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H.J. Bultstra

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Our stories begins with a 'seed'

A Public Condenser, a place to nurture, learn and grow

The design brief calls for a public condenser — a space that concentrates and amplifies public life. In this research, the public condenser is envisioned not merely as a place of gathering, but as a catalyst for lifelong learning, rooted in both social and ecological dimensions.< ...

Omstille

A space in transition

This project proposes a mixed-use public building designed to stimulate social interaction and support personal development in the complex urban context of Sundholm. From 1909 to 1980, Sundholm used to be a closed asylum for criminals, who were put there to do forced labour, but ...

Between Public and Private

Bridging socio-economic divides using dynamic forms of publicness and interaction

This graduation project investigates how architectural design can foster social cohesion in the socio-economically challenged neighborhood of Sønderbro–Sundholm in Copenhagen, Denmark. The area faces significant spatial and social fragmentation, marked by underutilized public spa ...

Aksestrøm

Condensed interactive public space

Sundholm, a historically marginalized quarter within Amagerbro, faces severe social and spatial challenges, including economic disparity, societal marginalization, and a lack of connectivity with its surroundings. Once an isolated social welfare institution district, the nieghbou ...

Urban Continuum

A Story About Continuity

In contemporary urbanism, cities must be resilient and adaptable to remain livable. Climate change, demographic shifts, and evolving cultural patterns demand flexible approaches to architectural and urban design (Holling, 1973; Brand, 1994). Sundholm exemplifies these challenges ...

Architectural Episodes

Alternating in Intensity and Pace

This graduation thesis explores architecture as a cinematic tool to induce interaction, emotional response, and social cohesion in fragmented urban contexts. Set in Sundholm, Copenhagen, a site suspended between care and neglect, order and disorder, the project seeks to mediate o ...

From Exhaustion To Resilience

Re-imagining the possible

The graduation project, "From Exhaustion to Resilience," is set in Sønderbro, a neighbourhood of Copenhagen. Initial research and site visit identified the primary challenge as a sense of exhaustion experienced by the residents, connected to their social interactions and urban en ...
the research investigates the role of public architectural design in enhancing well-being and safety in socio-economically challenged neighborhoods, with a focus on Sundholm, Copenhagen. The study is grounded in the “5 Ways to Well-being” framework, emphasizing community connecti ...

Two public faces

Sundholm association centre

The Public Condenser marks a pivotal step in challenging the negative narrative surrounding social life in Sundholm. Known for its history of marginalized groups facing barriers to public participation, the neighborhood calls for an architectural intervention that actively encour ...
This research will explore how to reshape boundaries to promote social cohesion, emphasizing resilience and sustainability. Through a new interpretation of boundaries, I will examine their dual nature: on the one hand, boundaries provide a sense of safety and territory; on the ot ...
How to design a vertical campus that focuses on designing for interaction

Designing inclusivity

Eliminating social barriers, increasing collective identity

In an era where public spaces often lack the warmth and accessibility necessary to foster genuine connections, and on a site dominated by closed buildings and transitional spots seen as non-place, this vertical campus emerges as a counterpoint—a destination in itself rather than ...
The Escalating City is a public highrise project located next to The Hague central station. Due to the lack of buildable space, a different suitable location had to be found. The potentials of an infrastructural node nearby the station were interesting to me. Seemingly it is not ...
The project takes place in the Anna van Buerenplein, The Hague, Netherlands and focuses on the development of a public campus high rise. The proposal explores the transformation of the dense central station area of The Hague, through developing connections between existing infra ...
Nowadays, urban campuses can form entire neighborhoods and be integrated into the city by including cafes, coworking spaces, cultural centers, parks, and sports complexes, taking into account the needs of residents and guests of the city. A high-quality educational infrastructure ...
With the shift in pedagogical and technological approaches towards hybrid learning concepts, architectural spaces also need to be adapted to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. My project investigates how hybrid learning spaces can enhance the creative thinking process of ...
M.A.G.N.O.L.I.A. is a proposed future campus located in the heart of the city of The Hague. The proposal stems from an ambition to offer a potential, innovative spatial answer to a demand for higher education, in light of urgent and intensive contemporary issues ranging from soil ...

Multiverse Campus

Crafting Paths For A Diverse Co-Existing

The project focuses on creating educational, working, and public spaces that promote diversity and sustainability.

With the global population growing, the design emphasizes efficient space utilization and minimal environmental impact through inward densification and ove ...

Fusion Scientia

"Learning Reimagined: Uniting University and Community for Lifelong Learning"

This graduation report examines the potential for an open and inclusive university campus situated in the heart of The Hague. Within the framework of the Public Building Graduation Studio, the vertical campus concept redefines how learning and interaction occur within and beyond ...