Blok 1 - Group A

25–99 ApartmentsGroup APROJECT FACTS 203Address: Zoomstraat 4–172, 6826 BS Arnhem, The Netherlands. Client: Vivare projecten BV. Investors:cooperative. Completion: 2009. Gross floor area: 3,000 m 2 . Main materials: concrete, fiber-C cladding,aluminum. Number of stairwells/elevators: 1/1. Apartments: 68 × 1, 12 × 2 rooms. Ventilation system:mechanical ventilation. Green features: compact building, central low temperature heating. Setting:city center.i | Roof terrace, view from ninth floorp | Blok 1, serves as a landmarkBlok 1ArnhemStudent housing Blok 1 serves as a landmark for part of a large redevelopment scheme.The ten-story building is located on an isolated site. Its solitary character is enhanced bythe façade, punctuated by a large number of windows. This particular fenestration makessure no two dormitories are the same. The façade is covered in dark brown panels with avaried finish, creating a subtle pattern. The ground floor comprises support facilities forthe students, technical areas and commercial units. The upper floor will be used as a communalroof terrace with nice views. Within the restricted budget, Group A created highquality solutions, like the large windows and the roof terrace.

25–99 Apartmentsgroup aBlok 1, Arnhem205i | First floor planf | Entrancef | Sections | Ground floor, entrance and mail boxes