Regeneration of Value
Journey of a Waterfront Industrial Heritage from Abandoned to Alive
X. Wei (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
W.L.E.C. Meijers – Mentor (TU Delft - Heritage & Architecture)
W. J. Quist – Mentor (TU Delft - Heritage & Architecture)
T.P. Bennebroek – Mentor (TU Delft - Heritage & Architecture)
Ype Cuperus – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Education and Student Affairs)
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Abstract
This study assesses 30 monuments in Gorinchem across five value dimensions—age, social, functional, memorial, and aesthetic—identifying six highly vulnerable to flooding, drought, and overheating. Using value assessment matrices and climate-risk mapping, the research highlights the need for adaptive reuse strategies.
Based on these findings, a site was selected for design intervention. The project traces its historical evolution from early urban development to its role as the headquarters of De Vries Robbé Co., exploring the relationship between industrial activity and the river.
The design transforms an abandoned post-industrial warehouse into a public swimming facility, preserving its age and memorial value while enhancing its social and functional role. It demonstrates how architectural interventions can revitalize built heritage and foster urban vitality.