Survey on Cultural Heritage Adaptive Reuse practice

Project description
Project Id 3607
Project Name De Lakfabriek, Netherlands
Description The Lackfabriek is the former industrial building readapted for residential use. The industrial character of the brick and concrete architecture, with the rigid rhythmical articulation of the facade and slender metal window frames, is preserved. The readaptaion added a modern and minimalistic glass structure to the roof of the building. The clear structure is set back to provide roof terraces and to distinguish itself from the existing architecture.
Description of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the project After ceasing operations in 2001, the industrious area of former KVL leather factory complex was vacant. Since then the complex has been in the process of restoration, redesign and readaptation; regenerating the former industrial quarter. De Lakfabriek is the first building to be readapted for residential use. The architects designed the layouts of each residential unit in consultation with the future residents, thus the concept resulted in a colourful range of custom-made housing types.
Web links https://www.facebook.com/pg/delakfabriek/photos/?ref=page_internal
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 Bad conservation
Vacancy before Vacant
Vacancy after Permanently used
Cultural significance Municipal heritage|
Typologies Productive (industrial)|
Governance, management and financing
Ownership before Private
Ownership after Other
Management structure Other: Development of the Municipality of Oisterwijk and Province of Noord-Brabant, later sold to owners. Part of the former leather factory KVL sold to an international investor. |
Managing body Public-Private Partnership|
Funding full answer Public funding (Regional)|Public funding (Municipal)|Private Foundation|
Barriers and bottlenecks Other: Information unavailable|
total investment > 10.000.000 €
Uses / functions
Residential yes
Cohousing no
Hotel accommodation yes
BnbHostel accommodation no
Commercial units no
Wellness centres yes
Restaurant yes
Cafe yes
Public library no
Gardens yes
Education no
Museum exhibition yes
Research no
Cultural events yes
Theatre no
Conferences no
Social uses yes
Community Hubs no
Incubator no
Cultural and Creative Industries hub yes
Innovative startups hub no
Circular economy enterprises hub no
Coworking spaces no
Workshop spaces no
Living Lab no
Fab Lab no
Creative Hub no
Artist residencies yes
Materials bank no
Repair Cafe no
Bike sharing place no
Sports facilities no
Other uses yes