Publication: the Ruins of Monumentenbezit

In our portfolio you will find five ruins: the ruin of Teylingen, the ruin of Strijen, the ruin of Brederode, the ruin of Nuwendoorn and the castle of Oostvoorne. Each one a monument whose story forms an important part of Dutch history.

The great paradox of ruins is that they show only a fraction of a once impressive building. How can you preserve something that has fallen into disrepair? Maintenance of ruins is about stopping the decay, while giving the illusion that it continues. Restorations are necessary to preserve the historical material of the ruin. In this new publication we share our approach to these unique monuments.