Aluminium Facade Groningen

Summary:
AMICON delivered the facade designed by Team 4 for the new Bytesnet data centre at the Zernike Science Park in Groningen. The facade is made entirely of aluminium. The facade is provided with a multi-colored (pearl) wet lacquer coating. This makes a colour gradient visible.

Specifications:
Attachable parts: 57 pieces with dimensions 4,000 x 17,000 mm
Manufacturing is done in accordance with EN 1090-3 EXC2.
Main construction material: EN AW 5083 H111 and EN AW 6082.
Material connecting parts to supporting structure: PVC in RAL colour.
Surface treatment: 3-layer C5M system with pearl colour gradient in various RAL colours.

Assembly:
AMICON took care of the entire assembly. The 57 connectable parts are placed against the main structure of the facade by means of a telescopic crane. Transports were carried out at night because of the dimensions.

Scope of delivery:

• Development
• Engineering
• Production method
• Purchase of material
• Machined parts
• Complete manufacturing
• Coating
• Assembly

Photographer header: Peter Westerhof