This new-build project, one which meets high architectural standards, also includes a restaurant, commercial premises and lots of greenery.
On the advice of and in collaboration with the structural engineer we opted for the DPA-PLUS screw pile system. These piles are formed in the ground by a process of drilling, which displaces soil. The soil is pushed to the side so only a little of the disturbed soil can enter the casing. It is a low-vibration process, which is an advantage where piles are installed close to adjacent walls that could easily be damaged by subsidence and/or vibrations.
You can see precisely how that works here, in our 3D animation.
Participation by brainstorming and co-designing
Like so many other towns and cities in the Netherlands, Nieuwegein also has substantial demand for housing, and the town centre is just the place for building new dwellings. Close to the shops, other amenities and public transport. This development covers the design of apartments, distributed over a residential block with two elevation elements, and a free-standing tower block serving as a landmark.
The development of the area around the station has been rigorously under development since 2018. On 11 December 2020 a ‘brainstorm and co-designing’ meeting was held to collect ideas from local residents and other interested parties. Part of this input has been incorporated in the designs for the area around the station.
