(Hi)story as a generator
Msc graduation Tu Delft 2014 - Rozemarijn Dam
The Prinses Julianakazerne and
Seyss-Inquart bunker, located on the
edge of city and landscape in The
Hague, are both on the list of the
Rijksgebouwendienst (RGD) to be
sold this year. They were constructed
during World War II by the German
occupier under the supervision of
Seyss-Inquart, the commissar of the
Dutch occupied land.
The intervention is based on expressing
and experiencing this history by a
public route, connected to public
functions. Narrative architecture
is
the power of this project and location.
The history of these buildings and this
place is inextricibly connected to the
history of The Hague, including the
building of Hitler’s Atlantikwall (across
the exisitng urban fabric).
SCENE 1: UNDERGROUND
The short-cut path runs from the Clingendael estate, through the project
precinct, into the ‘Uilennest’ district. This sequence starts from the Clingendael
entrance.
From this end both historical bunkers will be visible from the path. The double
kitchen bunker will be accentuated by the path sloping down through one of
the entrances. This bunker contains an art exhibition based on the existing
spaces and historical objects of the bunkers. Daylight and air is added by a
cut in the roof, expressing the cut of the zig-zag wall into the mass. The other
entrance of this bunker connects with the short-cut path again with a stairs.
SCENE 2: BIRDS EYE
When passed through the bunker precinct, we arrive in-between the bunkers
and the historical kazerne. A recreational cycle route runs through, connecting
The Hague with Wassenaar. Where this used to be a hard separation line
between the two parks, Oosterbeek and Clingendael, it will now be a
connection by this new route.
The zig-zag path continues into a viewpoint on a height of fifteen meters. From
this point an amazing view will be visible of The Hagues skyline as well as
the Clingendael house and gardens. This element connects the history of this
whole area into one birds eye view. Going up to this viewing platform already
is an experience itself through changing height of the side walls as well as
the small ‘shooting-holes-like’ openings, highlighting different elements in the
area. When being up on the viewpoint deck the whole intervention through
the precinct can be experienced at once. Recognizing the zig-zag line as an
element as well as excite people to discover the rest of the buildings (stories).
Exhibition bunker
PROGRAM ADDITION [SCENES]
Besides the implementation of a new
program in the existing buildings,
different public functions will be added
around to make the precinct more
open and lively.
Storyline
Health shop
INTERVENTION
The redesign of this historical valuable
place is based on its own history during
the Second World War. Both buildings,
the (Polizei)Kaserne and Seyss-Inquart
bunker, were erected by the German
occupier as part of the fortress
Clingendael-Scheveningen.
This
fortress was part of Hitlers Atlantikwall,
a defence line against the allied forces
across the European West Coast. This
had a major impact on the people
and built environment of the city The
Hague, Expressing and experiencing
this history is the basis for this narrative
intervention.
Viewpoint
Restaurant and catering
Small exhibition of history PJK
SHORTCUT [VIEW]
The short-cut route connects the
‘Uilennest’ district with the Clingendael
park by literally going through the
historical precinct and its buildings.
Tribune for outdoor stage
Tea house
Connection Clingendael park
Main entrance exhibition bunker
FRAMEWORK [DECOR]
This wall can be seen as a framework
for the intervention, inspired by the
Atlantikwall and the ClingendaelScheveningen fortress.
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‘Gate’ to the recreation landscape
Connection to Oosterbeek park
Main entrance restaurant
Connection main building
BUNKER
The bunker will be transformed into a
sensual atmosphere inside the rough
conrete walls. The location as well as
the characteristics of the building lend
themselves for a dark, but interesting
interior. The design is based on the
interpetation and experience of the
space by the user.
Hidden tunnel
TUNNEL
The original design of the precinct
contains a secret tunnel in-between
the kazerne and bunker. This tunnel
has become the hidden connection for
the different programs.
Connection to parking and Uillennest district
Sport & Health
Spa
Double kitchen bunker
The intervention of the bunker is based
on the orientation of the user. Daylight
openings and clear routing is added for
a pleasant stay and use.
Exhibition
Seyss-Inquart bunker
EXISTING
The kazerne, built as basis for the
Grüne Polizei, is designed in Stuttgarter
Schule style. The bunker is unique in
its typology as the concrete structure is
fully camoufl aged by a farm-like skin.
Appelplatz
POZLIZEI
KAZERNE
SEYSS-INQUART
BUNKER
Restaurant
Prinses Julianakazerne
Hotel & Conference
“ Verdiept in de grond waar niemand
ons ziet. Het is hier donker en kil. Echt
veilig voel ik mij niet. ”
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The program implementation is chosen
to fi t to the existing building features
as well as the typical location of the
precinct in-between the landscape and
the city The Hague.
“ Sjouwen en graven is wat ik moet en zal. Onze
huizen afgebroken of verlaten. Om plaats te
maken voor Hitlers Atlantikwall. ”
“ Ik heb zicht over de stad, het weiland
en de bomen. Ik houd hier de wacht.
" Orde en gezag behouden wij gezwaag. Ons
Zou de vijand nog komen? ”
groene uniform kenmerkend. Op deze plek
en ongekend Den Haag. "
“ Ik schreeuw het uit
van blijdschap bezeten.
Eindelijk
licht
na
het
duister. Echter het verval
“ Ik sluip door het verlaten nest. Ze
en verdriet zijn nog niet
zijn weg, gevlucht, gevlogen. Kille
vergeten. ”
STORY
The story of WWII in The Hague
is expressed in different scenes,
containing the most important events.
stilte en snippers is het enige wat rest.”
STORY LINE
SPA BUNKER
Rasul
Water cave
Oriental treatment room
Relax area
Rest area
Restaurant
Oriental spices sauna
Oriental bath
ATMOSPHERES IN CONCRETE