From then to now
Find your voice in the past, create the sound of the future.
We are Akoesticum, the first and only training centre for
music, dance and theatre of the Netherlands. The place for your
Multi-day rehearsals, training sessions and events.
We are Akoesticum, the first and only training centre for
music, dance and theatre of the Netherlands. The place for your
Multi-day rehearsals, training sessions and events.
1904
1904
1904 TO 1906
The infantry barracks I and II
The infantry barracks I and II were renovated within two years
- Built from 1904 to May 1906. The design is in
neorenaissance style and stands mirror each other. The
architect was probably Captain ir. van Holk. The reason
before construction was the institution of general service
in 1901. The municipality of Ede was seen as a suitable location
Because of its relatively cheap land, close to the railway, and
Suitable practice grounds are a stone's throw away. In
1906, the barracks were commissioned by the 11th
Regiment
- Built from 1904 to May 1906. The design is in
neorenaissance style and stands mirror each other. The
architect was probably Captain ir. van Holk. The reason
before construction was the institution of general service
in 1901. The municipality of Ede was seen as a suitable location
Because of its relatively cheap land, close to the railway, and
Suitable practice grounds are a stone's throw away. In
1906, the barracks were commissioned by the 11th
Regiment
1934
1934
1934
Mauritskazerne and
Johan Willem Friso Barracks
In September 1934, Infantry Barracks I and II received the
names Mauritskazerne and Johan Willem Frisokazerne. In
this period, many other barracks were also given names that
referred to historical figures from the House of Orange or
Historical figures from martial history (famous
military personnel such as Elias Beeckman, Arthur Kool and Van Essen).
names Mauritskazerne and Johan Willem Frisokazerne. In
this period, many other barracks were also given names that
referred to historical figures from the House of Orange or
Historical figures from martial history (famous
military personnel such as Elias Beeckman, Arthur Kool and Van Essen).
1940
1940
1940
World War II
On 10 May 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. In the
evening of 10 May, Ede was in German hands. Shortly afterwards, on
12 May German army units settled on the Edese
barracks. The Johan Willem Friso Barracks was renamed the
Kommodore Boute Kaserne and was used as accommodation
And as a training ground for sailors of the Kriegsmarine.
evening of 10 May, Ede was in German hands. Shortly afterwards, on
12 May German army units settled on the Edese
barracks. The Johan Willem Friso Barracks was renamed the
Kommodore Boute Kaserne and was used as accommodation
And as a training ground for sailors of the Kriegsmarine.
1944
1944
1944 TO 1945
Operation Market Garden
On 17 September 1944, as part of 'Operation
'Market Garden', by Allied troops, the J.W.
Friso barracks hit hard by bombing and the
original gables and stepped gables disappeared. Due to poor
again, many bombs missed their target. In several places
In Ede, these 'misses' ended up with many deaths and
major damage resulted. A total of 71 people were killed. Every year
The bombings in Ede are commemorated. On 17 April
As a village, Ede was liberated by the Canadian Polar Beard Division
and on 9 May, the municipality of Ede was liberated as a whole.
This makes Ede the only municipality to offer exactly five full years of
occupied has been.
'Market Garden', by Allied troops, the J.W.
Friso barracks hit hard by bombing and the
original gables and stepped gables disappeared. Due to poor
again, many bombs missed their target. In several places
In Ede, these 'misses' ended up with many deaths and
major damage resulted. A total of 71 people were killed. Every year
The bombings in Ede are commemorated. On 17 April
As a village, Ede was liberated by the Canadian Polar Beard Division
and on 9 May, the municipality of Ede was liberated as a whole.
This makes Ede the only municipality to offer exactly five full years of
occupied has been.
1949
1949
1949 TO 1951
Restoration Johan Willem Friso Barracks
Restoration of the Johan Willem Friso Barracks began in 1949.
The barracks bid a final farewell to its past as a
infantry barracks. From July 1950, the Air Defence
School (LuAS) at the Maurits and J.W. Friso Barracks for the
importance of NATO's defence across the IJssel Line.
To crown the arrival of the LuAS, on 9 May
1951 General Dwight D. Eisenhower along to host the J.W.
Friso barracks to inspect the anti-aircraft artillery school.
The barracks bid a final farewell to its past as a
infantry barracks. From July 1950, the Air Defence
School (LuAS) at the Maurits and J.W. Friso Barracks for the
importance of NATO's defence across the IJssel Line.
To crown the arrival of the LuAS, on 9 May
1951 General Dwight D. Eisenhower along to host the J.W.
Friso barracks to inspect the anti-aircraft artillery school.
1985
1985
1985
LuAS expansion
Until 1985, the LuAS continued to develop and expand
- Think of the Stingerbol in 1984 - so came a
Air target artillery museum in the exercise hall of the
Johan Willem Friso Barracks. In the years that followed, the
there ended the Cold War and with it began the
winding down defence. In 1997, compulsory attendance for
conscripts suspended.
- Think of the Stingerbol in 1984 - so came a
Air target artillery museum in the exercise hall of the
Johan Willem Friso Barracks. In the years that followed, the
there ended the Cold War and with it began the
winding down defence. In 1997, compulsory attendance for
conscripts suspended.
2010
2010
2010
End of garrison city
In 2006, the remaining anti-aircraft departments moved to
airbase De Peel. Thus, after 100 years, it came to an end
Ede as a garrison town. Also, the in the J.W. Frisokazerne
Established Anti-Aircraft Artillery Museum closed in 2008, but
is now reopened after also moving house
To De Peel. On 16 December 2010, the
Barracks grounds transferred to the municipality of Ede.
airbase De Peel. Thus, after 100 years, it came to an end
Ede as a garrison town. Also, the in the J.W. Frisokazerne
Established Anti-Aircraft Artillery Museum closed in 2008, but
is now reopened after also moving house
To De Peel. On 16 December 2010, the
Barracks grounds transferred to the municipality of Ede.
2011
2011
2011 TO 2014
Akoesticum
In 2011, the three friends Harold Lenselink, Victor
van Haeren and Hans Sluijmer along the vacant and
run-down barracks to Ede-Wageningen railway station. They
had in mind the Akoesticum concept: that talent
in the performing arts cannot exist without a broad
participation. That everyone's life is made of music, dance and theatre
should exist because it is essential to the
development of every human being. The concept Akoesticum - an
Training centre with many large rooms - was very suitable
for the repurposing of the Friso Building. As a result
could the smaller spaces directly behind the front facade
virtually unchanged as bedrooms are used.
The large rooms at the back are rehearsal rooms
become. Most of the spaces already existed, and the architect
only needed to give them a different function. The
original structure of the building thus remained
easily recognisable. The original finishes are also
restored as much as possible. As a result, Akoesticum was
An ideal concept that could be realised with a
very limited number of interventions.
van Haeren and Hans Sluijmer along the vacant and
run-down barracks to Ede-Wageningen railway station. They
had in mind the Akoesticum concept: that talent
in the performing arts cannot exist without a broad
participation. That everyone's life is made of music, dance and theatre
should exist because it is essential to the
development of every human being. The concept Akoesticum - an
Training centre with many large rooms - was very suitable
for the repurposing of the Friso Building. As a result
could the smaller spaces directly behind the front facade
virtually unchanged as bedrooms are used.
The large rooms at the back are rehearsal rooms
become. Most of the spaces already existed, and the architect
only needed to give them a different function. The
original structure of the building thus remained
easily recognisable. The original finishes are also
restored as much as possible. As a result, Akoesticum was
An ideal concept that could be realised with a
very limited number of interventions.
2015
2015
2015 to now
Festive opening
Following the grand opening in 2015 by His Majesty
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has
Akoesticum many musicians, singers, dancers,
theatre makers and other performing artists may
welcome.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has
Akoesticum many musicians, singers, dancers,
theatre makers and other performing artists may
welcome.
Now