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Bortot, F. (author)Luigi Vanvitelli’s reuse project for the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome offers interesting insights into the meaning of architectural reuse, providing relevant points of discussion even for the present times. Research shows an overwhelming amount of negative criticism around the intervention, starting at the time of its construction...student report 2024
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van de Mast, Noud (author)The city is by definition full of strangers. To any person in the city, strangers are far more common than acquaintances. Even residents that live close to each other are strangers. Though good city sidewalk life can enhance safety and neighbor interaction on the streets. It may appear purposeless, but sidewalk contacts can change the city’s...student report 2024
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Suijs, Steef (author)The car is a demanding mode of transport. The small capacity, the limited daily use and the number of parking spots that are needed on different locations; at home, at work and other locations makes a vehicle a space-consuming object. Especially in cities, the number of cars effects the liveability, because they are prevailing on the streets. To...student report 2024
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Nistor, Cristina (author)Nicolae Ceausescu's regime in Romania, beginning in 1965, aimed at industrializing the country by increasing the labor force, leading to the development of large-scale housing blocks across Romania following the Soviet model. Urban planning and design were instrumental in serving political objectives such as industrial development, urban...student report 2024
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Huisman, E.E.W. (author)The urban history of Amsterdam has changed a lot over the past centuries, with the city’s streets and waterways serve as conduits of transformation. From its modest origins amidst peat bogs to its emergence as a bustling hub of commerce and culture, Amsterdam’s story is intricately connected with the evolution of transportation.<br/><br/>At the...student report 2024
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Yu, Z. (author)Metabolism as the avant-garde architectural movement in Japan, reflects the thinking for the future toward changes, new technology, and social resilience by the 1960s Japanese architects. The movement is deeply rooted in the Japanese Buddhist belief based on reincarnation and architectural tradition based on dismantling.<br/>From a functional...student report 2024
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Sora, Bianca (author)This paper analyses the use of natural light as a design element in museums. While the design of natural light is important for all types of buildings, it takes additional layers of complexity in museum buildings and exhibition spaces. Due to the need to preserve the artwork, museums tend to become black boxes, with no interaction with the...student report 2024
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Prokopiuk, Katarzyna (author)This research investigates the importance of leisure practices in bringing rivers back to cities. It explores the historical and present significance of water-based recreation and its role in urban ecosystems. The paper analyses the development of waterfronts from centres of social activity, through their industrialization and neglect, to a...student report 2024
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Shah, Vihaan (author)This research aims to investigate the cultural and historical significance of Mazagaon and its "bunders" within Mumbai's port area, specifically focusing on the informal economy, communities, and colonial heritagestudent report 2024
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El Omari, Oudail (author)In the midst of economic turmoil and environmental adversity, Bedouin communities in the Levant demonstrate remarkable resilience through their architectural practices and communal ethos. This study examines the spatial dynamics of Bedouin settlements, exploring their adaptation strategies during the economic crisis of 2023 in Lebanon, and...student report 2024
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van der Cammen, Eva (author)The Great Fire of Chicago in 1871 destroyed almost the entire city. As a result, the Chicago School of Architecture emerged, which is characterised by high-rise buildings with steel skeleton frames. This architectural movement spread beyond America and influenced cities worldwide. This thesis analyses the impact of the American high-rise...student report 2024
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Stražinska, K. (author)Despite nearly three decades having passed since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Soviet-era housing remains a significant component of major cities’ housing stocks. Often perceived as outdated and socially stigmatized, these housing estates surpass their intended lifespan, leading to difficulties in maintenance and renovation. In this study,...student report 2024
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Maassen, Axelle (author)This thesis discusses the heritage approach of adaptive reuse as a way to preserve and protect abandoned churches in Limburg. For this, a discussion is had on the social and cultural dynamic and history of Limburg. This is a province in the Netherlands with a deep historical connection to the Catholic religion. This paper explores the province’s...student report 2024
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Schreinemachers, Flo (author)The motive for this thesis lies with public buildings that were designed for a specific purpose and seemed to meet the wishes of their time and place, but the popularity of which declined, leading to demolishing or large renovations. The building that is being studied is the Babylon building in the Hague, a multi-functional building built in...student report 2024
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van Haaften, Steven (author)The focal point of this thesis lies within the state building situated on Bezuidenhoutseweg in The Hague. Having been inaugurated in 1985, the edifice functioned as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for approximately 35 years and, from 2021 onwards, as a temporary accommodation for the Dutch Parliament. This thesis, therefore, evaluates the...student report 2024
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Batbay, Atacan (author)This paper investigates the Enver Hoxha Pyramid in Tirana, exploring its evolution through three distinct phases of significance. Originally serving as a museum dedicated to Enver Hoxha during the communist era, the Pyramid later lost its identity following the fall of communism. However, a recent renovation has breathed new life into the...student report 2024
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Poenariu, A.O. (author)‘The Emergence of Women Architects in Romania’ aims to uncover a recent past. It investigates the circumstances in which female architects started to pursue their careers. This paper examines the challenges and difficulties that women have faced and focuses on how the political context influenced the availability of work opportunities.student report 2024
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ter Glane, K.E. (author)This thesis explores the interactions between the architect Christopher Alexander and the visionary grouping of architects known as Team 10, with a focus on Alexander's participation in one of Team 10's famous meetingsa t the Abbaye de Royaumont in 1962. Both Alexander and Team 10 went on to make important contributions to architectural history...student report 2024
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Ilieva, Ina (author)Communism was a big part of the Bulgarian history that started after World War 2 and lasted until the last decade of the previous century. This period greatly influenced the current architecture, and mindset and ideas of the people. It is famously known for regarding every individual as equal, which resulted in every person having the same...student report 2024
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Kanbier, Rosie (author)Leiden kent een rijke geschiedenis, vanaf de oorsprong tot het heden. Van Romeinse nederzetting aan de Limes en de Rijn, tot een grote universitaire stad. In de geschiedenis van Nederland speelt Leiden een prominente rol als een stad, ontstaan tussen de 11e en 12e eeuw na Christus. De stad bloeide op vanwege haar strategische ligging. Gelegen op...student report 2024