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Koningin
Máxima KazerneAmsterdam Airport Schiphol,
The Netherlands
2001–16 -
This brand new project unites several departments of the Royal Dutch Military Police in one place, providing living, working and training facilities for 1,500 police officers responsible for security at Schiphol Airport. For his winning entry to the architectural competition, Hecker proposed a fortress-like plan comprising high, closed buildings lying along the borders of the site, with smaller buildings and open-air facilities set behind – in effect creating a contemporary version of a medieval citadel wall protecting an inner courtyard. To meet security requirements, the first two floors are monolithic, closed and cast in grey concrete, whilst the two lighter, upper floors are made of glass and coloured metal. The zig-zagging figure of the “wall” shows its best profile to the sky, clearly visible to those arriving or departing Schiphol Airport by air. p (fh)
Photos: Oliver Scheffler; model: Zvi Hecker
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