The Tripolis Park Office Complex by Aldo van Eyck is a monumental office building from 1967. Located in the south of Amsterdam, the outdated monument underwent an extensive renovation and was extended with a rectangular attachment building called ‘Het Venster’ by MVRDV in 2020. The overall complex now consists of 61.000m2 office space. The intervention shows how an outdated office complex can be transformed into an attractive space. Certified with BREEAM Excellence, the building has become way more sustainable while the character of the monument has been preserved.
When the building shell was completed, the interior works and lighting design commenced. Some 15.000m2 office were turned into the home of a company in the service industryby Hollandse Nieuwe Architects. The building shell was fitted with hybricon modules; technical modules providing the building with light and air and containing dimmable diffused light.
To create a warm and inviting atmosphere, Beersnielsen added a layer of light on top of the diffused light. We carefully integrated tracks with track spots to enhance materials, make accents and enhance the spatial experience.
The interior design also put importance on the nine anchor points, the so-called Stone Henges. Together with Hollandse Nieuwe we designed a family of large scale chandeliers in draft. Starting from this draft, Studio VanTot designed and delivered nine unique, mind blowing light sculptures. All built up from the same modules, each composition is attractive, guiding the visitor through the building.
Photography: Stijn Poelstra