Hoptille - Preserving and future proofing a community
Exploring possible transformations for the Low-rise at Hoptille
S. Vrisekoop (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
NJ Clarke – Mentor (TU Delft - Heritage & Design)
Lidwine Spoormans – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Heritage & Design)
G.Y. Warries – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / AE+T)
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Abstract
This project explores a social housing project from 1979 that is located in the Bijlmer area of Amsterdam and is based upon three main topics; Preservation, Community and Future Proof.
By researching the potential heritage value of the building blocks, conducting specific literature research and by interviewing different stakeholders a transformation is proposed based on the research question; How can the residential area of Hoptille be transformed into sustainable future proof housing complexes, by strengthening the present social community and preserving its architectural values.