PTT Binnenrotte receives honorary mention Architecture Award, Building-Integrated Solar Technology 2022! We’re glad about the international recognition for the “well-designed” implementation of modern energy technology in this transformation project.

The ceramic roof tiles on the sun-facing side have all been replaced by an energy-generating surface that preserves the high-quality appearance of the roof. Because of the highly visible siting of the building, glazed sun-slates in a neutral dark color were chosen. These very thin solar panels generate a high yield, look attractive, and render the building’s transformation visible. Since the building is not perpendicular in plan, slates were custom-cut for a clean finish along the roof edge. The new loggias at attic level are visually integrated into the roof plane with aluminum profiles in the same dark color.

General construction by BIK Bouw, X-Roof PV system installed by Wattco and transformation design by Orange Architects. Image by Ossip van Duivenbode.