Amsterdam City Archives Depot North

Energy-neutral repository 

The completely flat anthracite-coloured façade cladding gives the building a bold, robust appearance. Careful detailing contributes greatly to the high-quality appearance. The wide ribbon of PV panels on the façade is light grey for a ton-sur-ton effect.

The roof is equipped with 1,644 m² of PV panels, which more than meets the ‘zero-on-the-meter’ archive building’s own energy requirements. The depot has an energy performance coefficient of 0. The electricity surplus is returned to the grid. The aforementioned patio is laid out with grass stones and plants and has a water retention capacity of over 150 m² for excess rainwater.

Focal point of deliveries 

The truck dock is an integral area where the electric vehicles can load and unload safely while keeping dry. The dock is centrally located in the building layout and has been optimized for an efficient work process. The staff canteen, office space and the various support functions are situated around the dock. All the spaces have glass fronts.

The incoming archive materials are separated in the intake area into a so-called dirty stream and clean stream. In the dirty areas, materials are cleaned and, if necessary, quarantined. Clean archive materials go to the registration area or directly to the depots. These are accessible via a central zone, equipped with a lift and staircases.