See, explore, experience

See, explore, experience

van der Pijl, Bing (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

Gonçalves, Joana (mentor)
Quist, W.J. (graduation committee)
Koopman, F.W.A. (graduation committee)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Heritage & Architecture

2022-11-11

Spatial planning and façade design in relation to public or private functions are factors that are considered within every design project. While this applies for newly constructed building projects, it can pose a significant challenge in redesign projects, especially when heritage values and a potential shift from an originally private function to a public function are considered. This study focusses on the approach of spatial planning and façade design by delving deeper into the topic of transparency which herein relates to openness, visibility, proportion, connection and materiality. By conducting a spatial analysis following the space syntax framework of Bill Hillier (2007) and by looking at several literary sources regarding the psychological aspects of façade transparency and transparent materials, the study concluded with an optimalization diagram. By looking at the case study of the redevelopment of the Koudenhorn police station, the study shows how several interventions can be made based on an optimalization of spatial relations, façade transparency and conserving heritage values.

Heritage & Architecture
Shelter Design
Transparency

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Student theses

master thesis

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