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Nemetschek Structural User Contest 2013 - Category 1: Buildings
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Nomination Category 1: Buildings
Short description │
General Hospital Alma
The new general hospital of AZ Alma has a floor area of 55,000 m² on seven floors in two different
wings (precast concrete structures) which are linked by a central glazed atrium. The atrium is 28 m
wide, 66 m deep and 28 m high. The steel columns and beams of the atrium have varied, different
angles, which results in a random structure. Horizontal stability is assured by both the steel structure
and the elevator shafts. The roof is supported by steel H-beams with a span of 21 m and two main
trusses (span = 42 m). Four footbridges, with a length of 28 m, hang on the rear façade and act as
horizontal wind-trusses.
Project information
Owner
AZ Alma Eeklo
Architect
AAPROG Architecten
General Contractor
MBG - CFE nv
Engineering Office
VK Engineering
Location
Eeklo, Belgium
Construction Period
2012 to 2017
VK Engineering
Contact
Frederique Noë
Address
Zevenbergenlaan 2a
8200 Brugge, Belgium
Phone
+ 32 50 390553
Email
Website
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