Patch22 is a high rise wooden structure located in the
outskirts of Amsterdam in Netherlands. It is 30 meters of seven storeys and the
tallest building. Patch22 was designed by Tom Frantzen, Karel Van Eijken and
Laura Reinders.
The architects design this structure support element
doubly thick to meet fire regulations. In a situation where there is fire outbreak,
the outer layer can protect structurally vital woods by charring for up to 120 minutes.
The building has hollow floors, which allows the
flexibility of installation, appliances and pipes to be moved to wherever you
want to by just removing the top layers.
The patch 22 is cladded with beautiful pale wood. This patch 22 can
service two purposes; it can be switched from residential to commercial use, with
a ceiling height measuring 3.5meters to accommodate the switch.
On top of the roof are solar panels which provide
electrical power.
The carbon-neutral system provides the heating system.
Compressed wooden pallets are used as fuel.
Cantilevers are created over one another
by series of rectangular volume, thus creating an effect of a stack of books which
is pilled and waiting to be read.
The wooden structure is placed on a glass structure.
The balconies act as an extension of the interiors.
Images: Luuk Kramer
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