IJ plein grammar

a design for a grammar school in Amsterdam-noord

Museum + Hotel: A dependance for the Kröller-Müller Museum

Living next to a flagship development: Research on creating mutual, local benefits between the residential neighbourhood Van der Pekbuurt and the contemporary flagship area Overhoeks Amsterdam, in socioeconomic and spatial terms

Since the 1980s, many flagship developments appeared in de-industrialised cities: high-profile and prestigious land and property developments which play an influential and catalytic role in urban regeneration. The research focuses on the flagship development Overhoeks in Amsterdam and its effects on the adjacent neighbourhood Van der Pekbuurt....

Notion of the North

‘At the moment Amsterdam, including the north, is undergoing big changes...’ ‘... the city is suffering from the crisis and is looking for new ways to house people. This also concerns the district of Amsterdam Noord. How will these changes and conditions effect the character of this part of Amsterdam. Will ‘Noord’ in twenty years still be ‘Noord...

Constructief uitdagend transferium

Architectural Engineering dubbel afstudeertraject Architectuur + Bouwtechnologie. A: Transferium met als technische fascinatie grote overspanningen BT: Optimalisatie dubbel gekromde constructie naar het eigen gewicht en de wind en het ontwerpen van een generieke constructiemethode voor complexe knopen.

TRIPOLIS: Three cities for Amsterdam

De leegte als bouwsteen

"The Center for Wounded Warriors" Amsterdam Noord

A center for the rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans of the dutch military service who have been diagnosed with a mental health problem after their service. The center will provide diagnostic and treatment facilities for both in and out patients. In addition the center will provide facilities and a connection to the surrounding Flora...

Achter de facade van flagships: Hoe gebouwen met een ‘katalyserende werking’ door bewoners worden ervaren

In dit afstudeeronderzoek is onderzocht in hoeverre de katalyserende werking van een flagship door lokale bewoners wordt ervaren. In dit geval ging het om bewoners uit de Van der Pekbuurt met daarbij het EYE Filmmuseum en de ontwikkelingen in Overhoeks als flagship. Daarnaast is onderzocht door welke mechanismen deze katalyserende werking kon...

Amsterdam-Noord: The development of and the liveability in the north side of Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a popular city which creates problems on the housing market and in the overcrowded inner city. Amsterdam-Noord has been, to a large extend, a problem area for a long time. Now that the city needs to develop this thesis explores how Noord can contribute to the goals of the municipality. The so called transformation zone at the...

Green Bond Amsterdam-Noord: Re-organize urban forest for future garden city

In recent years, population ageing is becoming more and more of a challenge for cities to prepare for. Improving facilities for an all-age-friendly city can provide a healthy and supportive life for both the young and the old living in cities. One of the cities of interest in this is Amsterdam. Amsterdam has been exploring sustainable and...

Urban vitality - restoring public life in Amsterdam-Noord

Amsterdam is a city known for its vibrancy, tolerance and diversity. In the last few decades, the city has grown immensely and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Therefore, it looks across the IJ-river to redevelop its northern city part. The former harbour, industry and labour-class neighbourhoods need revitalisation after...