Reg.Nr. 2000/NL/04

Restoration of Park Sonsbeek, Arnhem

Sonsbeek, a former country estate, is laid out in the English Iandscape style with nice perspectives, unexpected vistas and romantic scenery. Since 1965 Sonsbeek has been on the national Iist for the protection of valuable monuments. ln 1999 it was commemorated that Sonsbeek was ...
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Project details

Title:Restoration of Park Sonsbeek, Arnhem
Entr. year: 2000
Result:Diploma
Country: Netherlands
Town: Arnhem
Category type: landscape, historic parks and gardens
Building type/ Project type: Public/private green space
Former use:Public park
Actual use:Public park
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: A.G.S. Architects (Arnhem - NL)
The Jury's citation: "For the extensive and careful restoration of one of the most important Iandscape parks in the Netherlands, including various structural elements that distinguish its historical significance"
GPS:51°59'9.9"N; 5°54'38.2"E
Web, Links:

www.parksonsbeek.nl

Description:
Sonsbeek, a former country estate, is laid out in the English Iandscape style with nice perspectives, unexpected vistas and romantic scenery. Since 1965 Sonsbeek has been on the national Iist for the protection of valuable monuments. ln 1999 it was commemorated that Sonsbeek was acquired by the community of Arnhem. Several buildings, such as the 'Begijnemolen', the water mill, the visitors' centre and the porters' lodges were properly restored, and so were other constructions such as the cascades, gates, fences, bridges and signposts. Several vistas were restered and entrances newly laid out.