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The Gasthuiskerk (guest house church) has its origins in the Middle Ages (fifteenth century) and is one of the oldest buildings in the University Quarter. Remnants of this building are partially located in what we now refer to as parts B and C. Part A is the adjacent main building of Allard Pierson. On behalf of the UvA, the foundation of building part C has been restored, and the upper structure is being made suitable for use within the existing layout.
Building parts B and C from above
The three building parts of the Allard Pierson and the Gasthuiskerk
Information about the building
  • Functions and Features

    Office Function
    The Gasthuiskerk serves as an office space. The upper floors of Building C have been designated as a "swing location" for the University Quarter. This means it is used as a temporary site for UvA departments and must therefore be flexible in its use. Currently, the building is occupied by staff from the Centre for Latin American Research and Documentation (CEDLA), who relocated here from the Roeterseiland Campus in August 2024.  

    Building B is entirely allocated to the technical department and the Performing Arts division of the Allard Pierson (AP).  

    Outdoor Space
    A design is being developed for the outdoor area linked to the building on the courtyard side. The goal of this design is to reestablish an effective pedestrian route to and from the adjacent Allard Pierson Museum.

  • Sustainability

    Several sustainability have been taken during the renovation of the Gasthuiskerk to make it more sustainable and future proof:

    • Solar Panels: One of the sustainability measures for the building is the installation of solar panels. On the roof of the Gasthuiskerk 33 panels have been installed. These generate about 11,500 kWh per year, what is the amount to power about four households. The Gasthuiskerk is the first building which has active solar panels in the University quarter.
    • Insulation of windows
    • Ventilation System with Heat Recovery: In building part C, a ventilation system with heat recovery will be used, providing energy-efficient air treatment. This system also leads to reduced demand for heat from the existing central heating system.
    • TES (District Thermal Energy Storage) Inlet Station: In the alley of building part C, a part has been designated as an inlet station for connection to the TES (district thermal energy storage) system of the University Quarter. The underground pipes for this have already been installed.
  • History
    Through the centuries

    Building section C is part of the former Gasthuiskerk. It was once a monastery and originally had a completely different shape (longitudinal axis on Turfdraagsterpad).