WT AMERSFOORT

Built in 1912, the historic water tower on Utrechtseweg stands as a recognizable national monument, strategically positioned on the mountain’s highest point in Amersfoort, Netherlands. As part of a potential restoration and adaptive reuse strategy, this project aimed to revitalize the structure in a socially responsible manner, ensuring a harmonious balance between preservation and contemporary functionality.

The design proposal introduced an 182 m² annex, complementing the existing tower to accommodate the evolving needs of its new use. The revitalized structure will serve as the headquarters of an art gallery, where exhibitions and artistic activities will unfold across the three levels of the tower. At the same time, the annex will house administrative functions and private events within a newly constructed two-story volume.

This project embodies a delicate fusion of heritage conservation and modern intervention, preserving the tower’s legacy while adapting to contemporary cultural and functional demands.