Clubhouse of the Amsterdam rowing association K.A.R. & Z.V. De Hoop

Clubhouse of the Amsterdam rowing association K.A.R. & Z.V. De Hoop: Between sport and meeting

Kemme, Noortje (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

Broekhuizen, A. (mentor)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences

AR2A011

2023-04-20

Although playing sports and meeting go hand in hand, architectural literature does not thoroughly delve into that connection. This thesis, however, is an attempt to grasp the theme through the study of the clubhouse of the rowing association De Hoop on the Amstel River in Amsterdam. First, historical context is provided. The clubhouse dates from 1952, at a time when several other rowing associations were rebuilding their homes that were destructed during the Second World War. Subsequently, a short note is made on the typology of clubhouses that specifically include a space to gather and spectate the sport. The core of the thesis regards an analysis of the three designs that architect Auke Komter made using mainly archival material. All the designs consist of a boathouse on the ground floor, whilst the clubroom is elevated on either the first or second floor. In order to optimize the space meetings, it can be concluded that several sitting areas as well as the flexibility of the space in general. In addition, a transparent facade attracts the members to the space to chat and spectate.

AR2A011
boathouse
rowing association
Auke Komter
Amstel River
1950s
Amsterdam
clubhouse

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