The long-term development goal of Fort Kudelstaart is to redevelop the fort into a nautical centre where one can eat, sleep and meet: Zeilfort Kudelstaart. Therefore, the centre will be consisting of multiple hospitality units such as a hotel, restaurant, bar, conference halls, spa, marina and café. Such a combination of units implies a high impact on the environment and society but is necessary for hospitality practices to be financially feasible and economically healthy (Deng & Dart, 1994). The redevelopment of the fort has been extensively elaborated in a masterplan, which intends to strengthen the identity of the fort whilst maintaining the historical UNESCO heritage and staying connected with the community. The project is realized by Martijn de Liefde as investor, developer and fortress keeper.
In order to give the fort a sustainable purpose towards the final realization of the masterplan, the aim of this research is to provide advice on what guidelines should be followed when designing temporary hospitality practices in Zeilfort Kudelstaart.