Artis cannot hold the leader of the Groote Museum renovation project responsible for the demolition of the 19th century interior. The court ruled this week. During the renovation the historic plaster and paint layers were removed by a contractor, which was not permitted according to the permit. According to the judge, the zoo no longer has the right to request compensation from the project manager.
During the now completed renovation of the museum in 2019 it became clear that the plaster layer with old finishing layers painted with marble imitation underneath in the Tiger and King Hall had been chipped down to the brickwork. Furthermore, the ceilings were also demolished to install a steel structure. The adjustments went against the permitting regulations that Artis had received for the renovation.
Due to the demolition, Artis initially received a passive sanctions order, which forced them to temporarily suspend the renovation work. First of all, a plan to restore the plaster had to be discussed with the Environmental Service of the North Sea Canal Area. A final recovery plan was provided in 2021 and approved. Work could then continue, but the zoo later said the project manager’s errors caused a “significant delay” and “additional research and implementation costs.” Artis wanted to recover the costs from the project manager.
The accusations are contradictory
According to the court, the fact that Artis now wants to receive compensation from the project manager is at odds with how they had previously handled the case. When discussing the error, the zoo still sided with the project manager and said the team could not be blamed. The zoo also defended the construction crew’s work.
But after two years of continually defending the project leader, Artis now blames the project leader for the mistakes. Since Artis had long stood by the project manager, the judge said that a complaint from the zoo should not be taken into account. Artis therefore no longer has the right to claim compensation from the project leader.
The Groote Museum is Amsterdam’s oldest museum, dating back to 1855. Artis initiated plans in 2003 for a complete renovation and restoration of the monumental buildings on the site. An important part of this project was the restoration of the Het Groote Museum, with the entrance on Plantage Middenlaan. The museum opened in May 2022 after years of renovation.
2024-01-12 19:13:06
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