Mauritshuis Town Hall, Willemstad
Restoration of the old palace Mauritshus and conversion into Town Hall. The rear part of the palace was rebuilt, using the old foundations, the windows regained their former appearance, the step-gables returned to their old proportions. Internally the house was prepared for its ...
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Project details
Title: | Mauritshuis Town Hall, Willemstad |
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Entr. year: | 1979 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Netherlands |
Town: | Willemstad near Moerdijk, Noord Brabant |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | |
Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
Former use: | Hunting-lodge; residence; military dwellings; military hospital; Army's pigeon breeding and training center; military police barrack |
Actual use: | Town hall |
Built: | 17th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Jan Walraad, Architect (Brielle - NL) |
The Jury's citation: | "For the fine restoration of the 16th century building and its adaptation for use as the Town Hall" |
GPS: | 51°41'34.9"N 4°26'11.1"E |
Description:
Restoration of the old palace Mauritshus and conversion into Town Hall. The rear part of the palace was rebuilt, using the old foundations, the windows regained their former appearance, the step-gables returned to their old proportions. Internally the house was prepared for its new function without affecting the original structure.
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