The site of a large convent five hundred years ago, the new Rozemarijn development in Delft now offers a calm and peaceful environment to its 21st century residents and visitors.
Extensive archaeological research is carried out prior to any major construction project in an ancient city centre. When the work is in a city like Delft, which has a fascinating history that involves far more than blue pottery alone, the history lovers at MAB always feel an extra shiver of excitement.
The preparations for the construction of the Rozemarijn complex exceeded all expectations, however. This revealed that the land housed the Saint Ursula convent until 1596, followed by a residential district called the Flemish neighbourhood. The latter had stood the test of time until being demolished at the end of the 1900s
MAB was asked to assist in redeveloping the area by writing a new chapter in this fascinating history. The multifunctional Rozemarijn development includes some very diverse energy-efficient residences in various sizes. The building has its own outdoor space and a shared parking garage. There is also retail space that has been taken up by banks and shops.
Delivered in 2007, Rozemarijn is located in a popular Delft shopping area, nearby a public library, the Beestenmarkt square (well-known for its lovely terraces in summer), and cultural facilities such as museums, art galleries and the De Veste Theatre. It is also situated near another MAB project called Zuidpoort and together the two projects have contributed to a major upgrading of the inner city of Delft.