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Located adjacent to Central Station, these towers reach 120 and 100 metres respectively. The development accommodates 655 high-quality flats with commercial facilities and underground parking for 245 passenger cars. NOVENCO Building & Industry provided complete design-build services for certified pressurisation systems and car park ventilation infrastructure. The approach achieved 98% product recyclability through advanced manufacturing processes.
The project scope addressed critical building performance across multiple domains. Life safety systems provided comprehensive smoke control infrastructure to protect occupants during emergencies. Environmental control requirements drove advanced ventilation system design for both residential and commercial spaces. Sustainability metrics guided material selection and recyclability optimisation throughout the engineering process. Regulatory compliance ensured full certification and code adherence across all installed systems.
655
High-quality flats120 m
Tower height98 %
Product recyclabilityComprehensive building system integration
The development demonstrates advanced integration of life safety systems, environmental control, and sustainability engineering across two high-rise residential towers in The Hague.
Comprehensive building system integration
The development demonstrates advanced integration of life safety systems, environmental control, and sustainability engineering across two high-rise residential towers in The Hague.
50 Pascal pressure differential maintains safety
NOVENCO Clear Choice pressurisation systems deliver code-compliant smoke control for stairwell protection during emergencies. System design addresses complex building dynamics including door operations and structural height considerations. The engineering solution ensures reliable performance under all operating conditions.
Precise pressure control maintains 50 Pascal differential during normal operations while adapting to changing conditions. When an emergency occurs, the system transitions to controlled air velocity across door openings within three seconds, preventing smoke infiltration into protected stairwells. This rapid response time proves critical because emergency evacuations require immediate smoke containment to ensure safe egress routes.
The control systems continuously monitor building conditions and adjust performance parameters accordingly. Variable operation responds to factors such as open doors, wind pressure, and stack effect. The integration delivers reliable smoke containment regardless of building dynamics.
System components and architecture
The installation includes 2 NovAx™ axial pressurisation fans and 4 ZerAx® certified axial smoke fans designed through Revit 3D BIM. ZerAx® fan series maintains certification for variable speed operation during smoke control conditions, providing both efficiency during normal operation and reliable performance during emergencies. This dual capability optimises energy consumption while ensuring life safety compliance.
System architecture incorporates pressure relief dampers across 6 shafts ensuring reliability under varying load conditions. The control infrastructure comprises 70 Clear Choice Interface Boxes (CCIB) managing approximately 220 certified smoke control dampers and 210 pressure sensors throughout the building. Fresh air intake protection utilises 8 shut-off dampers with smoke detection and weather protection to prevent external contamination.
The extensive sensor network provides real-time feedback for continuous system optimisation. Each pressure sensor contributes data enabling precise control adjustments. The damper infrastructure responds automatically to changing conditions, maintaining safe pressure differentials across all building zones. This integrated approach ensures predictable performance during both normal operations and emergency scenarios.
Two-level car park ventilation integrated
The two-level car park required jet fan-based ventilation system design for air quality management. Underground parking facilities present unique challenges because they combine restricted airflow with potential pollutant accumulation from vehicle emissions. The solution features ten CGF 500 low profile car park jet fans providing air induction and mixing while maintaining clearance heights.
Mechanical ventilation employs speed-controlled NovAx™ axial exhaust fans integrated with SCHAKO HKU multi-leaf dampers and ductwork systems. Central control includes CO/LPG monitoring system integration meeting environmental monitoring requirements. The variable speed capability adjusts ventilation rates based on actual pollutant levels rather than fixed schedules, reducing energy consumption during low-occupancy periods while maintaining air quality standards.
The system delivers comprehensive environmental control through coordinated operation of multiple components. CO and LPG sensors trigger increased ventilation when pollutant thresholds approach regulatory limits. The jet fans distribute fresh air throughout the parking levels, preventing stagnant zones where contaminants might accumulate. Integration with building management systems enables remote monitoring and predictive maintenance scheduling.
Design-build delivery meets stringent specifications
This project demonstrates NOVENCO's capability to deliver integrated building systems meeting stringent specifications. The design-build approach ensured fire safety compliance while achieving sustainability objectives through material selection and system optimisation. By coordinating pressurisation, smoke control, and car park ventilation within a unified engineering framework, the installation achieves both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
The 98% recyclability metric reflects advanced manufacturing processes and material choices throughout the project.
