Utrecht municipality nominates 8 Utrecht University buildings as Young Monument

UNESCO Werelderfgoed

De universiteit is eigenaar van veel gebouwen en een deel daarvan is een Gemeentelijk- of Rijksmonument. Het Fort aan de Hoofddijk in de Botanische Tuinen en het overgrote deel van de weilanden vallen zelfs onder het UNESCO Werelderfgoed ‘Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie’.

A Glimpse into the Future: UU buildings nominated as Young Monuments

Until recently, our monuments were primarily concentrated in the city center. However, that is changing soon. The Utrecht municipality has recently expressed its intention to classify 38 city buildings as 'Young Monuments.' This list includes eight buildings from Utrecht University. These structures, dating from the period after 1970, hold substantial cultural-historical value for the city of Utrecht.

Six of these young monuments are situated in the Utrecht Science Park. These include the Hugo R. Kruyt Building, the Minnaert Building, the Educatorium, the University Library, the Basket Bar, and the Warmtekrachtcentrale on Limalaan. Completing the list are the recently renovated University Museum on Lange Nieuwstraat and the Dining Hall at University College Utrecht.

Balancing Heritage and Progress

These young monuments will receive a higher level of protection. Simultaneously, there will be room for change. In the event of potential redevelopment, such as the Hugo R. Kruyt Building, we are dedicated to preserving their historical significance, while also optimising them and making them more sustainable for educational and research purposes.

Source: Utrecht University