Gorlaeus Building - Science Campus Phase 2A, Leiden University

Project Description

310 metres of glass balustrade | Y-Line profile | Completion 2024

A modern and inspiring learning environment has been created on Leiden University's Science Campus with the expansion of the Gorlaeus Building. Phase 2A adds 30,000 m² to the existing complex and houses lecture rooms, laboratories, workplaces, a library and a brasserie, among other things. The connection to phase 1 creates a coherent whole of over 76,000 m² with a new main entrance on Rosalind Franklin Square.

SPARQ Balustrades made an essential contribution to the spatial experience and safety in the building.

In cooperation with Qbiq Wall Systems we provided 310 metres of glass balustradeexecuted in the sleek Y-Line profile. The balustrades are placed along voids and walkways scattered throughout the building and contribute to the transparent and open architecture characteristic of this project.

Project Details

Location: Leiden
Contractor: Heijmans
Architects: INBO and SWECO
Client: Leiden University
Partners: Qbiq Wall Systems
Delivery: 2024

The 5 certainties of SPARQ Glass balustrades

Cradle-to-cradle means that our balustrades are fully recyclable, with waste from one product being the raw material for the next. This promotes sustainability through re-use and minimises environmental damage.

SPARQ Balustrades' solutions go beyond fitting functional, safe fall protection. Aesthetics weigh as much as safety for us.

A beautiful building deserves a beautiful balustrade. Our goal is for you to realise the most beautiful buildings partly thanks to the quality solutions from SPARQ Balustrades.

SPARQ Balustrades is fully certified. All our balustrades comply with NEN standards. In addition, we meet the criteria set by the various European countries.

Thanks to a product stock of at least 5,000 metres, we can start your project quickly.