SYMOBO

This building is the new headquarters for a contractor who specializes in pre-fabricated and modular buildings. The construction consists of a steel frame with prefabricated concrete facade panels attached to it. But since the site is sandwiched in-between a busy road to the north and a housing area to the south the building becomes a janus-figure with an industrial appearance to the highway and a rather domestic appearance to the housing area. The south facade is covered with pink brickwork while the 3 other facades boast their industrial character. The steel and concrete elements are shown in the interior as well, giving the spaces a firm touch. Common spaces are located on the ground floor, the offices are in the top floor. On the office-floor the north-, east and west-facades are fully glazed with a specific kind of glazing adapted to the orientation and the need to block or enjoy views. The facade to the south is a continuation of the parapet or screen facade of the ground floor, maintaining the image of domesticity towards the neighboring housing area.