City Monastery Rotterdam

A place amidst the ever-crowded city that can offer moments of rest and room for contemplation in the urban context of Rotterdam.

Master thesis (2018)

Authors

J.F. Douma Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

H.A. van Bennekom (supervisor 1)
P.H.M. Jennen (supervisor 2)
P.A. Koorstra (supervisor 2)
A. Radman (coach)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2018 Joppe Douma
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Published Date

28-06-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

Preliminary to this design, a careful research was done on the proportional theory of Dom Hans van der Laan. Based on how we perceive space and measure things this system offers a way to create harmonious architecture. What can we learn from this theory for today's architecture and what is the relevance?

Starting from the ideas of Dom Hans van der Laan concerning proportion and perception, this design for a modern monastery in Rotterdam is a statement towards our mental health and the importance of careful design in relation to that.