The monastery complex Mariënhage in the centre of Eindhoven will be repurposed. Diederendirrix and Architecten|en|en transform the buildings; Buro Lubbers is responsible for the urban development integration and layout of the outdoor area.

The Paterskerk, the former Augustinianum and the Studentenkapel will be redeveloped for public duties, while preserving their cultural and historical value. The monastery – in which the priests of the Order of Augustinians are still living at present – is in good condition, but other buildings are in urgent need of renovation.

Public facilities
The Augustinians – together with the city of Eindhoven – started looking for a party that wants to take care of the monastery complex and that wants to keep it a place ‘to meet, connect and immerse oneself’. Funeral cooperation DELA signed up as a developer.

DELA takes over the area with its accompanying buildings from the Order of Augustinians and the local council. The cooperation will have the existing buildings and the Paterskerk restored and will make them more accessible. The plan is to have a conference space, a ceremony house and ‘facilities to meet and stay overnight’, according to DELA. Diederendirrix architects and Architecten en|en will undertake the transformation of the buildings.

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