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Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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DESIGNER |
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DESCRIPTION |
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Iconic appearance |
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The new Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol hotel is situated in a prominent location alongside the access roads to the international airport terminal. Because the hotel is twisted from the plinth by 45 degrees, one of the facades faces the Ceintuurbaan. This gives the hotel not only momentum, but also a visual connection with the office strip. The building is the final chord of the staccato rhythm of the WTC towers and a welcoming icon to both the Schiphol boulevard and the Ceintuurbaan. The hotel, which features a cubic design and round edges, will differ subtly from its surroundings in both shape and facade. All surrounding buildings at the airport, mainly office buildings, have orthogonal organized facades. The diagonal pattern of the hotel serves to emphasize the iconic appearance of the building. The facade pattern strengthens the unity of the building’s volumes by masking the individual rooms and floors of the building. The facade also harmonizes the three volumes; the plinth, the guest room tower and Schiphol Traverse. The facade will be made out of prefabricated composite sandwich panels. In fact there are just three types of panels: straight, curved and strong curved. With a smart infill they together create a random pattern façade, with a subtle shine and relief. By grouping the glass and the grey and white composite panels, a large scale diamond pattern is created, recognizable from a substantial distance. |
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Atrium |
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A large atrium with a 35-metre high glass roof forms the heart of the hotel and meeting area. Mecanoo established a design with a strong identity for the atrium. The light horizontal lines of the balustrades and white elements reflect daylight deep into the building, providing an air of grandeur. Wooden slats, frames and lining create refinement and a natural, luxurious appearance. The atrium also provides a role in the energy saving climate concept. Outside air is filtered before it is introduced into the atrium where the air is preconditioned for the rooms. This climate concept results in a reduction of energy consumption. |
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Dutch design interior |
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The interior design and hotel room concept evoke ‘a touch of contemporary, innovative and fresh Dutch Design’ with strong, original forms and a natural, harmonious colour scheme. Two interior design parties, Merkx+Girod from The Netherlands, Amsterdam, and Hirsch Bedner Assocciates from the UK, London provide the design of various areas in the building, within Mecanoo’s strong base design. The ground floor houses the main public functions: the main entrance, reception and a large all-day restaurant. |
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Meeting area |
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The 1st floor an 2nd floor comprises Hilton meeting centre, a business centre with 23 meetings rooms, boardrooms, and large ballroom surrounded by various break out areas. This area is directly connected by a covered walkway, the Traverse, to Schiphol Plaza. On the first floor, with a view into the lobby and to the surroundings, is also a health club provided, with sauna and wellness centre. Levels 2 through 11 include the hotels’ guest rooms. Level 9 through 11 form the executive area, with a centrally located large executive lounge on the 10th floor. The interior of the meeting centre, as well as the health club and guestrooms are designed by HBA. |
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TYPOLOGY |
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Main |
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ARCHITECTURE | Buildings for travel and tourism
Hotels
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Additional |
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ARCHITECTURE | Buildings for cultural activities
Conference halls
Commercial buildings
Restaurants
Buildings for health and well-being
Wellness centre
Buildings for recreational activities
Dance halls, discotheques, ballrooms
Architecture of parklands and water
Private swimming pools
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CHRONOLOGY |
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Project |
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2009 - 2012
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Realisation |
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2013 - 2015 |
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CLIENT |
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DIMENSIONAL DATA |
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Surface |
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total sq.m. 43,150 meeting and conference centre sq.m. 1,700 |
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rooms 433 meeting rooms 23 |
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STRUCTURES |
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STAFF |
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Interior design |
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guestrooms/meeting centre Hirsch Bedner Associates, London lobby & restaurant Merkx+Girod, Amsterdam back of house Mecanoo architecten, Delft |
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Lighting design |
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dpa lighting consultants, Deddington, United Kingdom |
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Transport planning |
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Deerns Raadgevende Ingenieurs, Rijswijk, the Netherlands |
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Physical engineering |
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DGMR Raadgevende ingenieurs, Arnhem |
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Fire safety |
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DGMR Raadgevende ingenieurs, Arnhem |
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Sustainability |
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DGMR Raadgevende ingenieurs, Arnhem |
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Quantity surveyor |
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Specialist consultant |
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F&B consultant Vendrig International, Woerden
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CREDITS |
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Images © Mecanoo architecten Text edited by Mecanoo architecten Courtesy by Mecanoo architecten
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