Demolition
Since the building has no basement, all that was required was site levelling. The shaft pit for the lift was excavated. In addition to this, an old pile of soil at the rear of the site had to be disposed of.
Shell
We decided to use large sand-lime bricks for this building. The ground floor ceiling was manufactured from reinforced concrete, while the ceiling for the upper storey was constructed by the carpenter. A ring beam in the upper storey links the walls to one another.
Carpenter
The local carpenter constructed the ceiling for the upper storey, thus also creating the supporting structure for the roof.
Roofing
A local roofer constructed the roof. The roof membrane is more robust than normal bituminous sheeting. Anchor points were installed for fall protection during future repair work.
Windows
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow plenty of light to flood in. The windows were professionally installed by the manufacturer. Laminated safety glass ensures that children are protected if they fall; in addition to this a tilt-before-turn fitting was installed.
ETICS
As the thermal insulation system is installed, the façade starts to take on shape. A 16 cm thick insulating panel is used as insulation.