Making Space for Light Industry: An Examination of Light Industry Integration through Mixed-use in Amsterdam's Transformation Areas

The presence of industry within the urban environment is gaining significant traction in a number of cities around the world. It’s growth and importance is fuelled by technology advancements that support both traditional local industry and advanced manufacturing. However, there is a lack of a vision and clear approach regarding industry in...

Van Gendt redeveloping industry: The Van Gendthallen, industrial Heritage in the center of Amsterdam.

The assignment of the studio is the redevelopment of the Van Gendthallen, located in the center of Amsterdam. These Industrial halls, were a main part of the Stork-Werkspoor complex on Oostenburg and are listed as national heritage. Over the years Amsterdam has grown around this complex. The friction between the industrial function led to the...

Redevelopment with natural ventilation