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Campus Development Campus Development

REC BCD façade restoration

Renovation and quality improvement

Between 2011 and 2014, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) commissioned the construction company BAM to complete the renovation of REC BCD. Part of this renovation included the replacement of the building façade. However, after completion, leakages were identified, causing inconvenience and disruption. Since January 2024, the UvA and BAM started a pilot for restoration of the façade and continued work.
  • Our ambition
    South façade of building B

    During the pilot, the contractor has restored and tested a section of the south façade of building B (see image), covering an area of approximately 500 m2. Since the succesfull pilot, work on the other sections of the façade are being be carried out. 

    Façade repairs are carried out in vertical strips, each covering two windows, using a suspended cradle (see image).
     

    A detailed picture of the way of working (click to enlarge)
  • Timeline

    East side of the Brug (REC D)

    • From mid-August until mid-October (around 8 weeks)

    Last updated: July 2026