The Ketelhuis, or Gas Factory, is a historic landmark in Deventer, currently under the ownership of Saxion University of Applied Sciences. It serves as a venue for student classes and independent study. Furthermore, the building houses multiple office spaces utilized by various companies for meetings. As a student of Interior Design and Styling at the Jan des Bouvrie Academy, I have been assigned the responsibility of formulating a redevelopment plan for the building. The objective is to repurpose it into a law firm.

Het conceptbeeld

Law Firm:

The concept image encapsulates various elements. The Ketelhuis, also referred to as the Gas Factory, holds a rich history, and I aim to preserve some aspects of its story in my own way, ensuring it remains remembered. This involves embracing the remnants of its past, visible within the Ketelhuis. However, the chosen redevelopment into a law firm signifies a complete transformation, breathing new life into the space.

To pay homage to the aged and rugged elements of its past, the focus lies on embracing the remaining coarse details while seamlessly integrating modern aspects. Additionally, art serves as both inspiration and ornamentation.

"A redevelopment that embraces accumulated traces while subtly incorporating modernism."

The creases symbolize the Ketelhuis itself; a structure that has weathered various transformations before transitioning into a law firm. The vestiges of its past are cherished.
The nest represents the inception of a new chapter, wherein the Ketelhuis is repurposed into a law firm.
The wooden staircase embodies the raw essence of wood, juxtaposed with the finesse of staircase construction.
The mosaic offers a sophisticated nod to the building's history, invoking a sense of nostalgia.
The combination of a stone wall, steel staircase, and honeycomb mirrors celebrates the building's antiquity by showcasing its coarse details while seamlessly blending modern elements.

(Abstract) art serves both as decorative elements and a source of inspiration.

Final design

The design for the redevelopment project of Het Ketelhuis is depicted in the images below.

Upon entering the law firm, you pass through an airlock, an extension of the window where the front door is situated. Directly opposite the entrance is the reception desk, where clients can check-in. To the right, clients can enjoy coffee or tea in the waiting area. On the left side, there is a cloakroom for storing personal belongings such as coats and bags, and restroom facilities are available.

Adjacent to the reception desk, doors on both sides lead to the central area of the law firm. Entering through one of these doors reveals confidential consultation rooms on the left and right sides. These rooms can also serve as workspaces when not in use by clients. In the center is the archive room, a cabinet with various drawers for storing paper documentation alphabetically. Access to this space is secured with an access system, requiring a key card for each drawer.

A staircase leads to a landing above the archive room, providing access to the first floor. On the first floor, you will find office spaces suitable for quiet work or phone calls. Additionally, a walkway at the front of the building allows views down to the ground floor.

For meetings, one returns downstairs to the ground floor. Upon reaching the ground, a door straight ahead leads directly to the meeting room. After meetings, the adjacent lunchroom on the right side provides a space for lunch breaks. Additionally, staff toilets are located here.