CAY HILL

The possibilities of creating a synergy between an informal settlement, local craftmanship and cultural economic opportunities on Sint Maarten

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

D.G.S. Landburg Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

M.J. Smit Architectural Engineering - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
E.J. van der Zaag Design of Constrution - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
P.M.M. Stoutjesdijk Building Product Innovation - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2020 Danique Landburg
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Published Date

17-04-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

On September 6th of 2017 Sint Maarten got struck by Hurricane Irma, which caused severe damage to the houses, especially to the informal settlements. Sint Maarten is a Caribbean island with a rooted past from its history that has caused severe economic difficulties. Along with, a high amount of migration that has been common among he islands, Sint Maarten has a tourism-led economy. In Turn, the hurricane also affected the tourism-led economy as many visits to the island declined. Lots of building materials on the island are getting imported. The island is lacking of local building resources and knowlegde. This project aims to propose an alternative housing solution and local economic business model for the people living in the informal settlement Cay Hill. This study is investigating the possibilities of creating a synergy between an informal settlement, local craftmanship and cultural economic opportunities on Sint Maarten.