De Kikker (The frog)
The project
Primary school De Kikker, originally designed by Liesbeth van der Pol of DOK architects, will undergo a complete metamorphosis in the summer of 2024. The old bright-green plating, which needed to be replaced, is being replaced by colourful, custom solar panels from Solarix. This renovation is an initiative of the Municipality of Amsterdam, which approached Dok Architects and Solarix to develop a new suitable colouring and custom panels.
Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the De Kikker solar facade
Update renovation De Kikker - 2023/2024
Kernbouw started the renovation work in winter 2023-24. After which the new solar panels will be installed on the facade by Kuijper's installation in the summer of 2024.
Solarix solar facade
Solarix was asked by DOK Architects to design a green solar panel that would give the facade of the primary school a fresh new energy-producing facade. Since there is no bright green in the Solarix collections, we entered into a tailor-made design process with the client and architect. The result is a striking and colourful facade, consisting of solar panels in various green and yellow shades and fitted with textured glass. This new facade gives the primary school a cheerful, sparkling appearance that fits perfectly with the character of the school and at the same time makes optimal use of solar energy.
The renovation will replace a total of 1,444 m² of facade panels, including 71 m² of dummy panels.
Process
Making public buildings future-proof with facade solar panels is of great importance. The Municipality of Amsterdam is taking a pioneering role in this with the renovation of primary school De Kikker. The result is not only a beautiful school that radiates cheerfulness to the neighbourhood, but also an educational example for the new generation of children about the energy transition.
For the facade renovation, the Municipality of Amsterdam is working with Dok Architects, Kernbouw, Kuijpers and Solarix, where sustainable development is central for a better future.
Client: Municipality of Amsterdam
Project realization team: Dok Architecten, Kernbouw, Kuijpers and Solarix.
Mock-up solar facade
The developed project was chosen to make a small mock-up of the solar panels on the building. To be able to assess the design of the building and to better map and prepare the total redevelopment of the building.
DSM-Firmenich headquarters
Solar facade contributes to Paris-proof status of new DSM-Firmenich headquarters in Maastricht. This project, developed by Edge and 3W Real Estate, and realized in collaboration with Broekbakema, BAM, and LDS Energy, marks a milestone in sustainable construction and is a prime example of how buildings can be made Paris-proof.
Villa Lichtenberg
A beautifully designed, low-energy and maintained villa with a complete energy-generating facade. The facade is designed in a rhythmic pattern of various custom-made coloured solar panels in a combination of moss and sand tones.
Head office Kuijpers
Het kantoorgebouw van ingenieursbureau Kuijpers heeft een primeur. Dit is het eerste gebouw in de wereld waarbij in de gevel Solar Design in 2018 al is toegepast.
