PLAN B

Future waterscapes

Master thesis (2024)

Authors

B.A.A. Taweel Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

M.J. Smit Architectural Technology - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
E.J. van der Zaag Architectural Technology - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
F.L. Hooimeijer Environmental Technology and Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
E. Louw Urban Development Management - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
Laurens-Jan ten Kate (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

17-01-2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

"What if the dikes were to break? How can we then live with the water in the most beautiful way?" The Netherlands has a long history of battling against the water. It is high time to embrace the water in a new vision for the Netherlands called "PLAN B: Future waterscapes."

“PLAN B: Future waterscapes” is a utopian vision, building upon the agenda of LOLA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, where we expand the city beyond the dikes. A central tower is introduced, intended for use as both a water reservoir and for residential purposes, inspired by the Indus civilization. Thanks to the flexible and sustainable structure of this building, it can expand along the dike, adding a new urban fabric to the historical city of Delft.