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REPORT The Thermae Palace of Oostende is a unique spot along the European coast and one of the most remarkable remnants of the big ambitions of King Albert II. Simultaneously it represents a long forgotten bathing culture, representative for what is often seen in sanitary resorts of the 20th century. Sadly enough the building has never proven to be profitable in its exploitation, despite its series of interventions along the decades. The site appears desolated and neglected. We first decided to give back sense & meaning to the hardly used - but quite monumental and inviting entrance - along the Koniging Astridlaan. With a minor effort in the set of stairs and landings we propose to incorporate an entrance on a new floor level as main access to the reborn Palace Hotel. Underneath the former access for particularly the swimming pool, the new lobby will be allocated. From here a central passage will reveal a hidden connection between city and ocean; one that in our perspective seems so apparent at first sight, though non-existent before. Herewith a logic backbone is given to the building serving as main intervention for its improved and durable exploitation: all functions are linked. On this same semi-souterrain level the former wellness area will be recovered and given new life. The swimming pool on the intermediate level above will be split in two, complemented with relax areas. The space will bath in day light by the reconstructed sky lights. In the badly treated and randomly shaped courtyard above the pool a secluded treasure is formed by the semi- covered Wintergarden. In and on top the wings around this Orangerie a diverse program of housing and lodging will be developed. Volumetric additions on the rooftops will reinforce the typical silhouette of The Thermae Palace and make the whole intervention rentable. The peculiar and typical royal galleries – the original walking corridor of the king between is villa and hippodrome- will be revitalised with appropriate new public programming. Publication´s title: ‘Hotel ‘Thermae Palace’, Ostende Typology: Hotel, Transformation Client: Familia Vanmoerkerke Surface: 25.876 m 2 Year: 2016 Status: In Progress Summary Ostend, Belgium Hotel ‘Thermae Palace’.
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REPORT
The Thermae Palace of Oostende is a unique spot along the European coast and one of the most remarkable remnants of the big ambitions of King Albert II. Simultaneously it represents a long forgotten bathing culture, representative for what is often seen in sanitary resorts of the 20th century. Sadly enough the building has never proven to be profitable in its exploitation, despite its series of interventions along the decades. The site appears desolated and neglected.
We first decided to give back sense & meaning to the hardly used - but quite monumental and inviting entrance - along the Koniging Astridlaan. With a minor effort in the set of stairs and landings we propose to incorporate an entrance on a new floor level as main access to the reborn Palace Hotel. Underneath the former access for particularly the swimming pool, the new lobby will be allocated. From here a central passage will reveal a hidden connection between city and ocean; one that in our perspective seems so apparent at first sight, though non-existent before. Herewith a logic backbone is given to the building serving as main intervention for its improved and durable exploitation: all functions are linked.
On this same semi-souterrain level the former wellness area will be recovered and given new life. The swimming pool on the intermediate level above will be split in two, complemented with relax areas. The space will bath in day light by the reconstructed sky lights. In the badly treated and randomly shaped courtyard above the pool a secluded treasure is formed by the semi-covered Wintergarden. In and on top the wings around this Orangerie a diverse program of housing and lodging will be developed. Volumetric additions on the rooftops will reinforce the typical silhouette of The Thermae Palace and make the whole intervention rentable. The peculiar and typical royal galleries – the original walking corridor of the king between is villa and hippodrome- will be revitalised with appropriate new public programming.
Publication´s title: ‘Hotel ‘Thermae Palace’, Ostende Typology: Hotel, TransformationClient: Familia VanmoerkerkeSurface: 25.876 m2
Year: 2016Status: In Progress Budget: XX.XXX.XXX €
Summary
Ostend, Belgium
Hotel ‘Thermae Palace’.
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Technical Data
MAIN DATAClient:Address:Type:Status:
DATASCompetition: Design of project: Construction:Implementation:
SURFACESSite:Main building:Other buildings:TOTAL:
PROJECT TEAMMain Architect:Collaborators:
Local Architect: Interior design:Lighting design:Landscape architect:Restoration architect:Digital imaging:Model:Photography: Structural engineering: Climate engineer:Building physics advisor:Fire safety specialist:Health and Safety: Urban planning: Survey:Site control:Contractors:
TECHNICAL DATA OF THE PROJECT
Familia VanmoerkerkeKoningin Astridlaan 7, 8400, Oostende BelgiumHotel. Transformation In Progress
20162016--
55.839 m2
25.876 m2
-25.876 m2
Cruz y Ortiz ArquitectosDirk van Wassenaer, Lieke Robben, Muriel Huisman, Óscar García de la Cámara-Lieven Musschoot--Anneleen CassimanPixelMinds, Rendertaxi--Koen van Nevel----Bram SteelandtCruz y Ortiz Arquitectos--
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