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From schoolhouse to statement stay: The Rebyl hotel is a lesson in reinvention

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07 Apr 2025
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From schoolhouse to statement stay: The Rebyl hotel is a lesson in reinvention
  1. The Rebyl transforms the 7,500-sq-m landmark into a bold new destination. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  2. The lobby is meant to be more than a transition space. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  3. Iridescent pendant lighting plays off warm wood tones to create a glow that is at once intimate and effervescent. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  4. The Madame Liberty restaurant, the gym and the hotel's event spaces make the property a dynamic local hub. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  5. The Apto Architects-led intervention preserves and recontextualizes the space's original Art Deco and Amsterdamse School details. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  6. A century-old school is an unlikely setting for a rebellious hospitality concept. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  7. The project challenges conventions, proving that heritage buildings can be both respectful of history and definitely forward-looking. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  8. Abundant greenery ensures the space feels as organic as it is refined. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  9. Apto Architects’ adaptive reuse expertise transforms a historic school into a dynamic, community-driven space. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  10. Guest rooms take cues from the original architecture but rewrite the script. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
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  1. The Rebyl transforms the 7,500-sq-m landmark into a bold new destination. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  2. The lobby is meant to be more than a transition space. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  3. Iridescent pendant lighting plays off warm wood tones to create a glow that is at once intimate and effervescent. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  4. The Madame Liberty restaurant, the gym and the hotel's event spaces make the property a dynamic local hub. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  5. The Apto Architects-led intervention preserves and recontextualizes the space's original Art Deco and Amsterdamse School details. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  6. A century-old school is an unlikely setting for a rebellious hospitality concept. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  7. The project challenges conventions, proving that heritage buildings can be both respectful of history and definitely forward-looking. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  8. Abundant greenery ensures the space feels as organic as it is refined. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  9. Apto Architects’ adaptive reuse expertise transforms a historic school into a dynamic, community-driven space. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
  10. Guest rooms take cues from the original architecture but rewrite the script. - Courtesy of Apto Architects
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Location
Map pointer Vierdaagseplein 1, 6524 AG Nijmegen, Netherlands
Design
Apto Architects
Client
Odyssey Hotel Group
Developer
Lingotto
Floor Area
7,500 sq-m

Situated on Nijmegen’s iconic Vierdaagseplein, The Rebyl reclaims its position as a cultural landmark, inviting both locals and travellers to engage with its lively hospitality experience.

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