Exposing a Corroded Treasure: Historical Analysis of Corrosia in Almere

This paper investigates Corrosia's significance in Dutch architectural history and Almere-Haven's formative years. Utilizing a qualitative approach and primary sources, it delves into Corrosia's historical context, architectural design, and community impact. Designed by Rob Blom van Assendelft and Jan Koning, Corrosia reflects Dutch...

How can Participatory Design Serve as a Vector for the Sustainable Transformation of de Hoeksteen?

This paper examines the valuation and perception of de Hoeksteen, a heritage building in the Netherlands. Expert stakeholders, such as the municipality and architecture historian Joop van Stigt, value the building for its aesthetic qualities and historical significance. In contrast, users of the building, particularly the community organization...

Creating the Community: An investigation of ‘t Karregat and the basis and limits of user involvement in the Dutch multifunctional experiment

This paper aims to analyse the participatory processes involved in the creation and running of community centre ‘t Karregat in Eindhoven using tools and theoretical models on participatory design from the time of the centre’s creation as well as off today. The goal is to understand the limits and shortcomings of the user involvement processes...

Local Production Centraal Beheer

The project is the re-design of Centraal Beheer, guided by the use of materials from the surroundings of Apeldoorn to generate a building which aims to catalyse a shift towards more locally produced materials. In response to the climate crisis and depleting natural resources, the project aims to find value in pre-existing resources within...

Polyvalent Space: Approach of polyvalence design theory applied in Centraal Beheer Office

The aim of this thesis is to explore the application of Herman Hertzberger's core architectural theory ‘polyvalent space ‘in the actual design project. The design principle of ‘polyvalent space’ can be interpreted more thoroughly and reliably by studying the contents of his publications and analysing Centraal Beheer office Building. The first...

Redefining Centraal Beheer: A Montessori Education Center

This project seeks to give new purpose to the Centraal Beheer building in Apeldoorn, designed by Herman Hertzberger, by introducing a new Montessori Education program, containing a Primary School and Secondary School. Through interventions this design aims to redefine the spatial structure of Centraal Beheer, to create a well functioning...

Structuralism Reconfigured: Centraal Beheer as a center for adaptive academic education

This project discovers the possibilities to accommodate a flexible program for academic education in the iconic structuralism monument in Apeldoorn of Herman Hertzberger. It discusses different types of learning environments and application of a diverse and flexible program in the polyvalent structure. The design attempts to introduce different...

Penetrating Structuralsm: A VMBO Education in Centraal Beheer

This project aims to explore the possibilities of renovate Centraal Beheer into a new VMBO school.

Apeldoorn leisure paradise

The graduation project attempts to discuss the possible approaches for transferring the Centraal Beheer into a leisure and recreation center.

Interaction In-between: Keeping the rules while breaking the rules

This project is dealing with Centraal Beheer Office, designed by Herman Hertzberger, one of the most representative Structuralism Architects. Despite its architectural meanings and values, Centraal Beheer Office is now disconnected from its surroundings and possess various problems such as sustainability. Since Structuralism Architecture pursued...

Hertzberger Quartier (Residential  & Retail & Recreation): The future of Structuralism architecture

In this graduation project, the future of Structuralism Architecture, I studied an adaptive reuse of Centraal Beheer by Herman Hertzberger. The main ambition of architectural experimentations is to find an appropriate balance between the heritage values protections and the future transformation of this iconic building. The new additions and...

LEIDEN HUMANITIES Campus & Boutique Residences: 72 | 50 Beyond the Boundaries

This graduation report is a summary of the architectural analysis, design interpretation and reflections of the Dutch Structuralism Movement. By using Leiden Humanity Faculty designed by Joop van Stigt (1976) as a case study, the researches were conducted through various perspectives which range from architectural/urban design strategies,...