Breathtaking new renovation transforms TU Delft’s neglected Renaissance-style library

After years of neglect, the TU Delft's De Oude Bibliotheek went through a major renovation and was turned into a training center for the offshore energy industry. BK Architecten teamed up with KREUK architectuur and Stephanie Gieles interieurontwerp, and set out to renovate the building and adapt it to its new use. In terms of design, the architects drew inspiration from the history of the place, existing architecture and some of the original features such as terrazzo floors, stucco ornaments and...