Heijmans is set to start work on the Faculty of Applied Sciences new-build project at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). The ‘Physics’ building is expected to be taken into use in 2027. The building will include research spaces like physics labs, chemistry labs and bio labs. The new building will also contain offices, teaching rooms, practical labs and general facilities.
Heijmans has received the definitive award for the development of technical design. In principle, construction will start once this is completed. Once construction is complete, Heijmans will also be responsible for the maintenance of the new education and research building for at least three years. The development of the technical design includes investigating whether materials from the demolition can be given a second life in the new building. This reuse of materials is an example of the sustainability vision of both TU Delft and Heijmans. The total project will generate revenue of around €130m for Heijmans. The design phase will start this year, followed by the demolition of the current buildings in 2024.
Heijmans was selected for this assignment following a European tender in which quality was the most important criterion. Sustainability also played a role in the tender. TU Delft aims to be a CO2-neutral, circular and climate-adaptive campus by 2030. This is in line with Heijmans’ mission as the creator of a healthy living environment. The reuse of demolition materials on the same site is an excellent example of this, as it saves the use of new raw materials.
