After an extensive renovation the church, which dates from 1884, was redeveloped into a multifunctional center containing a library and a museum but also a bar and shops.

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Architects: Molenaar&Bol&vanDillen Architects

Location: Heuvel 2, 5261 EE Vught, The Netherlands

Interior Architect: Jan David Hanrath

Landscape Architecture : Houtman+Sander

Contractor: M.P. Drijvers B.V.

Restoration Contractor : Nico de Bont

Structural Engineer: H.J.G. Spierings

Client : DePetrus B.V

Area: 3000.0 m2

Project Year: 2018

Photographs: Stijn Poelstra

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Text description provided by the architects. After an extensive renovation the church, which dates from 1884, was redeveloped into a multifunctional center containing a library and a museum but also a bar and shops.

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All functions are blended into a large open space which is open to the public. The most striking element is the mezzanine floor. This distinctive element gives the church a new look fitting for its new function. The 500 m2 (5380 sq ft) floor accommodates additional functions such as a study area and meeting rooms. The first floor also houses technical facilities as heating, acoustic covering and lighting. The mezzanine is placed mainly in the aisles so the original spatial quality of the church is preserved. The first floor offer...