De Kristal, Nesselande
De Kristal is a square-shaped residential building with approximately 200 homes for the elderly around a courtyard and is located in the Vinex district of Nesselande. Various social facilities have been accommodated in the plinth zone of the building, including a health centre, a community center and a library. Due to changes in this use, there is a need to think about a redevelopment of the plinth zone.
At the request of the owner SOR and Humanitas, a plan has been made in which the existing group homes can be expanded in the plinth zone of the residential building into a full-fledged care center with 60 residential studios divided over 6 group homes.
The floor of the existing courtyard on the first floor will be partially removed so that a new three-storey residential block can be placed on the ground floor. The rectangular building block must be constructed lightly and is constructed from prefabricated timber frame construction. This means the building can be completed in a relatively short time.
The courtyard on the first floor will be decorated in lush greenery and easily accessible to all residents. The patios on the ground floor are specifically intended for the group homes and provide daylight for all areas adjacent to them.
The new block fits into the architecture of the surrounding sleek and glass-like residential building through the use of identical materials and high-quality detailing. The facades will be equipped with large windows and the closed facade surfaces will be finished with fiber cement parts. The roof surfaces will have a moss-sedum covering.
