Sustainable estate of the future

Research and design into a sustainable reuse of Dutch estate Huis 't Velde

Master thesis (2022)

Authors

M.C. Klein Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

W.L.E.C. Meijers Heritage & Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
F.W.A. Koopman Heritage & Technology - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
H. Zijlstra Heritage & Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
B. van Loenen Urban Data Science - Architecture and the Built Environment (coach)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

16-06-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

In this master thesis project is the topic sustainability in relation to the repurposing of Dutch (rural) estates investigated. Making an estate more sustainable has been researched on the basis of two redesign theories and several case studies. The research question was: ‘how can design approaches help in a contemporary reuse and redesign of a Dutch estate where both building, and nature, contribute to a sustainable design, and in particular for Huis ‘t Velde in Warnsveld?’. This research was conducted in response to the design assignment for the reuse of an estate in Warnsveld, Gelderland. This is done in collaboration with the Dutch Atelier Politie Bouwmeester, who is the current user of the building. The history and values of the existing building are relevant for a redesign. That is why also the history and typology of Dutch estates and in particular Huis 't Velde are examined.

The redesign focused on a repurpose of the monumental buildings and the surrounding area. There is a multifunctional design made with a museum, restaurant, memorial garden and residences. The redesign of the estate is done with an integral approach combining the qualities of the land and the buildings together with the aim to integrate green energy resources to make the estate sustainable for the future.