What to do with Swarttouw's warehouses: Breakbulk warehouses of Rotterdam

This thesis examines the historic value of breakbulk warehouses for Rotterdam. It focuses on a warehouse in Merwehaven, a disused port area in Rotterdam. By showing the history of Rotterdam warehouses, redevelopments executed, and demolished warehouses a deeper understanding of warehouses for Rotterdam is given. Giving the historical context and...

Reliving former port areas: The reference to warehouse architecture in new housing blocks of transformed ports

What is the driving force behind referencing traditional architecture in new constructions? This thesis is asking the same question through the topic of new housing blocks with references to the maritime identity located in regenerated and transformed ports. To research this, two case studies have been chosen: Piraeus on the KNSM-Island in...

Beirut Terminus: The transit oasis

Towards sustainable urban waterfronts in the Middle East: assessing the role of cultural heritage in the redevelopment of Port Sultan Qaboos in Oman

When looking at a country like Oman that is abundant in its historical and cultural heritage, it is apparent that these aspects have a huge role in shaping this country’s identity, and remains to this day engraved in different parts of its built environment. However, the values and opportunities of cultural heritage are increasingly overlooked...