GLASS FOR FACADE 2022

GLASS FOR FAÇADE - EDITION 2022 - 17 16 - GLASS FOR FAÇADE - EDITION 2022 The 90-metre-high «Central Park» office tower is a new highlight on the Utrecht skyline. Together with the «Stadskantoor» municipal offices and the «De Syp» residential tower, it is a key part of the redevelopment around the rail station. The new building has 23 floors providing around 30,000 m 2 of flexible office space and potential for new workplace concepts. «Central Park» has a state-of-the-art feel as well as a two-storey centrally positioned indoor park designed by Group A Architects at a height of 45 metres. The effect is to combine nature with architecture. The storeys occupied by the park use an ingeniously recessed glass façade encircling the «waist» of the tower like a green belt. The 500 m 2 , partially public park on the 11th and 12th floors not only provides full 360° panoramic views, but also a meeting centre with a café and quiet spaces for relaxing or working. When planning the urban oasis, the green-design architects at MOSS were inspired by the subtropical flora of the Azores Islands. More than 50 trees, 1,500 other plants and flowers and an artificial stream were used in its creation. The natural look is underscored by organically shaped ceilings and glass façades. The office floor façade forms a strong contrast with a grid comprised of vertical and horizontal metal cladding in a light sand-gold anodized finish. In respect to its high sustainability standards, Central Park Utrecht has BREEAM Excellent certification with energy label A+, and further seeks the Dutch «Paris Proof Commitment» certification by achieving a two-thirds reduction in energy consumption compared with the current average for similar buildings. The highly selective COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/33 II solar control glass, used on façade makes a contribution to this, by providing ample natural light to the workplace, overheating protection and cooling loads reduction. COMMERCIAL OFFICES CENTRAL PARK SUSTAINABLE TOWER WITH GREEN BELT Location Central Park Utrecht, Mineurslaan, NL Architect Group A, Rotterdam Biophilic design MOSS Makers Of Sustainable Spaces, Amsterdam Glass processor Vandaglas GmbH, Radeburg Developers APF International & PEAK Development Photos ©Sebastian van Damme Certifications Paris Proof Standard, BREEAM NL – Excellent