The performing arts academy: a generator of human well-being

Over the last century, Rotterdam has become one of the world’s key port cities and will continue to broaden its horizons. Feijenpoort area, located in the city district Feijenoord, became one of the migrant labourers‘residential areas during this period. Since, it has been regarded as a socio-economically challenged, deteriorated and...

Mobility Hub in Feijenoord: Facilitating Urban Connections using the Idea of Street

Street, as the fundamental infrastructure for circulation, access and connectivity,<br/>is the crucial public space that supports economic, social and cultural activities.<br/>Moreover, the identity and development of city would be influenced by the street. Since the street was taken as a unit of planning in the 16th century, it has been...

A Productive Marketplace: Reinterpreting the Market Typology as a tool for sustainable, productive opportunities

The marketplace has established itself, since the beginning of ancient trade, as an arena for economic, social and cultural exchange. Throughout history, markets have played an important role as the mediator in the trading of both globally and locally produced commodities. However, global logistics and consumption have highlighted the increased...