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From the control center, over 30 bridges in the region are centrally operated remotely. These are not only provincial bridges, but also bridges of municipalities in the area. Using state-of-the-art operating hardware and software, the flow of road and waterway traffic is made faster, safer and more reliable.
The control center is related in architecture to the Gouwesluis lift bridge and positioned with respectful distance next to the lift bridge. The appearance is sturdy, purposeful and functional. The building blends into the utilitarian landscape. The building and associated grounds are of distinctive architecture in terms of sustainability, ecologically sound construction and comfortable working. The control center has ten operating stations which together form the ‘cockpit’, two individual offices and a multifunctional space with a pantry which serves as a canteen and meeting room.
The building materials are concrete, steel, glass, translucent panels and bamboo. The custom designed and made ‘specials’ for the table, desk tops, pantry and cabinet wall are also made of bamboo panels. Special features are the acoustic wall of the canteen and the lamp above the canteen/meeting table which were custom made from natural felt by an artist. Products have been chosen as much as possible on the basis of sustainable materials and production processes. The right balance in sustainability, comfort and appearance has been sought. The roof is equipped with sedum plants and PV cells.
Because the bridge control building is part of a utilitarian environment and is located directly on open water, the steel structure part was executed in the duplex system. The steel was first given a robust thermal zinc coating and then powder coated in a bright white color.
