Last textual update: 08-04-2024

1. The project: Zuiveringsgebouw 

The project in Eindhoven is a sub-project within Brabant Water's total renovation of its water production plant. The treatment building is described by Brabant Water as the eye-catcher of the project. The building has a special architecture with a clear link to nature and the environment. The closed parts of the façade suggest layers of earth with a raised landscape as a roof garden above. The façade consists of precast concrete elements. The choice of a precast façade is a sustainable one because of its lifespan.

2. Byldis contribution to this project

Byldis is handling the engineering and production of the concrete façade of the treatment building. The architect constructed the façade from multiple layers in different colours. The layers have an organic shape and represent the different layers of soil. The façade consists of 88 single-shell elements that are attached to the cast-in-place inner structure. Byldis also takes care of the just-in-time delivery to the building site, where the contractor takes care of the assembly.

3. Why was Byldis chosen? 

The desire to make the façade out of concrete soon led to a prefabricated solution. For this reason, the client (Brabant Water) and the architect (Inbo) teamed up with Byldis to test the practical feasibility. After several sessions and dozens of trial tiles further, this led to satisfied parties and a mock-up that serves as a reference for further implementation.

It's fantastic to see how the vibrant colors come to life in the concrete, following careful preparation and extensive testing. The final result, with the elements stacked on top of each other, is truly spectacular.

4. Challenges & solutions

Making concrete elements with as many as seven different colours in one element is not for everyone. Byldis is willing to think along with clients at an early design stage with the aim of coming up with a feasible design together. This collaboration resulted in an acceptable set of requirements and led to a flawless process.

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Artist Impression: Inbo

Photo's 08-04-2024 Stock area Byldis, Veldhoven