De Kikker (The frog)
The project
The renovation of De Kikker, originally designed by Liesbeth van der Pol of DOK architects, is an initiative of the Municipality of Amsterdam. In the summer of 2024, the building underwent a complete metamorphosis. The outdated, bright green plating made way for custom-made, colorful solar panels from Solarix. Dok Architects, as the original architect, was approached by the municipality and engaged Solarix to design a new, suitable color scheme and facade solar panels that seamlessly match the renewed design.
Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the De Kikker solar facade
Solarix solar facade
The renovation results in a striking, colorful facade of solar panels in various shades of green and yellow, finished with textured glass. This new facade gives the building a cheerful and lively appearance, perfectly matched to the playful character of the two schools, the daycare center and the GG&GD that are located here. At the same time, the design makes optimal use of solar energy. A total of 1444 m² of facade panels were renewed, of which 160 m² consists of dummy panels.
"New generations deserve colourful and energetic examples of sustainability. Let's show our children that a cheerful, colourful solar facade not only adds beauty to schools like De Kikker, but also contributes to their future and that of the planet."
Proces
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, Royal 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.
