glazed ceramic tiles adorn hybrid timber office building's facade by team v in amsterdam
Briefly

Mediavaert serves as DPG Media's headquarters in Amsterdam and is recognized as one of Europe's largest hybrid buildings spanning 46,000 sq m. The facility includes editorial offices and recording studios for various media outlets. It uses a hybrid construction approach with over 7,000 cu m of cross-laminated timber and features prefabricated components for efficiency. The design maximizes energy efficiency with systems like CO₂-controlled ventilation and solar panels. Its focus on ecological integration has earned it numerous awards, including BREEAM Excellent certification and the title of Office Building of the Year.
Mediavaert stands as DPG Media's headquarters in Amsterdam, designed by Team V Architecture, and is one of Europe's largest hybrid buildings, covering 46,000 sq m.
The building incorporates a mix of timber and steel in its construction, utilizing over 7,000 cu m of cross-laminated timber and prefabricated components for efficiency.
Energy-efficient systems include CO₂-controlled ventilation with heat recovery, ground-source heating, solar panels, and designs that maximize natural daylight and accessibility to green spaces.
Team V Architecture's design integrates architectural, interior, and landscaping principles focusing on circularity and ecological integration, leading to several accolades, including BREEAM Excellent certification.
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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