3D Concrete Printed Building Upgrade, Den Helder, Netherlands Public Architecture, Dutch Building Development, Images
3D Concrete Printed Building, Den Helder, NL
19 Jan 2022
Architects: Kokon Architecture & Urban Design
Location: Den Helder, The Netherlands

Upgrade of Dutch apartments by architect Kokon is the world?s largest 3D Concrete Printed project
A world premiere for Kokon Architecture & Urban Design, Helder Vastgoed and Bruil: this month, the upgrading of two dated apartment buildings in Den Helder, the Netherlands, will start by means of 3D printed concrete balconies and widened galleries. The project will be carried out while apartments remain inhabited. Worldwide, this is the largest project to date in the field of 3D concrete printing and the first time that the technique will be applied this way. The transformation will extend the life span of the buildings by 50 years. Before:

For Helder Vastgoed, it became clear that the existing structures of the two outdated apartment buildings were adequate enough to prevent demolition. Instead, the dull complexes are being enlivened according to the striking design with new elements, such as enlarged balconies and galleries (desired by many residents), solar panels and insulated facades. Upgrading in this way is more affordable, sustainable and faster than a completely new construction.

Sustainable solution

By definition, the 50-year life span extension is the most sustainable intervention possible. Existi...