overtreders w: thuys at the dolhuys

‘thuys at the dolhuys’ by overtreders w, haarlem, the netherlands image © jorn van eckall images courtesy of overtreders w

dutch practice overtreders w have sent us images of their recently completed ‘thuys at the dolhuys’, a restaurant within a psychiatrist museum in haarlem, the netherlands. situated within a 14th century chapel of a psychiatric hospital, the original function is accentuated by painting the walls crisp white and exposing the masonry of the tower. a children’s play area is placed within a nook at the base of the brick shaft.

custom-designed furniture integrates and caters to the specific qualities of individuals with psychiatric problems, allowing ease of assembly by volunteers. a bar counter is covered with matte glazed tiles. a metal box chandelier surfaced with wool felt, matching a modular bookcase for magazines, colored acoustical panels and picture frames. the oak of an original bench has been re-purposed into a long table and used lampshades were reupholstered with grey velvet for pendant lighting. an eclectic collection of interior elements contribute to a warm atmosphere.

bar counter covered with matte tilesimage © jorn van eck

window to kitchenimage © jorn van eck

psychiatrist office atmosphereimage © jorn van eck

pegboard wall for photosimage © jorn van eck

magazine cornerimage © jorn van eck

daylit dining area with reused lampshade pendantimage © jorn van eck

glass-enclosed diningimage © jorn van eck

children’s nook within the tower’s exposed baseimage © jorn van eck

exterior of the 14th century chapelimage © jorn van eck