Survey on Cultural Heritage Adaptive Reuse practice

Project description
Project Id 3606
Project Name LocHal Library, Netherlands
Description The large industrial hall offers a redefined library typology. Though the traditional book consumer facilities are kept, the new library focus point is a covered public space, which offers a deeper, richer way to acquire and create new knowledge. The hall houses amenities (reading areas, exhibition areas, coffee kiosks) shared by the library, arts organisations, co-working facilities and several labs, or workshops were visitors can learn new skills. Space folds up into broad steps which can be used by individuals or as event seating for over one thousand spectators.
Description of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the project The library capitalizes the existing structure, thereby greatly minimizing the amount of new structural elements and provide flexible use of space. A new system of climate zones, which is heating visitors in key contact zones instead of entire space, made it possible to preserve the open volume of the building respecting its industrial identity.
Web links https://www.lochal.nl/
Country Netherlands
City size Intermediate cities (between 50.000-1 million people)
Characteristics of the cultural heritage building/site/landscapes
Construction period 4-Steel and cement
Adaptive reuse period >2016
State of conservation Medium conservation
Vacancy before Vacant
Vacancy after Vacant
Cultural significance Municipal heritage|
Typologies Productive (industrial)|
Governance, management and financing
Ownership before Public
Ownership after Public
Management structure The owner is also the manager|
Managing body Public|
Funding full answer Public funding (Municipal)|Other: total investment information unavailable|
Barriers and bottlenecks Other: information unavailable|
total investment > 10.000.000 €
Uses / functions
Residential no
Cohousing no
Hotel accommodation no
BnbHostel accommodation no
Commercial units no
Wellness centres no
Restaurant no
Cafe yes
Public library yes
Gardens yes
Education yes
Museum exhibition yes
Research yes
Cultural events yes
Theatre no
Conferences yes
Social uses no
Community Hubs yes
Incubator yes
Cultural and Creative Industries hub yes
Innovative startups hub no
Circular economy enterprises hub no
Coworking spaces yes
Workshop spaces yes
Living Lab no
Fab Lab yes
Creative Hub yes
Artist residencies no
Materials bank no
Repair Cafe no
Bike sharing place no
Sports facilities no
Other uses yes