How do you create homes that offer peace of mind without sacrificing aesthetics or ventilation performance?

Fridtjof Nansenhof - Amsterdam

In the heart of Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood, a new chapter was written for healthy, quiet and comfortable living. The redevelopment of Fridtjof Nansenhof, a project of housing corporation Eigen Haard in collaboration with HSB Bouw and DOOR Architects, symbolizes modern, urban renewal. A neighborhood with character, but also with the noise pressure that comes with a lively city. The question was therefore clear: how do you create homes that offer tranquility without sacrificing aesthetics or ventilation performance?

A new chapter for Bos and Lommer

The Fridtjof Nansenhof redevelopment includes six new buildings, good for about 69 new rental apartments, and respects the original AUP structure. A sturdy two-story plinth connects to the small-scale Piggelmee homes, while the stepped superstructure towards the Jan van Galenstraat provides space for low-noise roof terraces exactly where the traffic noise decreases.

The facades are a work of art in themselves: a carefully woven pattern of three types of brick in different depths, giving the project a natural place in the neighborhood. Each home has its own outdoor space, and a collective courtyard garden has been added per building block. The result? A quiet, safe living environment in the middle of Amsterdam.

The indispensable impact of acoustic ventilation

Bos and Lommer is an urban area where noise is always present. For healthy homes, not only fresh air and air flow are essential, but also low noise. So acoustic ventilation was not a detail, but a crucial part of the design.

The solution was found in the Duco Acoustic Panel 150, a solution that respects the architectural appearance, focuses on the health of residents and at the same time offers optimal sound attenuation. A textbook example of how modern ventilation can work whisper quietly, even in the middle of Amsterdam.

With the Duco Acoustic Panel 150, a solution was chosen that:

- combines high sound attenuation with optimal air passage;

- contains no moving parts and is therefore low-maintenance and trouble-free;

- blends seamlessly into the masonry due to its slim, understated shape;

- delivers technical performance without concessions, exactly what is needed in a dense urban area;

- meets the strict requirements from the Building Code (BBL) for sound eventilation.

Terry Pater of DOOR Architects: “The advantages? Because the grilles contain no moving parts and require no electronics, they are a simple and accessible solution to achieve the intended result.”

Nomination for the Amsterdam New Construction Prize

The quality of the design did not go unnoticed. From 54 new construction projects, almost 200 Amsterdammers chose the ten most appealing projects for the Amsterdamse Nieuwbouwprijs. Fridtjof Nansenhof was nominated and ended on a great 7th place. A nice recognition for a project in which rest, meeting and healthy living are central, made possible by smart acoustic ventilation.

Terry Pater of DOOR Architects emphasizes why DUCO was the ideal partner for this project: “DUCO's slender products allowed us to achieve the technical performance as well as create a slender solution in the masonry. Exactly what this design called for.”

Duco Acoustic Panel 150: the silent force for any facade

The Fridtjof Nansenhof project in Amsterdam shows how you can perfectly combine sound pressure, design and living comfort with the right ventilation. The Duco Acoustic Panel 150 proved to be a silent force in a complex urban project: technically strong, visually modest and designed for real everyday comfort!

Architects, building contractors and clients look back with satisfaction on a collaboration that proves that acoustic ventilation really does make a difference, without affecting the facade aesthetically.