18 December
2009
Hans van Heeswijk wins commission 'Mauritshuis on the Plein' extension
The Royal Gallery of Paintings
Mauritshuis in The Hague announced that the commission to implement
the ‘Mauritshuis on the Plein’ Master Plan has been awarded to Hans
van Heeswijk Architects, Amsterdam. Following a thorough selection procedure
the jury, chaired by Chief Government Architect Liesbeth van der Pol,
were unanimous in their choice of his design: ‘A splendid design that
does justice to the international eminence of the Mauritshuis.’
‘Mauritshuis on the Plein’ Master Plan
The ‘Mauritshuis on the Plein’ Master Plan includes the substantial extension of the museum by means of an
underground passageway to a part of the Nieuwe or Litteraire Sociëteit De Witte, located across the street. As
a result, museological and visitor facilities (such as entrance, restaurant, shop, cloakroom) will be brought in
line with the 21st-century requirements. The extension will also allow the creation of an education suite, a new exhibition space and lecture theatre. Extensive renovation of the existing Mauritshuis building
is also part of Master Plan.
Emilie Gordenker, Director of the Mauritshuis in The Hague:
Emilie Gordenker Director of the Mauritshuis is delighted that Hans van Heeswijk Architects has won the
Mauritshuis aan het Plein commission. ‘We were deeply impressed with Hans van Heeswijk’s outline design.
Not only has he translated our wishes and requirements more than satisfactorily, he has also conceived an
exciting and innovatory design. We look forward to the Preliminary Design.’ The
Preliminary Design will be presented in the second quarter of 2010.
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