Based on the
increasing demand of solar cells, Photovoltech extended its existing solar cell
factory by 27.600m2. The extension features a multi-layer production facility
with great flexibility.
The first floor
contains all technical utilities related to the upper production floors. By
positioning the various shafts on the outside of the building, no valuable
floor area is compromised and maximum flexibility is maintained.
In order to ensure a
sleek building envelope, we designed a curtain like facade which wraps around
the shafts. This way, future technical modifications can be made without
affecting the building’s appearance.
The sloping terrain
made it possible to incorporate a 100 car parking garage below the first floor.
Because the shafts do not extend to the ground, the building seems to hover
above the cars. The contrasting blue color of the parking garage emphasizes
this effect.