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Herbestemming van een voormalig gevangenisziekenhuis binnen een complexe stedenbouwkundige situatie. Kernpunten: herinrichten stedenbouwkundige context, nieuwe functie in gebouw, synergie oud en nieuw.

An exploration of ornament

A1. In Parijs staat sinds 1921 de eerste Franse fabriek van speelgoedfabrikant Meccano. Vanaf 1951 heeft het gebouw andere functies gehuisvest, waarvan de laatste in 2008 het gebouw zal verlaten. De trapsgewijze percelenstructuur binnen het gehele bouwblok is een uitdrukking van het vroegere gebruik als wijnpercelen. Tegenwoordig wonen er in de omgeving van de wijk Belleville naast arbeiders ook steeds meer (Chinese) immigranten en jonge creatievelingen. A2. Mijn afstudeerproject beslaat het herontwerp van de fabriek tot een Multi-cultureel Filmhuis, ontmoetingspunt en lokale Televisiestudio. De ‘deftige’ Art Nouveau gevel en –elementen, de ‘stoere’ Betonconstructies en industriële Staalconstructies blijven hierbij als belangrijke originele waarden behouden. Voor een betere uitdrukking van de architectuur van de Staalconstructies worden op één perceel enkele vervallen appartementen langs de straat gesloopt. Hierbij ontstaat een accent in de zeer dichte stedenbouwkundige structuur, wat de publieke functie van het gebouw versterkt en tot een nieuwe entree uitnodigd. A3. Het belangrijkste concept in mijn ontwerp is de nieuwe, architectonische verbinding tussen de 4 historische percelen waar het Fabrieksensemble zich in de loop der jaren tot heeft uitgebreid. Deze ‘Route’ bestaat voor een groot deel uit rechtlijnige looppaden, luie trappen en trappenhuizen. Via de centrale ‘ontmoetingspleinen’, vides, lichthoven en enkele immense atria is ze verankerd met de bestaande gebouwstructuur. De “Route” zorgt er ook voor dat de 3 nieuwe verschillende functies naast, en vooral boven elkaar kunnen functioneren. A4. In het ontwerp is ook veel aandacht voor de verbinding tussen het Begane Grond niveau en de lagergelegen ‘Tuinkamers’ binnenin het bouwblok, zodat deze toegankelijker worden voor publiek. Met de nieuwe, architectonische ingrepen zijn er 3 ruimere, duidelijker afgebakende groene verblijfsruimtes gecreeërd. A5. Net als de originele architecturen, kenmerkt mijn nieuwe, toegevoegde architectuur zich door haar constructieve ‘duidelijkheid’ en transparantie. Dit karakter uit zich nu via de moderne materialen staal, glas, zink en rubber. De nieuwe, gebogen glasgevel naast het entreegebied is Bouwtechnisch nader uitgewerkt. Naast ‘eyecatcher’ in het straatbeeld, moest deze ook zo transparant mogelijk worden, om de achtergelegen oude Staalconstructies als het ware ‘tentoon te stellen’. Naast een fijnzinnige vormgeving en detaillering heb ik er daarom voor gekozen de vertikale dragers van de glasgevelpanelen uit te voeren als voorgespannen glazen liggers.

In het midden van Djenné staat de grootste basisschool van de stad. De stad staat sinds de jaren '80 op de UNESCO Werelderfgoedlijst en staat vooral bekend om haar bijzondere leemarchitectuur. De huidige basisschool is echter gebouwd van beton en gebakken leemstenen en valt daarom erg uit de toon in de historische stad. Het herontwerp wordt uitgevoerd in leem en het programma is verdeeld over een aantal gebouwen. Door deze gebouwen met een openbare binnenstraat te verbinden aan de stad, vindt de school aansluiting met het historisch stedelijk weefsel. Naast het zoeken naar een vormentaal die aansluit bij de historische architectuur, is er bijzondere aandacht besteed aan een comfortabel binnenklimaat met passieve technieken. Door de oriëntatie en het toepassen van een speciaal klimaatdak, kunnen de lokalen elk seizoen natuurlijk geventileerd worden.

This graduation project is a Masterplan for the DSM East area in Delft and a design for a transformation of the building Laboratory East in a Primary School.

Graduation project.

Pumpstation 1853 at Heemstede Leiduin has lost its relation to its source. This drinking water museum needs an intervention which will revive the building and its surrounding, using water as a connecting element.

Graduation project A transformation of a former railway area in Haarlem into a Museumpark. A transformation of the Seinwezen building which is the main building in the plot. Two building have been added to the Seinwezen based on the essence, which is the shape. Interior walls have been removed to open it up. Through the three buildings runs a railway track.

Masterplan for the transformation of the factory site of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Gist- en Spiritus Fabriek Delft. Taking into account the preservation of the industrial heritage and the new development of the Spoorzone Delft. A transformation from production to knowledge industry. A design for the transformation of the factory building the Taplokaal into a TEDcenter, a Office- and Conference center for TED.

Transformation of a closed complex into a small city within the innercity of Delft

Inter-Cultural Exchange Developing an architectural proposal in Ghana as a Dutch architect requires a self-conscious and critical position regarding the obvious socioeconomic disparities between the two countries. To achieve an appropriate architecture, patronizing tendencies of western work should be avoided whilst a realistic perspective into the local building industry should be established. A sensible approach to the geography and climate are also essential. Ultimately, instead of attempting to make a ‘typical’ Ghanaian building the design attempts to emphasize the confluence of Western and African design culture. Urban Acupuncture In response to the plans to destroy and rebuild the market as a Western modeled shopping mall this design proposes an alternative solution for redevelopment. First a series of personal mappings and anthropological work by Gracia Clark and AbduhMalikh Simone identified what important patterns and systems are essential to the markets functionality as well as what structural deficiencies need urgent attention. Based on the research a strategy of ‘urban acupuncture’ is proposed to reach maximum gain with minimal intervention in the market. This subtle intervention is crucial, because informal and social networks are fundamental to the livelihoods of local traders as well as the general supply and distribution logistics that define the market. Furthermore, market traders survive on a daily wage, which is little above the poverty-line. This thesis thus opposes the dislocation of traders, prolonged disruption of the daily routine, or the wholesale formalization of this vivid and dynamic system, and rather seeks to implement a structure that can gradually be built without requiring total transformation. Public Amenities However, while certain positive aspect of the current market are identified, there are serious deficiencies that cause discomfort for traders as well as customers of the market. Bad sanitation, overcrowding, fire-hazard, and bad access, amongst other issues, are part of a daily routine that is far from ideal. Based on interviews, and participation in a daily trading routine, certain problems were identified, and a design brief formulated. The final structure contains an Internet cafe, offices for market officials, a medical and daycare center, a kayayoo (girls that carry groceries) rest-place, a fire- and security post, toilets, and a water storage and acces point. Whilst the design doesn’t attempt to solve all issues and deficiencies, it shows that alternative more delicate strategies can significantly improve life on the market. Architectural Aesthetic Although a very cautious strategy was used for the intervention, the proposal uses architecture as an organizational device to make the generic form of the market more legible. In order to create a strong architectural presence, the main structure is lifted above the ground floor and uses a strong pattern based on Kente cloth to create a contrasting aesthetic with the homogeneous roofscape of rusty corrugated steel roofing. Given that the design anticipates expansion, appropriation and modification a clear modular structure is implemented that has a formal resilience and will remain a legible as an integrated yet autonomous architecture on the Kejetia Market.

This master thesis is a full plan for the transformation of the Kumasi Zoo in Ghana on urban/landscape/architecture/building technology scale.

Het kasteel in Gemert is in 2010 vrijkomen te staan. Dit gebouw heeft naast monumentale waarden, ook gevoelswaarde voor de mensen in de omgeving. Nu dreigt sloop omdat de oorspronkelijke functie niet meer van toepassing is. Herbestemming kan nu nieuwe perspectieven bieden. Binnen de studio Gemert heb ik gezocht naar een opzet voor een nieuwe functie die de herbestemming van het Kasteel ter hand neemt.

Design of a transformation of a factoryhall with the the plotsize of 6 footballfields to a new cityquarter.

For the BAT (British American Tobacco factory) terrain to re-use and use the main valuable buildings as a source was a starting point, this approach depends in the cultural, historical, architectural and social value that the obsolete buildings have. Architectural values related to standardization, function and form, mostly the halls from the year 1921 till 1952 have an architectural value, because of the unity, clarity and precise construction linked with the industrial production. As a recognizable element, prefabricated concrete columns and beams as a repetition, express the clear way it was constructed and assembled. The new flora exhibition space in "hall 12", is related to the biodiversity in the landscape that is predominant in Zevenaar. The flora exhibition space is a new function that can enhance the horticulture value, and can give a new identity to the people in Zevenaar. So the necessity of an architectural landscape considers the ecological approach and the relation to the context. It intend to recover aesthetically the spirit of a place, which lose the identity caused by the urban intervention.

The interesting thing about art is that it bonds people, no mather where you come from or who you are. Fore that reason and also because my own interest in art, I’ve tried to learn things about Kumasi via art. Especially crafts are an important heritage for Kumasi. Art is an instrument to express yourself, it’s good for the self-esteem of residents and students and also can create social cohesion. It’s important to conserve this. Not only to tell history, but also to stimulate the new generation and keep the talent. One important way to do this is to improve the existing art school in Kumasi; the Faculty of Art at the KNUST Campus. The prob¬lem of the current accommodation is mainly the lack of space. The challenge is to improve this faculty at the current building plot. Therefore the objective is to make a proposal design for the restoration and renovation of this faculty. The enlargement of education space is mainly necessary for staff accommo¬dation, studio space, lecture rooms, art storage and place for symposia. In this way I try to contribute a little to preserve art and it’s benficial assets. LET'S MEET EACH OTHER The faculty is located in the Northern part of the KNUST Campus. A new entrance will be proposed, so that also residents of surroundings districts, like Ayigya, can visit the faculty and participate for instance painting workshops. At the current building site, there are hardly places to meet. However it could be an opportunity to create those places, where students and tutors can relax in the shadow or spend their lunch break. The current building ensemble exits of several longitudinal pavilions which function as classrooms. In the course of time this area has extended in the same typology. The atmosphere is pleasant and the ensemble appears like a small village. There is a little bit of green, but this could be increased. The concept is to take down some existing classroom pavilions, which have a low building quality. The renewal exits of new pavilions, which will be build in the same architectural typology as the existing ones, but in an innovated way. To shift them in a certain way, meetings places will be created. Only some large trees will cover these areas. When it’s to hot inside the classroom pavilions, lectures and presentations can be held outside now, ADAPTION OF SPACE Because of the water erosion in the area, the building site will be terraced. Terracing will decrease the speed of the water and therefore create water erosion control. The new landscape that will be constructed is the joining component that connects the old and the new pavilions. Because the levels of the landscape are all one step high, it’s also a place where you can sit on. As well some places can function as a podium where lectures can be held. When the landscape is in use, the outside space becomes suited to the needs of the students and tutors, but when it’s not in use, it’s just the green landscape itself. Therefore this new landscape can loan itself perfectly for the adaption of education space. A POINT OF VIEW From the board of deans there was the question to cluster the functions more. For that reason also a reorganization of the functions will take place. The workshops are grouped together now as one big family. Via a bridge this area will be entered. The five new workshop pavilions surround a large terrace on the first floor level. From here you can enter the pavilions on the first floor, but it’s also a communal area where larger events can be held or expositions can be organized. This place gives a great view over the rich vegetated campus area, in the direction of the district Ayigya.