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The Mediator
Connecting polarities to frame a cultural ecosystem
This Graduation Report investigates how architecture can support the ambition of the Nij Begun agenda by positioning tourism as a means of regeneration for the province of Groningen. For decades, the province of Groningen contributed substantially to national wealth through gas extraction (De Vries et al., 2025, p. 11). At the same time, this process caused long-term physical, social, and economic damage within the province. In response, the Nij Begun agenda identifies tourism as one of the instruments for supporting regional recovery (De Vries et al., 2025b, p. 12).
Located in Winsum, the project proposes a tourist hub near the Marenland campsite. Within a decentralised setting, the design acts as a regional interface, gathering visitor flows and redirecting them towards Groningen’s landscape, agricultural production, and local culture. Rather than concentrating activities in a single location, it distributes tourists across the wider region and supports local economic structures.
The design is structured by the concept of cycles, which implies that the hub at Marenland serves as a point of arrival, return, and departure. Tourism is therefore understood not as a single act of consumption, but as an ongoing engagement with the region. By offering multiple spatial and programmatic entry points into Groningen’s cultural ecosystem, the project encourages longer stays and deeper involvement with local qualities. ...
Located in Winsum, the project proposes a tourist hub near the Marenland campsite. Within a decentralised setting, the design acts as a regional interface, gathering visitor flows and redirecting them towards Groningen’s landscape, agricultural production, and local culture. Rather than concentrating activities in a single location, it distributes tourists across the wider region and supports local economic structures.
The design is structured by the concept of cycles, which implies that the hub at Marenland serves as a point of arrival, return, and departure. Tourism is therefore understood not as a single act of consumption, but as an ongoing engagement with the region. By offering multiple spatial and programmatic entry points into Groningen’s cultural ecosystem, the project encourages longer stays and deeper involvement with local qualities. ...
This Graduation Report investigates how architecture can support the ambition of the Nij Begun agenda by positioning tourism as a means of regeneration for the province of Groningen. For decades, the province of Groningen contributed substantially to national wealth through gas extraction (De Vries et al., 2025, p. 11). At the same time, this process caused long-term physical, social, and economic damage within the province. In response, the Nij Begun agenda identifies tourism as one of the instruments for supporting regional recovery (De Vries et al., 2025b, p. 12).
Located in Winsum, the project proposes a tourist hub near the Marenland campsite. Within a decentralised setting, the design acts as a regional interface, gathering visitor flows and redirecting them towards Groningen’s landscape, agricultural production, and local culture. Rather than concentrating activities in a single location, it distributes tourists across the wider region and supports local economic structures.
The design is structured by the concept of cycles, which implies that the hub at Marenland serves as a point of arrival, return, and departure. Tourism is therefore understood not as a single act of consumption, but as an ongoing engagement with the region. By offering multiple spatial and programmatic entry points into Groningen’s cultural ecosystem, the project encourages longer stays and deeper involvement with local qualities.
Located in Winsum, the project proposes a tourist hub near the Marenland campsite. Within a decentralised setting, the design acts as a regional interface, gathering visitor flows and redirecting them towards Groningen’s landscape, agricultural production, and local culture. Rather than concentrating activities in a single location, it distributes tourists across the wider region and supports local economic structures.
The design is structured by the concept of cycles, which implies that the hub at Marenland serves as a point of arrival, return, and departure. Tourism is therefore understood not as a single act of consumption, but as an ongoing engagement with the region. By offering multiple spatial and programmatic entry points into Groningen’s cultural ecosystem, the project encourages longer stays and deeper involvement with local qualities.
The Atrium House
A Typology of Roman Antiquity and German Modernity
The paper provides a deeper understanding of the Atrium from Roman antiquity and 20th century German Architecture. At first, starting with the writings of Vitruvius and the functional and social role of the Roman Domus. Then, continuing with the modern Atrium in the 20th century, with their new concept. Lastly, drawing attention to the Atrium designed by Heinz Bienefeld and his idea of using ancient concepts and combining them with a modern design. By comparing the ancient and modern Atrium concepts, this research is going to highlight the timelessness of this typology and, of course, its change of use throughout the different time periods.
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The paper provides a deeper understanding of the Atrium from Roman antiquity and 20th century German Architecture. At first, starting with the writings of Vitruvius and the functional and social role of the Roman Domus. Then, continuing with the modern Atrium in the 20th century, with their new concept. Lastly, drawing attention to the Atrium designed by Heinz Bienefeld and his idea of using ancient concepts and combining them with a modern design. By comparing the ancient and modern Atrium concepts, this research is going to highlight the timelessness of this typology and, of course, its change of use throughout the different time periods.