In connection with KLM’s 100th anniversary, we were asked to build and furnish a Makerspace.
Client
KLM BU Engine Services
Location
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Start - end date
- up to
October 2019
Sector
For KLM Business Unit Engine Services, we prepared and furnished a space at Schiphol East as a Makerspace. Here, participants can experience 3D printing of engine parts. The space also houses a five-axis milling machine as part of the overall maintenance process for aircraft engines carried out by KLM E&M.
The interior is fully tailored to the work environment, featuring storage furniture in the form of cabin trolleys, aircraft wing spars as supports, and cabinets and worktops shaped like airplane wings.
The entire production and installation process took only three weeks. After the KLM100 celebration, the complete interior of this high-tech Makerspace will be disassembled and permanently relocated to another site. The project was designed by Ni-O for 3D Communication.
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!
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.
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.
Yes. We have the organization, network, and experience to operate simultaneously at multiple locations across the Netherlands – with centralized coordination and local execution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
