The Active Stairs

Stimulate movement and interaction in a comfortable residential building

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

J.K.O. van Boggelen Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

T.W. Kupers Public Building and Housing Design (supervisor 1)
F. Adema Building Product Innovation - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
P.S. van der Putt Public Building and Housing Design (supervisor 2)
M.J. Hoekstra Urban Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2020 Jelle van Boggelen
Movement Interaction Biodiversity Future proof Empty nesters
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Published Date

29-06-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

In the research part, the importance of movement and interaction is described. Movement has influence on peoples’ physical health, social health and mental health. This building is designed for the Minervahaven in Amsterdam, especially for empty nesters, which form a very relevant target group nowadays. In the building movement is stimulated by making activities visible and attractive. Interaction is stimulated by creating pleasant meeting spaces on different scale levels. And a comfortable building is realised by offering extra luxury and safety. It is a future proof building thanks to its sustainability measurements, demountable façade and implementation of natural vegetation and biodiversity. The starting points of the design determine the design concept, but return in the smallest details as well. The building has 238 apartments, a health and movement centre and a self-sufficient restaurant on the ninth floor. The balance between interaction possibilities and privacy is an important theme, especially in the apartments in which has been focussed on making them comfortable, spacious and life cycle proof.