The Hoofddorp Fort is one of the historic forts along the defence line of Amsterdam. A concrete structure embedded into the landscape, covered with a layer of earth, consisting of a rich labyrinth of spaces, gun positions, rooms, corridors and niches.
The process of redeveloping and converting the fort took a decade. Some 8,100sqm in size, the world heritage site has been transformed into an urban park with space for a restaurant as well as cultural and educational activities. Serge Schoemaker Architects tackled the landscape, architecture and interior in an integral manner, fusing past and present into a new entity. In our new Relate documentary we sat down with Serge Schoemaker at the fort and in his office, where he guides us through the full redevelopment process.
Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Architect
Serge Schoemaker Architects
Project photography
MWA Hart Nibbrig