Zuiderpershuis, a Cultural Powerplant
H. Fonk (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
M.E. Stuhlmacher – Mentor (TU Delft - Situated Architecture)
F. Cornelisse – Graduation committee member
K.B. Mulder – Coach (TU Delft - Design of Constrution)
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Abstract
This project is about the revitalization of the cultural center: “the Zuiderpershuis”. The complex of buildings is marked as a heritage site and represents an important part of the city of Antwerp and its history as an industrial harbor city. The current lack of used space on the site and its seclusion from the city fabric prevent the place from presenting itself as relevant place to the public of the city. By attaching a new build volume which is beneficial programmatically as well as economically and by altering the urban fabric this place could be the cultural center that it deserves. This is all done while honoring the idea and history of this building complex. Only then it can once again aspire to be a place that brings together people interested in the arts and crafts, but also many more.