Church as a Connector: An Investigation into the role of the Transition zone in the Transformation of the Grote- of Mariakerk towards a Public Interior, whilst maintaining its Heritage Values

Churches have always been the centre of Dutch society to gather under one roof (De Kruijf & De Roest, 2010). Due to the secularization of the Netherlands, church vacancy is increasing. Currently, churches still fulfill a central function within a city, village or neighborhood (Kerkmagazine, 2022). The Grote- of Mariakerk is one of them, and...

The Grand Theatre Quarter: Experiencing Public Space, Being Inspired by Culture

The massive blast of August 2020 severely damaged Beirut’s architectural heritage. It is in the very city centre that most of this asset is concentrated, but since the end of the 1975-1990 Civil War citizens have been denied access to this area. Here stands the former Grand Theatre, which will be the epicentre of a new artistic quarter that will...

A methodology for a user experience-based design of the public spaces: V&D Haarlem as a case study

Urban public spaces are one of the priorities on Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations (2015), in the target 11.7, on universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible green and public spaces. Urban public spaces provide opportunities for people to meet and interact with the community, contribute to the connection...

Preservation for all. Transformation for new: Sustainable rehabilitation in the North of Dongsi, Beijing

Heritage plays an important role in promoting urban physical and cultural diversity, as well as social cohesion in a changing context.<br/>In the context of Beijing, Hutong is the traditional residential area consists of regularly arranged courtyards. All buildings with slope roofs reflect the traditional Chinese architectural principles. <br/...