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Harrap and HCVA restore 17th-century Dutch museum

By 2019-09-09T06:00:00

Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden, restored and extended by Julian Harrap Architects and Rotterdam practice Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven Architects (HCVA) - Lammermarkt

Source: Karin Borghouts

Leiden’s classical ‘cloth hall’ has been waiting 70 years for expansion

Julian Harrap Architects has completed the restoration of the historic Museum of Lakenhal in the Dutch city of Leiden.

The conservation specialist was working with Rotterdam practice Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven Architects (HCVA) which also designed a new wing for temporary exhibitions.

The museum authorities have been discussing the “urgent” need for expansion and restoration since 1948.

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