Collection centre Netherlands

From kop to romp 

The CC NL has a volume structure with a ‘kop’ (head), ‘hals’ (neck) and ‘romp’ (trunk). The actual depot, the ‘trunk’, consists of a four-storey volume. The ‘neck’ adjoining the depot is a single-layer building element with a similar square footprint. This section has clear logistics and pleasant work areas filled with daylight. The ‘head’ is a fully transparent segment at the front, which welcomes both staff and visitors.

Green solutions 

A special feature of the Collection Centre is the climate control in the depot section. The skin is highly insulating, and has been placed around the ‘trunk’ like a tea cosy. The ground-level floor, however, is actually uninsulated and is in direct contact with the underlying ground. It works as a temperature buffer as a result.

The ‘head’ and the ‘neck’ also have high-performance insulation. These volumes utilize a system for long-term heat and cold storage in the ground. They also have a greywater system to flush the toilets, for example. On the roof, a large area with solar panels is included and the outdoor spaces have been laid out ecologically.