Samenvatting

[Re] store Heritage is an architectural intervention that captures the rituals and history of the funerals of the Dutch Royal House of Orange. Originally the last resting place of the royal family was situated in the Grote Kerk (church) of Breda. Later on, the Royals were buried in the great Church in Delft in a crypt that currently is becoming too occupied. This project proposes to move all remains to Breda. Future functionalities can include a new place for internment and royal funerals. [Re]store Heritage revives the national relationship of Breda with the Dutch Royal House. Moreover, it focusses on creating a space for reflection on the historic relationship and the present-day bond of the Royals and the Dutch people. The project offers a multifunctional space for the royals and visitors by providing a balance between hidden and visual aspects of the rituals around Royal funerals.