Government, Education & Culture

RWS South-Holland - Sustainable Chill Garden

For the upgrade and sustainability enhancement of the atrium at the Rijkswaterstaat South office in Maastricht, we produced and installed the CHILL Garden.

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Project Information

Client

Rijkswaterstaat

Location

Maastricht

Start - end date

- up to

January 2022

For a long time, Rijkswaterstaat has wished to make the atrium at Avenue Ceramique in Maastricht more attractive and sustainable. Issos produced and installed a fully sustainable CHILL Garden.

The custom furniture of the Circulair High Innovative Living Lab garden can be used for both sitting and standing. It is made from sustainable, and where possible circular, materials with a low CO2 footprint, including ecoboard and bamboo. The structure is movable, measuring 10 x 10 meters, and can be completely reassembled, as no parts are glued.

The atrium has now become an inviting space once again. It is perfect for welcoming visitors, waiting, enjoying lunch as an extension of the company restaurant, holding meetings, and even exhibiting art.

This project was carried out in the midst of the pandemic, which meant it took some time before employees and visitors could experience it in person.

Topics

Can you also work inside monumental or existing buildings?

Yes, we do that regularly, for example in museums! We have extensive experience with structural requirements, additional permitting processes, and respecting original features during renovations or transformations. The bigger the challenge, the more rewarding the work!

How do you take user experience into account in public or high-traffic spaces?

We consider routing, acoustics, sightlines, materials, and maintenance. Everything must not only look good but also be logical, safe, and durable in use – especially in sectors such as government, culture, and airports.

Are you accustomed to working in secure environments?

Yes. Our team is trained, vetted, and familiar with the procedures. We regularly work in areas with restricted access and strict logistics, such as airports or government facilities.

Can you serve multiple locations simultaneously?

Yes. We have the organization, network, and experience to operate simultaneously at multiple locations across the Netherlands – with centralized coordination and local execution.

FAQs

Can you also work with an external architect or main contractor?

Sure. We regularly work in construction teams with external architects, contractors and consultants. We coordinate our role flexibly: from interior construction alone to taking care of the entire process.

Do you only work on large projects?

No. We also take on smaller assignments and sub-projects with the same care and professionalism. Think of reception areas, pantries, meeting rooms or custom solutions where quality and detail are important.

What does turnkey project management mean?

Turnkey means that we take care of the entire process: from engineering to planning, execution and aftercare. One point of contact, one schedule, one result. No separate links, but one sleek whole.

Do you also deliver the custom furniture yourself?

Yes. We have our own production in-house and work with a permanent group of high-quality production partners. We engineer, plan and coordinate everything — including production, installation and delivery. This is how we guarantee quality, planning and a high level of finish.

Why include Issos in the project early on?

Because we contribute ideas from practice to the practical feasibility of a project. We often see where bottlenecks can arise and how to prevent them — technically, financially or architecturally. This way, you prevent delays and failure costs.

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