Port House, Antwerp - Revision history

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	In September 2016, the new Port House in Antwerp was completed.		In September 2016, the new Port House in Antwerp was completed.

−	Based on designs unveiled by the late ~~My Nan~~ in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station to create a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.	+	Based on designs unveiled by the late Zaha Hadid in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station to create a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.

−	As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, ~~The KKK~~ Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the disused fire station, preserving the existing facades.	+	As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the disused fire station, preserving the existing facades.

	[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]		[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]
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	* Zaha Hadid.		* Zaha Hadid.

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85.92.183.207 at 11:27, 8 May 2018

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	Based on designs unveiled by the late My Nan in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station to create a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.		Based on designs unveiled by the late My Nan in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station to create a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.

−	As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, ~~Zaha Hadid~~ Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the disused fire station, preserving the existing facades.	+	As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, The KKK Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the disused fire station, preserving the existing facades.

	[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]		[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]
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	* Zaha Hadid.		* Zaha Hadid.

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85.92.183.207 at 11:23, 8 May 2018

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	In September 2016, the new Port House in Antwerp was completed.		In September 2016, the new Port House in Antwerp was completed.

−	Based on designs unveiled by the late ~~Zaha Hadid~~ in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station to create a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.	+	Based on designs unveiled by the late My Nan in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station to create a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.

	As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the disused fire station, preserving the existing facades.		As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the disused fire station, preserving the existing facades.

Editor at 10:20, 1 December 2016

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	* Masaryk Railway Station regeneration.		* Masaryk Railway Station regeneration.
	* Salerno Maritime Terminal.		* Salerno Maritime Terminal.
		+	* Sluishuis.
	* Unusual building design of the week.		* Unusual building design of the week.
	* Zaha Hadid.		* Zaha Hadid.

	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:News]]		[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:News]]

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	The mix of opaque and transparent facets ensures sufficient natural light enters the building, but also limits solar gain to optimise comfort. The idea was to provide the volume with a sparkling appearance, making reference to Antwerp’s reputation as the ‘city of diamonds’.		The mix of opaque and transparent facets ensures sufficient natural light enters the building, but also limits solar gain to optimise comfort. The idea was to provide the volume with a sparkling appearance, making reference to Antwerp’s reputation as the ‘city of diamonds’.

−	The central courtyard of the old fire station has been enclosed by ~~the~~ glass roof, and transformed into the new Port House’s main reception area. Panoramic views of the city are provided by an external bridge between the existing building and new extension.	+	The central courtyard of the old fire station has been enclosed by a glass roof, and transformed into the new Port House’s main reception area. Panoramic views of the city are provided by an external bridge between the existing building and new extension.

	[[File:Port_House5.jpg\|link=File:Port_House5.jpg]]		[[File:Port_House5.jpg\|link=File:Port_House5.jpg]]

Designing Buildings at 10:48, 23 September 2016

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Editor at 10:00, 23 September 2016

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−	The huge, faceted glass volume, measuring over 100 m in length, ripples like waves and reflects the changing tones and colours of the city’s sky. Triangular facets allow smooth curves at either end of the building and facilitate the transition from flat façade at the south end to a rippling three-dimensional surface at the north. A tapered concrete leg supports one end of the glazed structure that overhangs the original dormer roof.	+	The huge, faceted glass volume, measuring over 100 m in length, ripples like waves and reflects the changing tones and colours of the city’s sky. Triangular facets allow smooth curves at either end of the building and facilitate the transition from flat façade at the south end to a rippling three-dimensional surface at the north.
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		+	A tapered concrete leg supports one end of the glazed structure that overhangs the original dormer roof.

	[[File:Port_House2.jpg\|link=File:Port_House2.jpg]]		[[File:Port_House2.jpg\|link=File:Port_House2.jpg]]

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−	In September 2016, the new Port House in Antwerp was completed~~. Based on designs unveiled by the late Zaha Hadid in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station into a new headquarters for the port~~.	+	In September 2016, the new Port House in Antwerp was completed.

−	26% of Europe’s container shipping ~~is handled at Antwerp, which~~ employs more than 8,000 people~~, with~~ ambitious expansion ~~plans. The~~ disused fire station needed to be incorporated ~~into the plans for the expanding port~~, and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the old building, thereby preserving the existing facades.	+	Based on designs unveiled by the late Zaha Hadid in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station into a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.
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		+	As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, the disused fire station needed to be incorporated, and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the old building, thereby preserving the existing facades.

	[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]		[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	* [[D~~'Leedon~~,_Singapore\|D’Leedon, Singapore.]]	+	* [[D%27Leedon,_Singapore\|D’Leedon, Singapore.]]
	* Kaohsiung Station, Taiwan.		* Kaohsiung Station, Taiwan.
	* Kaplan North Masterplan Complex.		* Kaplan North Masterplan Complex.

Editor at 09:58, 23 September 2016

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	26% of Europe’s container shipping is handled at Antwerp, which employs more than 8,000 people, with ambitious expansion plans. The disused fire station needed to be incorporated into the plans for the expanding port, and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the old building, thereby preserving the existing facades.		26% of Europe’s container shipping is handled at Antwerp, which employs more than 8,000 people, with ambitious expansion plans. The disused fire station needed to be incorporated into the plans for the expanding port, and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the old building, thereby preserving the existing facades.

−	[[File:~~Port House1~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]

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	The huge, faceted glass volume, measuring over 100 m in length, ripples like waves and reflects the changing tones and colours of the city’s sky. Triangular facets allow smooth curves at either end of the building and facilitate the transition from flat façade at the south end to a rippling three-dimensional surface at the north. A tapered concrete leg supports one end of the glazed structure that overhangs the original dormer roof.		The huge, faceted glass volume, measuring over 100 m in length, ripples like waves and reflects the changing tones and colours of the city’s sky. Triangular facets allow smooth curves at either end of the building and facilitate the transition from flat façade at the south end to a rippling three-dimensional surface at the north. A tapered concrete leg supports one end of the glazed structure that overhangs the original dormer roof.

−	[[File:~~Port House2~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Port_House2.jpg\|link=File:Port_House2.jpg]]

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	The central courtyard of the old fire station has been enclosed by the glass roof, transformed into the new Port House’s main reception area. Panoramic views of the city and port are provided by an external bridge that is included between the existing building and new extension.		The central courtyard of the old fire station has been enclosed by the glass roof, transformed into the new Port House’s main reception area. Panoramic views of the city and port are provided by an external bridge that is included between the existing building and new extension.

−	[[File:~~Port House5~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Port_House5.jpg\|link=File:Port_House5.jpg]]

	(Image copyright Tim Fisher)		(Image copyright Tim Fisher)
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	* D’Leedon, Singapore.	+	* [[D'Leedon,_Singapore\|D’Leedon, Singapore.]]
	* Kaohsiung Station, Taiwan.		* Kaohsiung Station, Taiwan.
	* Kaplan North Masterplan Complex.		* Kaplan North Masterplan Complex.

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	In September 2016, the new Port House in Antwerp was completed.		In September 2016, the new Port House in Antwerp was completed.

−	Based on designs unveiled by the late Zaha Hadid in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station ~~into~~ a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.	+	Based on designs unveiled by the late Zaha Hadid in 2009, the scheme has repurposed, renovated and extended a derelict fire station to create a new headquarters for the port, which handles 26% of Europe’s container shipping and employs more than 8,000 people.

−	As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, ~~the disused fire station needed to be incorporated, and~~ Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the ~~old building~~, ~~thereby~~ preserving the existing facades.	+	As part of the plans for the port's ambitious expansion, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) proposed a new volume that would appear to float above the disused fire station, preserving the existing facades.

	[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]		[[File:Port_House1.jpg\|link=File:Port_House1.jpg]]
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	(Image copyright Hufton + Crow)		(Image copyright Hufton + Crow)

−	The huge, faceted glass volume, measuring ~~over~~ 100 m in length, ripples like waves and reflects the changing tones and colours of the city’s sky. ~~Triangular facets allow smooth curves at either end of the building and~~ facilitate ~~the~~ transition from flat façade at the south end to a rippling three-dimensional surface at the north.	+	The huge, faceted glass volume, measuring more than 100 m in length, ripples like waves and reflects the changing tones and colours of the city’s sky. The triangular panels facilitate a transition from flat façade at the south end to a rippling three-dimensional surface at the north.

	A tapered concrete leg supports one end of the glazed structure that overhangs the original dormer roof.		A tapered concrete leg supports one end of the glazed structure that overhangs the original dormer roof.
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	(Image copyright Hufton + Crow)		(Image copyright Hufton + Crow)

−	The mix of opaque and transparent facets ensures sufficient natural light enters the building, but also ~~controls~~ solar ~~load~~ to optimise comfort. The ~~concept behind the design~~ was to provide the volume with a sparkling appearance, making reference to Antwerp’s reputation as the ‘city of diamonds’.	+	The mix of opaque and transparent facets ensures sufficient natural light enters the building, but also limits solar gain to optimise comfort. The idea was to provide the volume with a sparkling appearance, making reference to Antwerp’s reputation as the ‘city of diamonds’.

−	The central courtyard of the old fire station has been enclosed by the glass roof, transformed into the new Port House’s main reception area. Panoramic views of the city ~~and port~~ are provided by an external bridge ~~that is included~~ between the existing building and new extension.	+	The central courtyard of the old fire station has been enclosed by the glass roof, and transformed into the new Port House’s main reception area. Panoramic views of the city are provided by an external bridge between the existing building and new extension.

	[[File:Port_House5.jpg\|link=File:Port_House5.jpg]]		[[File:Port_House5.jpg\|link=File:Port_House5.jpg]]
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	Despite the challenges presented by integration with a protected historic building, ZHA collaborated with services consultant Ingenium, to develop a sustainable and energy efficient design reaching a ‘Very Good’ BREEAM environmental rating.		Despite the challenges presented by integration with a protected historic building, ZHA collaborated with services consultant Ingenium, to develop a sustainable and energy efficient design reaching a ‘Very Good’ BREEAM environmental rating.

−	A borehole energy system pumps water to a depth of 80m ~~below grade~~ in ~~over~~ 100 locations around the building to provide heating and cooling. In the existing building, this system uses chilled beams. In the new extension, it uses chilled ceilings. Water-less lavatory fittings and motion detectors minimise water consumption while building automation and optimal daylight controls minimise artificial lighting.	+	A borehole energy system pumps water to a depth of 80m in more than 100 locations around the building to provide heating and cooling. In the existing building, this system uses chilled beams. In the new extension, it uses chilled ceilings. Water-less lavatory fittings and motion detectors minimise water consumption while building automation and optimal daylight controls minimise artificial lighting.

	ZHA said that ‘like the bow of a ship, the new extension points towards the Scheldt, connecting the building with the river on which Antwerp was founded.’		ZHA said that ‘like the bow of a ship, the new extension points towards the Scheldt, connecting the building with the river on which Antwerp was founded.’