Six projects have been selected from all entries for the 13th edition of the VKG Architecture Award. Three stand a chance of winning the award for New construction, three are competing for the award in the category Renovation. In December, the jury will announce the two winners. In the coming weeks, we will introduce the projects and architects and show how the frame enhances the architecture.
Experienced professionals from architecture and the sustainability landscape form the jury. A combination that fits seamlessly with the objective of the VKG Architecture Prize, where aesthetics and craftsmanship go hand-in-hand with sustainable innovation. The jury consists of former winners Arthur Nuss (Global Architects) and Arno Kolen (Van Den Hout & Kolen), sustainability expert Mantijn van Leeuwen (Nibe) and VKG director Albert Zegelaar.
The quality of the entries is high, yet the jury came to a unanimous decision regarding the six contenders. The nominees are architects with guts. Professionals who think ahead and have used the versatility and sustainability of plastic frames in their designs, whether in new construction or renovation and repurposing. These are all both strongly architectural and focused on sustainability. Exactly what is needed now on the road to the circular building economy.
Penta Architects with frames from Europrovyl commissioned by Lont.
Derived from the old Trebol, the newly built Trebol is an apartment complex with many features of early 20th century architecture. Special, but striking, is how plastic has been used, such as with curved and recessed window frames. Innovative and future-proof is the use of the cascoready window frame concept.
Hevofame with frames from Transcarbo commissioned by Trebbe.
In close consultation with the end-users' foundation, the Veldhuis residential care building was created. Care, connection with greenery and social connection are important elements. The building is sustainably designed and implemented according to the principles of Passive Construction. The plastic window frames make an important contribution to this. With all the social, sustainable and medical challenges, it has become a strong urban building.
Heren5 with frames from Transcarbo commissioned by Ymere.
Spurred by research, compact multi-generational social housing has been combined in The Unicorn. The gain is in sharing common areas for chores, laundry and gathering and celebration. Thanks to highly insulating window and window frames, solar panels and heat pumps, among other things, the building is energy-neutral. With an extra point of interest and a piece of awareness being the glass facade on the street side that gives a view of the energy system.
DOOR Architects and Schipper window frames commissioned by Hemubo.
In the context of housing, infrastructure and greenery, a gallery apartment building with 137 social housing units was renovated. In addition to the renovation, 24 garage boxes on the first floor were converted into 16 homes. During construction in the 1980s, Schipper supplied plastic window frames. The new window frames, a novelty, were again supplied by Schipper and made of profiles made of 100% recycled plastic.
Bedaux de Brouwer with window frames from ALKU commissioned by Hilva Vastgoed.
Like many churches, the Church of Peace was given residential use. This called for more daylight, and under the guise of "the power of letting it stand," space was made for more windows while maintaining the timeless character of the building. It has become a subtle addition, respecting what was already there and modern requirements around sustainability, insulation and light for residential space.
Van Schie Architects with frames from Select Windows, private client.
A very nice upgrade of a villa from the fifties. It has been made life-proof and sustainable, including through the use of high-quality plastic window frames. Beautiful how the renovation has also raised the aesthetics to a higher level through the use of subtle color shades and detailing.
On Thursday, December 7, the jury will present the VKG Architecture Awards during the seminar `Circular Design' at the Metaal Kathedraal in Utrecht. In this workshop for everyday circular living, solutions for climate change in the local living environment become accessible. The mission of this day: to give participants more than just new insights, knowledge and networks.
The award ceremony concludes this joint seminar, organized by VKG Keurmerk and Stedebouw & Architectuur.
You can already sign up for this through www.vkgkeurmerk.nl/architectuurprijs
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