Nature meets the human soul

The nature-connected redesign of the neo-gothic Augustinus church

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

N. Cozma Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

C. Visser Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
A.S.C. Meijer Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
W.J. Quist Heritage & Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2023 Nicoleta Cozma
Architecture Framework Heritage Redesign Nature-inclusive design Church Biophilic design Neo-gothic Zero-waste Nature-connection
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Published Date

22-06-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This thesis explores the potentialities of neo-gothic churches’ preservation and redesign in order to re-connect people and nature. It aims to identify elements of neo-gothic churches that are compatible with a biophilic and nature-inclusive mindset. At the same time, it reflects upon incompatibilities and how these can be overcome in order to create a more comprehensive redesign framework.
Additionally, it creates a precedent of incorporating natural features into adaptively redesigned heritage buildings.