Limitations to the Row House Paradigm

A design study into an Adaptive and Alternative densification strategy for Almere

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

H.S. van Diermen Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

V. Muñoz Sanz Urban Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
J.J.M. Hemel Spatial Planning and Strategy - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2023 Erik van Diermen
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Published Date

23-06-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The urban environment in general needs to be renewed in light of the shifting demographics in the Netherlands in order to address future challenges. The majority of the Dutch urban environment is made up of low-density, post-war suburban neighbourhoods that are aimed towards a particular socioeconomic group. This is called the Row House Paradigm. Numerous sources claim that these neighbourhoods have a promising chance of addressing the future challenges. In the 1960s, Almere was planned as an Amsterdam "flowover" city, with the Row House paradigm predominating. In order for Almere to reach its objective of becoming the fifth city in the Netherlands, the study will examine our current living standards and provide proof that densification can be achieved while keeping existing (sub)urban qualities.