On this site, they have their own small residential neighborhood. Some of the people treated in the new building live on the premises, while others live in the surrounding area. The new building will house a restaurant, a conference center, and offices for staff members. Additionally, it will feature an expertise center where various specialists can provide care to clients, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietetics, dentistry, behavioral specialists, and specialized general practitioners. The building will also integrate support services such as maintenance, laundry, and logistics.
Since the building must be accessible to both on-site residents and visitors from outside, it will have two main entrances connected by an atrium. The building’s design invites people to enter the Ipse de Bruggen site through the atrium. From the atrium, visitors can access the expertise center and offices on one side and the restaurant and conference center on the other. The restaurant overlooks a beautiful green square.
All client-related facilities are located on the ground floor for optimal accessibility. The offices and conference center are situated on the upper floor. This layout creates a more compact and, therefore, more energy-efficient building.
The expertise center is designed so that clients can walk in a loop. Along this route, they will find reception desks for various services, and by the end of the route, they will arrive back at the first desk. This way, they can easily navigate to the right service independently without getting lost. At the center of the expertise center is a green patio, which not only provides additional natural light but also improves visibility within the department.
To give the building a warm appearance and ensure sustainability, the façade is made of thermally modified wood, which requires minimal maintenance. The roof will be covered with solar panels to meet its own energy needs and potentially those of other buildings on-site in the future. Additionally, geothermal energy will contribute to the building’s share of renewable energy.
