From Defence to Dialogue
The transformation of military heritage into a museum and public space
F.I. ten Broecke (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
W.L.E.C. Meijers – Mentor (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
T.P. Bennebroek – Mentor (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
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Abstract
This graduation project explores the adaptive reuse of the Kitchen Building at the Kolonel Palmkazerne in Bussum as a Defence Museum and Information Centre. The project responds to the growing need for public engagement, education, and recruitment within the Dutch Ministry of Defence, while preserving the historical value of military heritage.
Using a research-by-design approach, literature studies, case studies, a value assessment, and site analysis were combined to investigate how spatial layout and routing can support both information provision and recruitment. The design introduces a central gathering space that balances orientation and freedom of movement, while preserving key heritage elements of the site.
The project demonstrates how military heritage can be transformed into a contemporary public facility that connects history, education, and societal relevance through architecture.