Design for Change: An adaptable housing complex which deals with the impermanence of architecture

The Individual household will represent almost 75% of the household increase in the Netherlands in the coming years. This lead to an increase in the sense of isolation among citizens of all ages. Therefore, there is the urge of housing, specifically designed for this target group, which avoid isolation and foster social interaction. Additionally...

Forget me not: “Dwelling in the past, designing for the future”

Our cities in the Netherlands become more dense, and our population increasingly older. This will increase the pressure on our society and care system. This is especially true in relation to the portion of our population that will be diagnosed with dementia, because in 2040 this amount will have doubled. The focus of this research has been how...

Promenade Architectural Introvert - UvA Library Binnengasthuis Amsterdam

A research and design for a new university library for the UvA at the Binnengasthuis area in Amsterdam. The Binnengasthuis area is an enclosed and introvert enclave in the middle of Amsterdam. The research focusses on the relevance of the introversion at the site. The design creates a symbiosis between the existing buildings and the new added...