Finite Element Analysis of Building Deformations Due to Deep Excavations

Over the past decades an increase in underground construction is observed. Deep excavations are among the structures used for underground construction. The construction of such structures often affects nearby existing structures and causes possibly even damages.<br/>The prediction of these damages is usually done by following these steps:<br/>1....

The Maritime Mile: A sustainable sportscape in Amsterdam

Sports are moving away from the city centre. This is happening despite a growing need for sports, especially among young people. While sports can help create a healthy city through encouraging interaction with their surroundings and the city, they also positively affect the social cohesion of neighbourhoods. The need for sports is specifically...

Intersections: A reinterpretation of density at mobility hubs

Over time physical intersections such as mobility hubs have grown to places with high densities of users. The same accounts for digital intersections such as social media platforms which also have grown to places with high amounts of users. Both make use of density as a focal point for public activity. Physical mobility hubs for example offer...

The permeable residential block

The graduation project is to design Dutch Housing in the City of Amsterdam. The project site, the Groenmarkt contains a dynamic history and complex environment which I have to consider to design dwellings to enhance quality of private and collective life. Besides, many contemporary urban dwellings show low sense of belonging between dwellers....

Culture place in Zuidas

Flexible fragmentation: Transforming a neighbourhood, by segmented transformation of the Borstblok