Learning space of the 22nd century: A scenario-based design assignment on the future of Amsterdam in the year 2100, with a focus on how education will develop towards a future where most work is automated.

This graduation is about the future: a scenario-based design assignment about the future of education in Amsterdam in the year 2100. This work is part of the Complex Projects Graduation studio 2018-2019 of the TU Delft Faculty of Architecture. In 2100, automation of work will have a massive impact on our society. Labor will not be the primary...

Amstel Health Base: Engaging in health in the future city

When looking at the future we try to imagine what will be factors in life we value the most. When it comes to focussing on the main quality of life it comes down to our health. Health will grow into becoming a lifestyle and not only a clinical state. Within a city where the population count will grow towards 1.5 million inhabitants it is the...

Detox Life Sharing Community: A green connector

In the future, with the development of AI, robotics and medical technology, people have higher life expectancy and focus more on mental/spiritual experience. Amstel, as a developing Amsterdam sub-center, is expected to become an (P)Leisure area by 2100. However, not every future residents can live a happy life. With virtual technology addiction,...

(in)human architecture: The confrontation between automated waste infrastructure and the human urban context in 2100 Amsterdam

As a part of the Complex Projects Graduation Studio this project is set in 2100 Amsterdam and part of a collective research and design effort to look forward in architecture and urbanism. Due to technological advancements, automation and the advent of the circular economy, it may be advantageous to locate a recycling and sorting facility inside...

Game Grounds: Playgrounds for gaming in the future city

With the entertainment industry having a significant role in our future society, video gaming will naturally be a part of our lives. Gaming has been a growing industry since its introduction in the 70s, however, this activity will be more than just a hobby in the year 2100. Video games will be considered to be the equivalent of physical sports,...

Gateway to Amstel: Research on the future mid-city transport hub in the Amstel area.

The research and design is about the future of transportation in Amsterdam Amstel and the large node in the area called the mid-city transport hub. Transportation will change in the Amstel area. How people will move through Amstel will change, the same is true for the connection of the Amstel area with other parts of Amsterdam or the Netherlands...

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...

Nomadic Hub

The Amsterdam is currently facing a housing crisis, which, especially in the center, is party caused with people moving to Amsterdam of short period of time. The temporariness of housing will be even more present in the future. The researched characteristics of year 2100 will be globalization, fast transportation, flexibility in terms of work...

2100: FUN UNIVERSE: Vertical Entertaining Complex

In the coming 80 years, the rise of productivity will result in two main directions: first, decentralization of work and production; second, economy turns its focus to emotion and wellness. So we claim that “Pleasure and Leisure are becoming the next leading economy.” We envision Amstel to be a (P)Leisure City. Within this context, the Fun...