Sliding box for monument: Eiffel building Maastricht gets lofts
The Eiffel Building, also known as The Eiffel, is an industrial monument in the center of the Dutch city of Maastricht. This eye-catching structure has been redeveloped into the vibrant heart of the lively Sphinx neighborhood, featuring lofts, office space, a hotel, and public spaces. In this article, we demonstrate how the Sliding Box has been used to access the lofts' rooftop terrace.
The Eiffel Building in Maastricht is the former factory building for sanitary ware manufacturer Sphinx. This industrial monument, built between 1928 and 1941, was home to the mass production of washbasins and urinals. Designed at the time using state-of-the-art construction techniques, it features long, open corridors where thousands of factory workers worked.
Second life for Eiffel building in Sphinxkwartier
After a long period of vacancy, the striking building is now being restored to its former glory and will house both the Student Hotel with Skybar and modern lofts with a roof terrace.
Architect Braaksma & Roos about the project
Our challenge was to find an optimal approach that would preserve the facades, the spatial quality, and the traces of use in the interior as much as possible. The Eiffel Building had to retain its raw character while simultaneously offering space for creative new uses. To give the Eiffel Building a sustainable future, for example, the dilapidated facade of the drafty factory building needed to be thoroughly restored and insulated.
Industrial lofts with roof terrace
In the Eiffel National Heritage Building, 16 lofts have been created on the 6th and 7th floors of the sides (north and south sides), ranging in size from 106 to 157 m². Each loft features a roof terrace accessible via a freestanding box. This not only provides ample natural light in the spacious lofts but also offers very convenient access to the roof terrace. To give residents maximum freedom in furnishing their lofts, the lofts are delivered in shell condition.
Roof terrace access with Sliding Box
The various lofts have their own access to the roof terrace via the Sliding Box. This sliding glass box measures 2200mm x 21900mm and provides generous access to the roof terrace with phenomenal views.
Want to see more? Watch the video below.
Architect: Braaksma & Roos
Project photography: Jonathan Vos
Contractor: BAM Construction & Technology
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