Culture change through fine arts: Implementing art venues in gentrified cities

This project is motivated by voice of the citizens of Amsterdam who fight the destructive monster called gentrification. The research prior to the design deals with complexity on different urban and architectural scale levels. The design proposes contra reaction against the culturally negative side effects of gentrification of the city centre of...

Willem van Rijn Building as a Community Cultural Hub

This graduation project focuses on the transformation of Willem van Rijn building in Landlust, Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam West. Landlust is currently having a number of social problems, such as social isolation, poverty, unemployment, etc. The area is under 'Amsterdamse Wijkaanpak', which aims to improve social problems in the neighborhood....