Reg.Nr. HA-2010/NL/05

The gas-works "Westergasfabriek", Amsterdam

Westergasfabriek is close to the heart of Amsterdam and is a former gas-works with 17 buildings on a 14.5-hectare site. The redevelopment of Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam involves the creation of a park and transfer of the buildings to a financial market participant responsible ...
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Project details

Title:The gas-works "Westergasfabriek", Amsterdam
Entr. year: 2010
Result:Award
Country: Netherlands
Town: Amsterdam
Category type: group of buildings
Notes:Type also: industrial and engineering structures and sites; reuse of historical buildings
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Gas-works
Actual use:Park, cultural activities
Built: 1883-1885
Architect / Proj.leader: Isaac Gosschalk , Various
The Jury's citation: The Jury appreciated that the designers conceived a durable and modest renovation in order to maintain the industrial character. The high quality of the landscape creates visual cohesion between different parts of the complex and the buildings. The new functions suit the project well and the whole area is now a successful public place. It is a good example of clear vision and management of collaboration between government business and creative endeavors. In a European context, Westergasfabriek is a model for the implementation of new creative, social and cultural life into industrial heritage sites.
GPS:52°23'9,4"N; 4°52'20,4"E
Web, Links:

www.westergasfabriek.nl/

Description:
Westergasfabriek is close to the heart of Amsterdam and is a former gas-works with 17 buildings on a 14.5-hectare site. The redevelopment of Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam involves the creation of a park and transfer of the buildings to a financial market participant responsible for the renovation and further cultural exploitation with long-term and temporary tenants. Before the park could be created, the site had to be cleansed and a new underground infrastructure installed