New Human Nature
A Plea for the Coherency of the DiverCity
A.W.J. Tilman (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
Uta Pottgiesser – Mentor (TU Delft - Heritage & Technology)
G.Y. Warries – Mentor
L.G.K. Spoormans – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Heritage & Design)
Alexander Wandl – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Environmental Technology and Design)
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Abstract
The project aims to answer the following research question: How can the Dutch 80’s neighbourhood be densified in terms of housing and nature while enhancing and preserving in- and extrinsic values (if present) by taking the neighbourhood Hoptille as case study? Hoptille (1980) is a neighbourhood in Amsterdam Zuid-Oost and was a reaction against the Bijlmer high-rise flats. The area consists of a mid-rise, 300 meter long building, several low-rise row housing and two large parking garages. After 40 years is it well over due for a renovation/transformation. Hoptille was research through stakeholder research, risk assessments, and several analyses. This research was the base for the program and goals for the neighbourhood. The project itself takes the international and the national context to address the local situation. This is done through a threefold approach to explore the many opportunities within the area, low intensity renovation, high intensity transformation, and demolish-new build. During the design process, the emphasise was laid on sustainable development, particularly the enhancement of biodiversity.