Solarix

We are proud to share new images of One Helix, one of the most sustainable laboratory buildings in the world.

Designed by UNStudio, developed by Breakthrough Properties, and built by De Vries en Verburg as general contractor, One Helix is a pioneering laboratory building located on the Amsterdam UMC campus and leased to AstraZeneca. Conceived as an all-electric, net energy-positive facility, the project has achieved BREEAM Outstanding certification, setting a new benchmark for sustainable laboratory design.

Solar energy generation has been integrated throughout the building's architecture, with photovoltaic systems incorporated across multiple facade and roof elements. As part of this holistic approach, light grey Solarix panels from the Mono collection frame the upper band of the building, while black suede panels have been incorporated into the fins, maximising energy generation.

In total, 934 m² of Solarix solar facade panels have been installed, of which 862 m² is active, demonstrating how renewable energy can become an integral part of high-performance architecture without compromising design quality.

Client: De Vries en Verburg
Architect: UNStudio
Developer: Breakthrough properties
Other parties involved: AmsterdamUMC, SolarNRG, Kenwell, Wijnveen aluminiumbouw and Solarix

☀️ Join Solarix at Real Estate Arena 2026 in Hanover on June 10–11!

As one of Germany’s leading trade fairs for the real estate, construction, and urban development sectors, Real Estate Arena brings together developers, investors, municipalities, architects, contractors, and technology innovators to shape the future of the built environment.

✨ Will you be attending? Find us in Hall 004, stand A76.

Meet our team:
🔹 Reinier Bosch
🔹 Silvester Filkorn
🔹 Norbert Junk

We'd love to connect! Get in touch with us, and we’ll be happy to provide you with a visitor ticket.