Reuse, redevelop and design : how the Dutch deal with heritage

Adaptive re-use of buildings is in line with a global need for sustainability. Re-using buildings is environmentally friendly, it contributes to a circular economy, and it also often provides an extra historical quality. This makes re-using buildings an interesting combination of cultural persivation and creativity that comes with the conception of new culture. Reuse, Redevelop and Design presents 20 inspiring redevelopment projects in de Netherlands and abroad. The creative way Dutch architecture offices deal with heritage is also catching on abroad, as evidenced by OMA’s projects in Italy and Germany, West 8’s in Russia, Mecanoo’s in the United States and Maurer’s in China. Examples are the Soestdijk Palace in Baarn, BK City in Delft, Strijp S in Eindhoven, De Hallen in Amsterdam and Guangdong Float glass Factory in Shezhen (China). The book addresses the story behind the success of redevelopment in essays on heritage policy, public-private partnerships, financing and design.

Reuse, redevelop and design : how the Dutch deal with heritage

Adaptive re-use of buildings is in line with a global need for sustainability. Re-using buildings is environmentally friendly, it contributes to a circular economy, and it also often provides an extra historical quality. This makes re-using buildings an interesting combination of cultural persivation and creativity that comes with the conception of new culture. Reuse, Redevelop and Design presents 20 inspiring redevelopment projects in de Netherlands and abroad. The creative way Dutch architecture offices deal with heritage is also catching on abroad, as evidenced by OMA’s projects in Italy and Germany, West 8’s in Russia, Mecanoo’s in the United States and Maurer’s in China. Examples are the Soestdijk Palace in Baarn, BK City in Delft, Strijp S in Eindhoven, De Hallen in Amsterdam and Guangdong Float glass Factory in Shezhen (China). The book addresses the story behind the success of redevelopment in essays on heritage policy, public-private partnerships, financing and design.