NEW BRUYNZEEL
urban plan former Bruynzeel factories
design
The existing buildings are of a general significance, due to their cultural and architecturally historical value as examples of industrial heritage in the Zaanstreek area. The emphasis was focused on the preservation and reuse of the existing buildings. The plan was divided into sections, with each awarded its own theme and programme.
Recognising their culturally historical value, the office buildings will be retained and complemented by small scale activities. The functional, large scale character of the existing factory halls will be retained by a sensitive renovation programme. The halls will accommodate retail outlets. A tower is planned for the northern end of the halls, suitable for accommodating a combination of working and living. The area subject to the planning will therefore be visible from a considerable distance.
urban plan former Bruynzeel factories
| client: | Converse DC, RON, Meijer & Co i.s.m. Gemeente Zaanstad |
| design: | Benjamin Robichon |
| project team: | Bas van Berkum, Rob Dekker, Giacomo Garziano, Samir Halim, Lard Joordens, Loran Kampen, Stan Korthagen, Vid Kurincic, Antoine Nioche, John van de Weg, Ninja Zurheide |
| location: | Zuiderhout-Noord, Zaandam |
| plot size: | 50.000 m² |
| floor area: | 49.780 m² |
| start design: | March 2009 |
design
The existing buildings are of a general significance, due to their cultural and architecturally historical value as examples of industrial heritage in the Zaanstreek area. The emphasis was focused on the preservation and reuse of the existing buildings. The plan was divided into sections, with each awarded its own theme and programme.
Recognising their culturally historical value, the office buildings will be retained and complemented by small scale activities. The functional, large scale character of the existing factory halls will be retained by a sensitive renovation programme. The halls will accommodate retail outlets. A tower is planned for the northern end of the halls, suitable for accommodating a combination of working and living. The area subject to the planning will therefore be visible from a considerable distance.
assignment
A preliminary urban design for the renovation and revitalization of the former Bruynzeel factories in Zaandam.
location
The Zuiderhout industrial park is located between the Northsea canal and the town centre of Zaandam. The planning area is confined to the northern half of Zuiderhout-North, where the former Bruynzeel factory buildings are located, and has a strategic connection with Inverdan.
