Programme

Morning programma - Workshop

As part of the Cherish & Destroy festival, a value assessment workshop is being organized. This is an additional activity that requires separate registration. Participants in the workshop can choose between two topics:

1. Christus Triumfatorkerk – Architect: Geert Drexhage (1914-1982)
2. Former American Embassy – Architect: Marcel Breuer (1902-1981)

The workshop begins with a visit to the selected building, allowing participants to form their first impressions. After these initial observations, the workshop continues with a structured value assessment under the guidance of a lecturer from the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft. This session takes place in the library, auditorium, or 'blue classroom' — all located within the former American Embassy building. Experts contributing to the workshop include: Lidy Meijers, Chris Smith, Sebas Veldhuisen, Rico Heykant, Yimei Zhang, and Erik Hehenkamp. The workshop is free of charge.

Group 1 – Value Assessment Workshop: 20th Century Heritage
Subject: Christus Triumfatorkerk, designed by Geert Drexhage
Meeting point: Christus Triumfatorkerk, Juliana van Stolberglaan 154, 2595 CL The Hague Gathering at the Christus Triumfatorkerk Welcome and introduction by Pastor Jaap den Akker Sketching and making observations (bring paper and pencil) Inventory of interior and exterior impressions Departure to the former U.S. Embassy, Lange Voorhout 102, 2514 EJ The Hague Continuation of the value assessment workshop End of the session

Group 2 – Value Assessment Workshop: 20th Century Heritage
Subject: Former U.S. Embassy, designed by Marcel Breuer
Meeting point: Former U.S. Embassy, Lange Voorhout 102, 2514 EJ The Hague Gathering at the Breuer Embassy Welcome and introduction by Director Akiem Helmling Sketching and making observations (bring paper and pencil) Inventory of interior and exterior impressions Continuation of the value assessment workshop End of the session


Afternoon program lunch: soup and bread Marlies Rohmer and Arno Coenen each give a 20-minute lecture, followed by a discussion moderated by Guido Wallagh. Kees Kaan and Femke Gerestein each give a 20-minute lecture, followed by a discussion moderated by Guido Wallagh. Ronald Rietveld and Saskia Noor van Imhoff each give a 20-minute lecture, followed by a discussion moderated by Guido Wallagh. Break Debate moderated by Guido Wallagh, with all speakers present.


Drinks with opening exhibition Opening of the exhibition showcasing MSc1 student proposals for the transformation of Marcel Breuer’s former American Embassy into an art center and art academy. The students participated in a program from the Heritage & Architecture section of the Faculty of Architecture, TU Delft.