Flip-flops at the ready, the Metadecor ‘We love the Sun’ beach towel neatly rolled into the bag – bring on the summer holidays! There’s hardly anything better than setting off on a break knowing that a host of exciting projects will be waiting when you return in mid-August. We’d love to give you a preview of what’s coming up in the second half of 2025.

The Bouwvak – building vacation – is a typically Dutch phenomenon: not the easiest thing to explain to our international partners. But here’s the gist: the Kampen workshop will close for three weeks, and our main office will be almost deserted. On 18 August, (nearly) all colleagues will be back and ready to dive into the next phase of remarkable projects.

Green Façade

Construction has begun on the façade of the Souburgh Care Centre in Waddinxveen. Soft green MD Designperforation elements are ready for mounting, waiting in our workshop. The design by Eentien Architecten features brickwork bays with recessed balconies and aluminium details – planters, balustrades – making it undoubtedly a green façade. Installation is scheduled for Q3, though we may need to wait until spring 2026 to see the greenery in full bloom.

Bold Red Identity

From green to red: the signature colour of the Ter Hoeven Verfgroep will feature prominently in custom MD Formatura panels for their new headquarters in Apeldoorn. For Courage Architecten, this is a unique choice – the firm typically favours black. But in this case, there was no other way: the architectural challenge demanded it. Local planning authorities have now granted approval, and engineering is underway. Production is expected this autumn.

Sturdy Design

In Nijmegen, a full-scale mock-up is displayed on-site to test the colour and detailing of MD Flack panels for the Iris building, part of the Waalkwartier development. We’re confident in the outcome. The design by VMX Architects reveals a bold structure with striking lines in the colour Tanami Sablé – a name that, come to think of it, sounds rather holiday-like. Engineering is in full swing, and production will begin shortly.

Transparent Facelift

Just before the summer break, significant progress was made in Abcoude on the MD Expanded Metal façade for A9 Studios. The engineering proved complex due to the surprises within the existing building fabric. But now, the prefabricated panels are ready for quick installation. The design by Debby Alferink visually unifies the various buildings on the site. With its warm copper-toned skin, this mixed-use building gains a façade that will stand the test of time. Completion is anticipated in early autumn.