Renovation of Gilze-Rijen station

Putting the finishing touches back on the project

The Gilze-Rijen station building was put into use in 1916 by the Maatschappij tot Exploitatie van Staatsspoorwegen. The characteristic high roof and the striking brick chimneys made it an iconic building. After more than a hundred years it was time for an ambitious restoration. In addition to the structural maintenance, this was a good time to give the building back its original architectural appearance and at the same time make the building more sustainable.

The most striking aspect of this restoration is the restoration of the characteristic chimneys, which are a striking feature of the original design. With the help of old photos and original facade drawings, a detailed plan could be made for the reconstruction of the high chimney.

The roof is fully insulated and fitted with new roof tiles that are identical to the original tiles. The window frames have been fully restored and fitted with insulating glass. By means of colour historical research, the original colours of the paintwork have been traced and reapplied to the wooden parts, which further enhances the expression of the building.

With this renovation, Gilze-Rijen station has regained its historical charm, while at the same time it has been modernised and made more sustainable. The result is a beautifully restored station, with the reconstruction of the high chimney as the finishing touch.

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Location
 Gilze-Rijen
Floor area
 670 sq m gross floor area
Year
 2020-2021
Status
 Completed
Client
 NS Stations, Utrecht
Architect
 Ruland Architecten, Amsterdam
Constructor
 Ad Wouters, Mierlo
Contractor
 Oome Raamsdonk bv, Raamsdonkveer
Images
 Ruland Architecten, Amsterdam
Photography
 Ruland Architecten, Amsterdam
© Ruland Architecten