RAI Amtrium has been unveiled as the name for the new building which BAM Utiliteitsbouw and Kropman Installatietechniek are set to build for Amsterdam RAI. This was announced at the same time as the project was officially confirmed on July 5, 2013. The name Amtrium is based on the words Atrium and Amsterdam. Construction of the new RAI building, which is multifunctional and highly advanced in terms of sustainability, is scheduled to start in October 2013. The Amtrium, designed by Benthem Crouwel Architects, is a third-generation exhibition venue in which exhibitions, conferences and office functions will be united. It will give the RAI a new, modern face as seen from the centre of Amsterdam. In terms of function, it will be a full-service conference centre with reception lounge, conference areas and break-out rooms, complemented by flexible office space on the upper floors. At the same time, the building will offer a full-service entrance to the exhibitio n halls behind. The addition of a premium restaurant will complete the concept. The new multifunctional building is due to be delivered on 1 May 2015. (ank)www.rai.nl |
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