Reuse of old buildings by pyrrhula

Reuse of old buildings

In Holland we try to reuse typical old buildings to a new use and destination . This building (it was on yesterday`s pic. too) has been built in the past as a warehouse for farm requirements, like feeds and fertilizers (written on the wall) . Now there are apartments and people live in it very nicely.
Something we also lost in the modern times. In the past , works and living was in the same area and not separated like we do to day. I remember from my youth that all kind of trades and workshops was just in the street or around the corner. It`s gone now, ( and I miss it somehow)
Wish you all: have a great and nice weekend and week to come.
February 7th, 2014  
is this Middelburg? I like the fact that certain historical buildings are renovated and modernized to nowadays living. Wouldn't mind living in one of them. Love the shutters. Is that the coat of arms (wapen van) Zeeland?
February 7th, 2014  
@pyrrhula same for you.
February 7th, 2014  
It is good to see these old buildings taking on a new life. I hope you have a good weekend too
February 7th, 2014  
@overalvandaan Yes. No , the arms = a lion swim into waves .
If you like I`ll do tomorrow a nice pic. of it.
February 7th, 2014  
Great capture
February 7th, 2014  
Great shot. I like it when buildings are repurposed. Have a great weekend.
February 7th, 2014  
It's a lovely looking building and so nice to be useful again. When the tear down buildings here, it is kind of sad and a waste.
February 7th, 2014  
Love the shutters.
February 8th, 2014  
Love the design on the shutters
February 8th, 2014  
Very interesting history of this building. It makes sense to try to reuse existing buildings like this - Lucy
February 8th, 2014  
So nice the buildings are kept and put to new use. Love those shutters. Super image and information, Ferry.
February 8th, 2014  
How great to have an apartment here - lovely building.
February 8th, 2014  
Wonderful shot of the building - it's nice that they find ways to reuse the buildings as they were, rather than turning them into concrete and glass monstrosities as they do here.
February 8th, 2014  
So nice the buildings are kept and put to new use. Love the bicycle.
February 8th, 2014  
is het t zelfde gebouw als op die ander foto? t is heel mooi!
February 9th, 2014  
@petraf . Ja
February 9th, 2014  
Nice shot showing Dutch architecture
February 9th, 2014  
Great idea to make good use of buildings like this. Thank you for your detailed info on Dutch life.
February 11th, 2014  
Very interesting building.
February 12th, 2014  
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