Survey on Cultural Heritage Adaptive Reuse practice
| Project Id | 3629 |
| Project Name | Fort Bakkerskil, Netherlands |
| Description | Fort Bakkersil used to be part of the New Dutch Waterline, housing approximately one hundred soldiers and was in service until 1951. Since 2012 it is converted into a luxury Bed&Breakfast providing sustainable maintenance and contemporary use. |
| Description of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the project | The careful renovation preserves the historical view and enhances it with a new atmosphere. The old dungy and cold rooms have been transformed into bright and welcoming spaces. The B&B rooms are central heated and have a bathroom. Additional Two luxury apartments have a separate living room and kitchen area and a panoramic view of the Biesbosch National Park. Balancing the re-use of the historical military facilities while trying to preserve the authentic atmosphere and building integrity but also adjusting it for a new use, incorporating modern installations and sustainable heating systems. The new interventions are distinct from the old. |
| Web links | https://fortbakkerskil.nl/ |
| Country | Netherlands |
| City size | Village (less than 5.000) |
| Construction period | 4-Steel and cement |
| Adaptive reuse period | 2011-2015 |
| State of conservation | Medium conservation |
| Vacancy before | Vacant |
| Vacancy after | Permanently used |
| Cultural significance | Supranational Heritage (e.g. OUV UNESCO)|Regional heritage| |
| Typologies | Military| |
| Ownership before | Public |
| Ownership after | Public |
| Management structure | Other: Public benefit foundation.| |
| Managing body | Public| |
| Funding full answer | Other: information unavailable / total inv. unavailable| |
| Barriers and bottlenecks | Other: Information unavailable| |
| total investment | > 10.000.000 € |
| Residential | no |
| Cohousing | no |
| Hotel accommodation | no |
| BnbHostel accommodation | yes |
| Commercial units | no |
| Wellness centres | no |
| Restaurant | yes |
| Cafe | yes |
| Public library | no |
| Gardens | yes |
| Education | no |
| Museum exhibition | no |
| Research | no |
| Cultural events | no |
| Theatre | no |
| Conferences | no |
| Social uses | no |
| Community Hubs | no |
| Incubator | no |
| Cultural and Creative Industries hub | no |
| 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 | no |
| Materials bank | no |
| Repair Cafe | no |
| Bike sharing place | no |
| Sports facilities | no |
| Other uses | no |
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