Print Email Facebook Twitter The last stand Title The last stand: Sint Laurens Church’s Heroic Resistance Against the 1940 Rotterdam Bombing Author Burcksen, Maud (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment; TU Delft History, Form & Aesthetics) Contributor Broekhuizen, A. (mentor) Degree granting institution Delft University of Technology Programme Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences Project ARA2011 Date 2024-04-18 Abstract The post-war reconstruction of the Sint Laurens Church in Rotterdam after World War II marked a pivotal moment in the city’s history. This abstract provides an overview of the comprehensive examination of the reconstruction process, exploring the architectural resilience, renovation discussions, and the culmination of renovation efforts. Through diverse architectural perspectives, strategic elements of resilience, and enduring impacts on the surrounding environment, the renovated church emerged as a symbol of resilience and renewal. Its evolution from a place of worship to a cultural hub underscores the importance of historical preservation in shaping urban identity and community resilience. The reconstruction of the Sint Laurens Church in Rotterdam embodies resilience, community unity, and architectural innovation. This thesis explores the discussions surrounding its restoration, emphasizing cultural heritage, urban planning, socio economic impact, environmental sustainability, and the enduring legacy of this iconic landmark. In this thesis the question: “How did the Sint Laurens Church in Rotterdam exhibit resilience and survive the devastating bombing on May 14, 1940. What transformations, both in terms of function and appearance, did it undergo during the post-war reconstruction?”, will be answered. Subject AR2A011ReconstructionMetamorphosisPost-warSint Laurens Churchresilience To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:7ee297be-152b-4a5e-93e2-445ed0247b22 Part of collection Student theses Document type student report Rights © 2024 Maud Burcksen Files PDF Final_Thesis_The_Last_Sta ... 079012.pdf 6.23 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:7ee297be-152b-4a5e-93e2-445ed0247b22/datastream/OBJ/view