Prinses Máxima Centrum, Utrecht (NLD)
Since 2017, a colorful glass bridge in Utrecht, Netherlands, ensures an extraordinary color play. It connects the Wilhelmina childrens hospital and the Prinses Maxima Centrum with a length of 160 meters. A total of 1,258 m2 of glass with 15 different combinations of Vanceva® colored interlayers let the cold hospital atmosphere disappear. Hence this project won the Vanceva® World of Color Award™ 2018 in the exterior category. The 650 glass panes TG-THERM®sun made of TG-PROTECT®color and TG-ESG® additionally have a Cool-Lite Xtreme coating for optimal protection against sunlight and in case of temperature rise of the building. The glass panes have a maximum size of 2,800 x 2,150 mm.
Object Name: | Princess Máxima center for pediatric oncology |
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Construction Time: | 2017-2018 |
Client: | MedicomZes |
Architect: | LIAG architecten en bouwadviseurs, Netherlands |
Executing Company: | Vorsselmans, Belgium |
Other participants: | Saint Gobain Glas Gevelbouw Arnhem |
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Glass Amount: | 1,258 m² |
Glass Panes: | 650 panes |
Dimensions: | up to 2,800 x 2,150 mm |
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Image Rights: | © Christiaan de Bruijne |