Custom woodwork at the main entrances of the Huizen residential care complex

First impressions come from the wood

High-quality craftsmanship usually only stands out when it’s missing. But at Seasons de Trappenberg in Huizen, the quality of the work is also immediately apparent. Anyone who walks into one of the residential buildings will immediately notice the woodwork around the main entrance. During the finishing phase, BBMT Bouwproducten provided the trimwork, window sills, ceiling moldings, and jambs. In doing so, the company helped define a visible part of the interior.

On the former site of the De Trappenberg rehabilitation center, in the heart of the Gooi forest, Koopmans is building a residential care complex with over 300 care homes. The sanatorium building, dating from 1912, will be preserved and converted into a health center. BBMT was brought in during the finishing phase to handle the interior work.

Carpentry

The main entrances and front doors required the most work. The front doors were finished with birch plywood. The main entrances were finished with poplar plywood, which was delivered with a gray primer and later painted. “The main entrances required some real carpentry skills,” says director Jacco Casteleijn, referring to the craftsmanship. After all, they’re the first thing residents and visitors see upon entering.

Business as usual—and just a little bit more

Much of the work for De Trappenberg is standard for BBMT Bouwproducten. The entrances were the exception. “Normally we say, ‘Our work only stands out when we haven’t been there.’ But in this case, it’s actually noticeable that we were there,” says Casteleijn.

Flexible scheduling as an exception

As the final contractor, the company often has to deal with tight schedules on many projects. This time, things were different. The measurements were off here and there, but the work was well prepared. “We often see things done differently. Here, we received clear schedules well in advance, and they were actually met. That’s almost unique,” said Casteleijn. The carpenters were able to do their work without management having to constantly make adjustments. “We genuinely enjoyed working with Koopmans.”