Open space as a structuring device

Towards integrating territory

Master Thesis (2018)
Author(s)

M. Novkovikj (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)

Contributor(s)

S Nijhuis – Mentor

Taneha Kuzniecow Bacchin – Mentor

Alvise Pagnacco – Mentor

Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright
© 2018 Monika Novkovikj
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Publication Year
2018
Language
English
Copyright
© 2018 Monika Novkovikj
Graduation Date
27-06-2018
Awarding Institution
Delft University of Technology
Programme
European Master in Urbanism (EMU)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Abstract

The thesis aims to explore the potentials and possibilities of open space landscapes with the goal of utilizing them in a new spatial landscape infrastructure device of integrative socio-spatial value. It will attempt to acknowledge the hidden qualities of open spaces, often overlooked due to responsibilities limited only to administrative borders and general lack of awareness. It will develop upon the hypothesis that units of the territory are abundant in natural, historical and cultural assets which, if systematically exploited through regional design framework, could empower a multi-purpose ‘regional park’ capable of slowing down, halting and even reversing social, natural and cultural deterioration processes imposed by rapid urbanization, climate change manifestations and human agency.
The study will be conducted within the south part of the Noord-Holland province, which stretches from the West border of Amsterdam to the coast of the North Sea and along the North Sea canal. It is a territory chosen for its programmatic complexity, natural resource capacities and the intricate relationship between the numerous natural ecosystems and urbanization. Furthermore, he study will attempt to advance in the utilization of the ‘regional park’ concept notions, translating them from theorical notions to applications, through spatial design principles. These spatial design actions will be tested within the targeted metropolitan context and will set base for wider possibilities of application within regions alike, where the open space condition is of urgent nature.

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