Rheinzink combines tradition and modernity in a historic district of Amsterdam

The main challenge was to transcribe a traditional era into XNUMXst century architecture. Taking into account the proportions, materials, spaces and people, the architects created a building whose brick facade recalls the expressive architecture of the early twentieth century and which combines this regional historical construction method with the demands of the concepts current in terms of habitat, lifestyle and ecology. The choice of RHEINZINK for the creation of a curved roof in zinc-titanium constitutes the desired touch of modernity.

The H-shaped building with an area of ​​approximately 7 m² spans five floors; while a large glassed-in atrium welcomes guests on the land side, a raised and sheltered terrace opens onto the lake with a view of the port area. Modeled on the Dutch architectural style, the plinth was clad in anthracite natural stone, while the upper floors were clad in reddish brick in a traditional style.

The curved 900 m² zinc-titanium roof is the final touch of this project. Its smooth and shiny surface gives the hotel its characteristic appearance and ensures the cohesion of the building. The specifics of zinctitane, such as rust resistance, durability, low maintenance and refinement, fit perfectly into the port area.

For the roof covering, the architectural firm chose the natural RHEINZINK-CLASSIC material. The tapered surfaces of the angular joint system prove to be the ideal solution for the complex roof shape, a mansard roof arrangement with ribs. The angular joint cover allows to follow the shape of the roof in a clean and geometric way.

Regarding the tint, the original surface left natural first appears in a shiny metallic appearance. It is only with time that the zinc-titanium will obtain its velvety gray-blue patina. Little by little, the color of the zinc-titanium roof will therefore harmonize with the natural stone plinth, which will also become more and more natural over the years and will emphasize the unity with the roof.

In addition to the aspects related to the construction, it is the properties of the materials as well as the reflection on values ​​such as durability and naturalness that have made it possible to respond to the wish of the various stakeholders to give a grand appearance to the hotel. The new building has been certified according to the BREEAM evaluation system with the excellent level. The BOAT & CO was also built according to the Cradle to Cradle principle. The technical building installations can therefore be operated in an almost energy-neutral manner. The whole construction creates a one-of-a-kind aspect in this lively new district while restoring a certain identity to historic Houthaven.

Site sheet:

• Project: BOAT & CO Amsterdam Hotel, Netherlands
• Owner: IQNN Development, The Hague, The Netherlands
• Architect : Kollhoff & Pols Architecten, The Hague, Netherlands
• Zinc-titanium surface: 900 m², 10 t., RHEINZINK-CLASSIC angular joint system natural