Nature meets the human soul
The nature-connected redesign of the neo-gothic Augustinus church
N. Cozma (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
C. Visser – Mentor (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
A.S.C. Meijer – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
W.J. Quist – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
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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.