The Citrusveiling, a historic building rooted in a time of great dynamics within Dutch society, stands as a testament to resilience and renewal. Constructed shortly after the war, it emerged amid the bustling efforts to rebuild and restore the city. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, the conclusion of the civilwar led to a period of reorganization in Indonesia, a nation significantly influenced by the Dutch. This tumultuous period sparked a wave of…
The Citrusveiling, a historic building rooted in a time of great dynamics within Dutch society, stands as a testament to resilience and renewal. Constructed shortly after the war, it emerged amid the bustling efforts to rebuild and restore the city. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, the conclusion of the civilwar led to a period of reorganization in Indonesia, a nation significantly influenced by the Dutch. This tumultuous period sparked a wave of migration, bringing many Indonesians to the Netherlands. This migration, driven by historical forces, contributed to the diverse composition of Dutch identity and highlighted the need for spaces where people can find connection and community.
In its heyday, the Citrusveiling was more than just a fruit exchange; it was a vibrant hub of distribution, community, business, and culture. Today, these diverse roles offer a blueprint for revitalizing the old Citrusbuilding, transforming it into a place that bridges cultures, welcomes new inhabitants, and reconnects the city with its heritage.
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Global vision and vision for its future
The building’s context is crucial, particularly in an area where new developments have little connection to the existing parts of the city, such as old Mathenesser and Witte Dorp. The Citrusveiling can serve as a catalyst, knitting these separate areas together.
The ground floor is exceptionally important in this transformation, acting as a transition space that binds the old and new neighborhoods. An axis will be created from front to back, fostering a variety of functions. This space can host many functions and activities from art exhibitions to community gatherings, an open kitchen, becoming a lively hub for local interaction.
Illustration of vision through intervention
A main feature in this revitalization is the green door. Currently an anonymous and private backside entrance, it will be transformed into a welcoming gateway, drawing people in from M4H and Witte Dorp, but also from all over the city. This intervention will be realised by adding tourniquet doors that are based on the rotating windows that can be found in the auction hall. It momentum that lures people in by an interesting sight, doors that are closed but open. Creating a seamless flow between the exterior and interior and inviting neighborhood residents to participate in its vibrant activities.
Ultimately, the Citrusveiling will evolve into a building that not only serves the community but also becomes an integral part of it, inviting local residents to claim it as their own and ensuring it gives back to the neighborhood and its people. By changing the doors
