In Heinenoord, The Netherlands, IDB designed with cooperation with STM Design & Build a state-of-the-art logistics facility for Floret Trading, tailored for the storage of food and household products.
Optimized for efficiency, sustainability, and innovative workflows, the Floret Trading facility combines high-quality construction, advanced energy management systems, and a unique floating office design. This project showcases STM Design & Build’s expertise in delivering customized solutions that exceed client expectations.
Full service care
Our engineering team played a crucial role in every phase of the Floret Trading project. Working in close collaboration with STM Design & Build, we were responsible for all engineering aspects, including architectural and structural parts. We oversaw the concrete piling, technical installations, and the integration of the steel construction produced at STAWI. Throughout the project, our focus was on ensuring that every engineering solution met the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Process-focused design
The unique triangular plot required a custom engineering design to maximize storage capacity and operational efficiency. Our team worked closely with the design team to engineer the optimized building layout, including the placement of the floating office above the loading ramp. This design ensured seamless truck processing and improved workflow. Every aspect of the facility’s engineering was tailored to meet the client’s needs, specifically for the storage of food and household products.
Future-proof innovation
Sustainability was a key focus for the engineering solutions we provided. Implementation of 87,000 wp solar power system minimized the facility’s reliance on external energy sources. Additionally, we engineered a heat pump-driven floor heating system and selected high-quality insulated materials throughout the building to optimize energy efficiency. These systems ensure that the facility not only meets current environmental standards but is also ready to adapt to future sustainability requirements.
Trust & safety
Our engineering team’s early involvement in the project, starting from the land acquisition phase, allowed for informed decision-making and ensured that all engineering solutions were efficient, effective, and aligned with the client’s goals. Through continuous communication and collaboration with STM, we delivered the engineering aspects of the project on time and within budget. Trust, safety, and attention to detail were at the heart of our approach, ensuring the project’s success.
The Floret Trading logistics facility in Heinenoord exemplifies how tailored design and innovative solutions can maximize efficiency and sustainability.
Below is a detailed overview of all specifications and special features of this project.
- Project name: Floret Trading, Heinenoord
- Address: Sikkel 8, 3274 KK Heinenoord, The Netherlands
- Completion date: 09.05.2023
- Lead time: 12 months
- Building surface: 2,132 m2
- Building height: 10,00 m
- Building internal free height: 8,50 m
- Storage area: 1,834 m2
- Office floor: 379 m2
- Foundation: built on 18-meter concrete piling
- Clear span: 16 m
- Load capacity: 4,000 kg per m2
- Solar energy: 87,000 wp optimized for consumption
- Heating: heat pump-driven floor heating
- Lighting: motion-based LED system
- Climate control: air conditioning for offices
The storage hall is constructed with durable and energy-efficient materials, while the 379 m2 office space is finished to hotel standards, offering a modern and comfortable working environment.
The Floret Trading facility is distinguished by its innovative floating office design, maximizing space on its triangle-shaped plot. The building’s energy management system, driven by an 87,000 wp solar power installation and heat pump floor heating, ensures sustainability and efficiency. The high-quality interior finishing provides a professional yet welcoming atmosphere, perfectly blending functionality and aesthetics.
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