Domein Roosenberg, a regeneration of Van der Laan's Roosenberg Abbey
B. van Grinsven (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
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Abstract
Creating a university congress and study centre on the site of the recently abandoned Abbey of Roosenberg, whilst respecting the work of architect dom Hans van der Laan, forms the core of the challenge. The new addition seeks to blend in with both The Bossche School architecture and the unique gardens and pine forests. The new wings are placed separately from the original abbey, but form a coherent ensemble with it. Honouring Van der Laan's legacy by adopting some of the main architectural themes, such as the gradual entering of the building and the superposition of spaces, whilst not copying its architectural appearance, has been a mayor goal.