Beautiful and future-proof campus

When building the Science Campus in Leiden, Heijmans Utiliteit was faced with a major challenge in the steel structures: how to combine strict tolerances with high aesthetic requirements? EECULAIR had the solution and took on the engineering, production and assembly of the steel structures. Including the impressive 25-meter-high Atria and the challenging Voronoi facade. The result is a beautiful and future-proof campus that meets the highest quality standards.

High requirements and minimum tolerances

"The minimal tolerances and high aesthetic requirements made this project particularly complex." says Luc Gerlings, project coordinator at Heijmans Utiliteit. For example, the composite tubes in the Atria had to meet minimum tolerances to perfectly support the glass facade. In addition, the Voronoi facade had high aesthetic requirements, with the goal of creating a beautiful signboard for the entire Campus.

Perfection through mock-ups and sample pieces

EECULAIR was responsible for the engineering, production, delivery and assembly of all steel structures, including the impressive Voronoi facade. For this facade, practical solutions were sought to make the steel construction feasible. "By creating several sample pieces and a mock-up, EECULAIR achieved the best end result for all parties. The result is a beautiful facade that is technically perfect." said Luc Gerlings.

Future-proof

The steel structures were produced and assembled using a combination of welded and bolted connections. The use of bolted connections ensures that the structure can be easily disassembled in the future. In addition, the steel is regularly inspected by the EECULAIR Monitor to ensure quality and durability.

Transparent cooperation

Luc Gerlings is very appreciative of the cooperation with EECULAIR: "The transparent cooperation and the fulfillment of agreements made the project run smoothly. It was an efficient and trouble-free execution of the construction."

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