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Location:<\/strong> 4 Queensway Road, Gibraltar
Status:<\/strong> Realized
Program:<\/strong> Leisure center, skating ring, bowling, cinemas and restaurants
Date:<\/strong> 2007
Client:<\/strong> Gibraltar government
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Description<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”none” ul_item_indent=”37px” admin_label=”OContents V4 – Olena – Text – Sed id interdum urna…” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#9b9b9b” text_line_height=”165%” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The King\u2019s Bastion project is an example of a modern architectural intervention in a historical setting. Located at Queensway Road 4 in Gibraltar, the project was completed in 2007, breathing new life into a once-abandoned and dilapidated fort that had been repurposed as a power generating station. The urban planning concept and architectural design for this intervention were developed by Ritzen Architecten, commissioned by Credo Espa\u00f1a and the Montagu Group, as part of the redevelopment of the Mid Town District.<\/p>\n

The design emphasizes a harmonious contrast between old and new elements. The historical bastion, with its casemates, was carefully cleaned and restored to preserve its original character. A contemporary addition, described as a “silver jewelry box” made of stainless steel, was placed in the courtyard. This sleek, modern structure stands on elegant legs of polished composite concrete, adding a sense of lightness and refinement to the robust surroundings.<\/p>\n

One of the key features of the design is the glass orangery, a transparent structure that connects the old and new parts. It allows daylight to flood into the space, illuminating the stone walls of the bastion and enhancing the overall atmosphere. The King\u2019s Bastion now serves as a leisure center with various entertainment facilities, including two cinemas and an ice skating rink inside the silver box. The courtyard houses a bowling center, while additional amenities such as a nightclub, restaurant, and caf\u00e9 are located on the ground and first floor of the bastion.<\/p>\n

Since its opening, the renovated King\u2019s Bastion has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, serving as a vibrant cultural and entertainment center in Gibraltar. 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<\/span> Home<\/span><\/a><\/span> 5<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>Location: 4 Queensway Road, GibraltarStatus: RealizedProgram: Leisure center, skating ring, bowling, cinemas and restaurantsDate: 2007Client: Gibraltar governmentTotal floor area: 7100 m2DescriptionThe King\u2019s Bastion project is an example of a modern architectural intervention in a historical setting. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":387793,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

Projects \/ Mixed use \/ Kings Bastion
Description Brief
Location: 4 Queensway Road, Gibraltar
Status: Realized
Date: 2007
Site area: m2
Proposed built area: m2
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The King's Bastion project is a striking example of a modern archi\u00adtectural intervention in a historica! setting. Located at Queensway Road 4 in Gibraltar, the project was comple\u00adted in 2007, breathing new life into a once-abandoned and dilapidated fort that had been repurposed as a power generating station. The urban plan\u00adning concept and architectural design tor this intervention were developed by Ritzen Architecten, commissioned by Credo Espana and the Montagu Group, as part of the redevelopment of the Mid Town District. The design emphasizes a harmonious contrast between old and new elements. The historica! bastion, with its casemates, was carefully cleaned and restored to preserve its original character. A con\u00adtemporary addition, described as a
\"silver jewelry box\" made of stainless steel, was placed in the courtyard. This sleek, modern structure stands on elegant legs of polished compo\u00adsite concrete, adding a sense of light\u00adness and refinement to the robust surroundings.
One of the key features of the design is the glass orangery, a transparent structure that connects the old and new parts. lt allows daylight to flood into the space, illuminating the stone walls of the bastion and enhancing the overall atmosphere. The King's Bastion now serves as a leisure center with various entertainment fa\u00adcilities, including two cinemas and an ice skating rink inside the silver box. The courtyard houses a bowling center, while additional amenities such as a nightclub, restaurant, and caf\u00e9 are located on the ground and first floors of the bastion.
Since its opening, the renovated King's Bastion has become a popular destination tor both locals and tou\u00adrists, serving as a vibrant cultural and entertainment center in Gibraltar. The fusion of modern architecture with historica! restoration in this project demonstrates a thoughtful approach to urban redevelopment, revitalizing a site of historica! significance.<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"1080","footnotes":""},"project_category":[46,49,50,51],"project_tag":[],"class_list":["post-388189","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","project_category-selected-projects","project_category-commercial","project_category-mixed-use","project_category-urban-design"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nKings Bastion, Gibraltar - Ritzen Architecten<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The King\u2019s Bastion project is an example of a modern architectural intervention in a historical setting. 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