Cement, issue 2024/8, is dedicated to the Bajeskwartier, a new neighborhood in Amsterdam located on the site of the renowned Bijlmerbajes. The issue features seven articles on this topic, ranging from the master plan to detailed descriptions of the structural designs for various new buildings. Several articles outside this theme are also included (see below).
Overview of the Bajeskwartier Master Plan
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The Bijlmerbajes was a prison complex built in the 1970s in the southeastern periphery of Amsterdam. As the city center expanded in subsequent decades, the complex became more centrally located, yet it remained enclosed by walls, disconnected from the city. The Bijlmerbajes is now being given a new lease on life: various buildings are being repurposed, and new buildings are being added. The Bajeskwartier Master Plan encompasses a development of 135,000 m² on a 7.5-hectare site.
A Mixed Palette of Construction Systems in the Bajeskwartier
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The choices for construction systems in the Bajeskwartier, Amsterdam, reflect a range of considerations. Some are rooted in the master plan, while others emerged from insights gained by the executing parties during the project.
Structural Design of the Bajeskwartier Parking Garage
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The new Bajeskwartier will feature an underground parking garage for approximately 400 cars, situated beneath three new residential towers. The entrances are integrated into the design of the buildings above. To achieve the optimal design, 14 variations were analyzed, exploring different configurations for the number of cars, floors, and surface area.
Cantilevers and Varying Orientations in The Starling Demand Extra Attention
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One of the new residential buildings in the Bajeskwartier is The Starling, consisting of four interlocking volumes of varying heights. Unlike the final design, the project was executed using tunnel form construction. Special attention was given to the cantilevers and the varying orientations of the building wings.
Cantilevers Define the Structural Design of The Martin in the Bajeskwartier
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The Martin is an elegant urban residential tower with 16 floors, located in the heart of the new Bajeskwartier in Amsterdam. The primary concept of the building is characterized by four interlocking cubes. Together with the open and light façades, the building stands in stark contrast to the former prison towers.
Structural Design of The Robin in the Bajeskwartier
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The Robin is one of the new residential buildings on the former Bijlmerbajes site in Amsterdam. The 60-meter-tall building consists of a high-rise section and three smaller ‘dancing’ volumes. A key element in the design is the atrium at the heart of the building, which posed significant structural challenges.
The Impact on the Structural Design of The Jay in the Bajeskwartier
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The Jay, a 19-story building with 135 apartments, is one of the new residential towers in the Bajeskwartier. After the design development phase, the structural system was changed from in-situ construction to prefabrication. This required careful coordination among all involved parties.
Column by Lonneke van Haalen
In June 2024, during the Day of the Structural Engineer, Diederik Veenendaal (Summum Engineering) and Lonneke van Haalen (ABT) were named Structural Engineer of the Year and Talent of the Year, respectively. In this column series, both share their perspectives on key developments in the structural engineering profession. Lonneke van Haalen advocates for closer collaboration, selecting the right material for the right purpose, and reducing environmental impact.
In this column, we meet Thijs Noordhoek, a young structural engineer. He shares his perspective on the profession and discusses one of his first projects: a guideline for reusing prefabricated concrete elements.
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MORE Architecture had a clear vision for the Gingko Gallery in Jiaxing, China. The 2,500 m² museum was designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The structural system and spatial layout were unified in a simple-to-build design, achieved using a single material: cast-in-place concrete.
Structural Concrete Vol. 25/4 (August 2024) and Vol. 25/5 (October 2024) feature a variety of papers. This article provides a Dutch summary of a selection of the most
relevant papers for Cement readers.
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