Adaptive Re-use design DBU

PROJECT SUMMARY

The Dutch Burgher Union of Ceylon , is an organization of Dutch Burghers in Sri Lanka. It was established on 18th January 1908 by Richard Anthonisz. In 1913, the union constructed a two storey building in cinnamon gardens Colombo 07 which still exists with its colonial architecture and it is a true piece of Ceylon history.

The design project is deriving from Adaptive Re-use buildings, This project will be to connect the Dutch Burger Union and its activities to the public more effectively through expanding and redesigning the building to a new brief. This is in a prime location in Colombo, Thunmulla Junction. The design retain the old building with its distinct character with minor alterations and redesign of the later extension in the rear side of the building.

SITE PLAN

The DBU Building is located in Cinnamon Gardens Colombo 07 near Thunmulla junction. The town consisted of a very large Burgher and Muslim population in early periods and now it’s a Sinhala majority area with other minor communities belongs to ethnic groups such as Moors, Tamils, Indian tamils.

SECTION AA – SCALE 1:400

SECTION BB – SCALE 1:400

The design will provide more than one use or purpose in the design venue. Because of that it is named as a mixed use venue. The functions will help users to feel and expose creativity, and have joyful memories here. The users can rent this place and can organize events like exhibitions, interactive art installations, live performances. They will not feel tired as there are also spaces provided with refreshments and resting areas.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:200

FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:200

ROOF PLAN – SCALE 1:200

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