CERAMICHE REFIN
The installation of the material , which was a real challenge considering the considerable height , was handled by the Refin retailer Kerastone in active collaboration with Van Beek Tegelprojecten .
The Blue Emotion line , directly inspired by the dark tones of the Belgian Pierre Bleue , carries the charm of a sober surface that is at the same time intimately connected to the material and is able to convey a strong sensation of quality , cleanliness and resistance , instantly catching the eye of the observer .
Ceramiche Refin ’ s stoneware is able to withstand sudden temperature changes and wear , is resistant to mould and moss , and is therefore ideal for installation in outdoor environments . OUT2.0 , specially designed for outdoor use , guarantees maximum resistance to stress and tensile strength and is able to fit easily into any outdoor space .
The three triangular volumes that make up the Nhow Amsterdam RAI was built on top of a transparent plinth and are rotated relative to each other . These rotations have been made above the tenth and seventeenth floors and result in triangular projections up to twelve metres long . A total of six triangular terraces were created on the roof of the tenth and seventeenth floors .
For the design of the Nhow Amsterdam RAI , OMA was inspired by Het Signaal , the illustrious advertising column located next to the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre , made of a number of triangular blocks placed on top of each other . With a height of 91 metres , 650 rooms on 24 floors , an event space , meeting and conference rooms and a restaurant , the striking Nhow Amsterdam RAI building is the largest hotel in the Benelux .
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A total of six triangular terraces were created on the roof of the tenth and seventeenth floors .
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