November 20, 2020
Start of Restoration of the Centrale Markthal
Observant passersby may have already noticed: the Centrale Markthal has recently been partially covered in scaffolding. Behind those scaffolds, BOEi, the owner of the Centrale Markthal, has started the restoration.
The Centrale Markthal, built in 1934, was once the largest covered market hall in Europe. Now, after many years of faithful service, this robust national monument is in need of maintenance. The restoration aims to address deferred maintenance, restore the monument from damages, and resolve structural issues. This will mark a new phase for the impressive building as a gathering place for creativity, culinary delights, and sustainable initiatives in Amsterdam.
Centrale Markthal in Scaffolding
What will happen? The concrete, masonry, steelwork, and painting will be meticulously inspected. First, the north and west facades will be addressed, followed by the east and south facades. This will be carried out by a team of restoration specialists and craftsmen. Van Milt Restaurateurs, a part of the Takkenkamp Groep, is responsible for the concrete and masonry work. De Boer & De Groot from Harlingen will handle the restoration of the steel windows. Dejo Steigers will, as you may have guessed, provide the scaffolding. B2 Restauratie, a part of KBK Bouwgroep, will oversee the entire process. The restoration is expected to take approximately two years.
Restoring such a large national monument is no ordinary restoration; it requires special knowledge and expertise. Knowledge and expertise possessed only by true craftsmen. BOEi aims to highlight these exceptional crafts. After all, they are indispensable for the preservation of the 61,822 national monuments that the Netherlands treasures. Starting from January 2021, the restoration work on the Centrale Markthal can be closely followed through this website. How will we handle the nearly hundred-year-old materials? What crafts are involved in this process? And what surprises will we encounter? Keep an eye on the website!
On January 28, 2021, the official start of the restoration will be announced.
The restoration is made possible by the Municipality of Amsterdam, Stichting Vrienden van BOEi, the Province of North Holland, the BankGiro Lottery, Marktkwartier West, and the Netherlands Cultural Heritage Agency.