Recently, we completed the adaptive reuse of a former school for infants that was built in Leiden in 1925. The monumental school is now a residence. We maintained all the valuable and historical elements, such as the characteristic tiled floor in the corridor, the premises, the doors, and the sky lights.

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Architects: ATELIER SPACE

Location: Middelstegracht 5, 2312 TR Leiden, The Netherlands

Architect In Charge: Ronald van der Voort

Area: 694.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Brigitte Kroone

Contractor: Wassenaarse Bouwmaatschappij

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Recently, we completed the adaptive reuse of a former school for infants that was built in Leiden in 1925. The monumental school is now a residence. We maintained all the valuable and historical elements, such as the characteristic tiled floor in the corridor, the premises, the doors, and the sky lights.
© Brigitte Kroone

All the areas are 4 meters high, and the large windows let in a lot of daylight. What was formerly a children's playground has become a sunny courtyard.

© Brigitte Kroone

The old school transformed beautifully into a stunning residential space. No major changes were made to the overall structure of the building; all the main areas got a function that is perfectly suitable for that space. One...