Intersections
A reinterpretation of density at mobility hubs
S.J. Bok (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
H. Smidihen – Mentor (TU Delft - History, Form & Aesthetics)
H.L. van der Meel – Mentor (TU Delft - Architectural Engineering)
U.D. Hackauf – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Environmental Technology and Design)
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Abstract
Over time physical intersections such as mobility hubs have grown to places with high densities of users. The same accounts for digital intersections such as social media platforms which also have grown to places with high amounts of users. Both make use of density as a focal point for public activity. Physical mobility hubs for example offer the convenience of facilities on the go. However digital platforms are replacing activities that are previously done in the physical realm. What remains offline? New digital lifestyles also affect the way people use a mobility hub with people living in their own digital cocoon. Nonetheless transport can’t be simulated virtually and therefor remains an physical mean in the future. Altogether this poses a situation where the meaning of public spaces at a physical mobility hub is on the verge of change. Intersections, a reinterpretation of density at mobility hubs, is about physical activity that can’t be done online and reflects on new digital lifestyles.