Vertical village bicity biennale of urbanism\ architecture. Oostelijk havengebied is a neighborhood of amsterdam, netherlands, located between the ij and the amsterdamrhine canal in the borough of amsterdamoost. Im rather fond of amsterdam s architecture and urban planning, so this is difficult. The location of this combined urban design and landscape architecture p6 is the amsterdam metropolitan area ama. The new parkstad residential development will introduce a new city block typology to the city of rotterdam. So the eastern docks area is not just a successful and highly sortafter residential district, it is as much a catalogue of 20 years of dutch architecture and urbanism of the highest quality. Rotterdam architecture introduction rotterdam is the second largest dutch city and not only the major port in the netherlands but by far the biggest port in europe. Basta urbanism is an international urban design consultancy based in amsterdam. The maintained harbour structure and the many harbour buildings that were saved create a recognisable identity and continuity with the foregoing. Amsterdam on the seathe historic development of the eastern harbor districtmmarlies buurman, bernard hulsman, hans ibelings, allard jolles, ed melet, ton schaap.
Theory and practice in amsterdam s eastern docklands. Legislative council secretariat fs060708 research and library services division page 6 references 1. This book gives a complete overview in words and images of the planning and architecture of these eastern harbour docklands supplemented by themed essays. Amsterdam docklands architecture, history, art, music. Eastern harbour district amsterdam, urbanism and architecture. Basic reading list understanding dutch urbanism by.
Architecture aficionados come from all across the globe to admire the city. Amsterdam centre for architecture rem koolhaas and ole scheeren oma07 china central television cctv headquarters. Amsterdams eastern harbor district consists of a number of artificial peninsulas constructed around 1900. In a country of cities, author vishaan chakrabarti argues that welldesigned cities are the key to solving americas great national challenges. Urbanism and architecture bernard hulsman, ton schaap, allard jolles, hans ibelings, ed melet on. The central research question in this studio is how local, spatial interventions in the working landscape of the ama southwest zuidwest can lead to quality improvement for all districts and thus strengthen the competitive. The new exclusive golf club is located next to schiphol airport, a stones throw from amsterdams zuidas business district. The project, designed by delva landscape architects and powerhouse company will.
The combination of studying and working is an essential part of the minor. The compact city and het trapveldje diggit magazine. The redevelopment of the eastern harbour district of amsterdam coincided with that of other major. It includes a special chapter on the newly developed eastern harbour area, one of the most visited architectural highlights in the netherlands. In the western part of amsterdams harbor redevelopment. When the onceflourishing port lost its function, the decision was made to turn the district into a prominent residential area. Amsterdam architecture netherlands buildings earchitect. Java island amsterdam client masterplan architects. Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in europe. We develop plans and strategies to improve cities and communities worldwide.
Our architectural tour of the eastern docklands showcases innovative urban planning, a wealth of housing typologies, worlds class architecture all within the historic docklands just a stones throw from the historic city centre of amsterdam. The harbour basins of the eastern docklands have been laid out some 100 years ago. Rotterdam architecture netherlands buildings earchitect. From an architectural perspective, the merchants houses determined the appearance of the canal ring. Rotterdams new parkstad development puts urban parks on. While amsterdams urban landscape is generally associated with medieval and dutch golden age architecture, the city also features numerous examples of innovative, modern structural design. Amsterdam was founded in about 1200, when a dam was built in the river amstel which flowed into. Eastern docklands amsterdam gives information about art, leisure, restaurants, nightlife, culture, architecture and history in a new neighbourhood in amsterdam developed in the nineties in the former harbour in east part of amsterdam. Also included is the new residential neigbourhoud of iiburg. When the port activities shifted westwards, this harbour became gradually redundant and amsterdam decided to transform the eastern harbour. Java island amsterdam harbour renovation project 19912000 java island is a narrow peninsula in the eastern harbour district of amsterdam that was built in 1900 for the mooring of large oceangoing ships. Diverse urban plans were devised for the various sections of the district. In 2012 or thereabouts, the whole of the southern bank of the ij will have been redeveloped. Examine the different houseing types, the knsmisland, the new canals and bridges of the java eiland island, the free parcels on borneo and giant blocks like the whale on sporenbrug.
Basta urbanism provides urban design solutions that address the challenges of cities of today to create healthy, vibrant and. By inquisitive design, we find answers to current themes. Its origins lie in the 12th century, when fishermen living along the banks of the river amstel built a bridge across the waterway near the. In the second half of the 20 th century the harbour moved gradually to the west of amsterdam and the area became available for housing. Pdf human scale urban design and its indicators docklands. The eastern harbour district is an example of the official translation of the compactcity thinking buurman et al, 2007, p. Monolab architecture and urbanism is an ambitious studio for advanced researchbased design, founded in rotterdam in 1999. Sporenburg of eastern docklands is conducted to examine the functionality and. Basta urbanism design and strategy for smart and healthy. In the early 1990s the former eastern harbour area of amsterdam was converted into a vibrant housing area. Ebook eastern harbour district amsterdam urbanism and architecture. Eastern harbour district amsterdam, urbanism and architecture, marlies buurman, bernard hulsman, hans ibelings, allard jolles, ed melet, ton schaap, nai010.
The 4 th international conference of the international forum on urbanism ifou 2009 amsterdamdelft the new urban question urbanism beyond neoliberalism 1 cohesion and flexibility in urban design process in amsterdam analysis by the frame of time and scale. Viewpoints special edition architecture and urbanism in. It is also an opportunity to consider the challenges facing architects, designers, and developers in their efforts not only to preserve the rich cultural heritage of. Amsterdam is the capital of the netherlands and is located in the. Eastern harbour district amsterdamurbanism and architecture.
The harbor area was constructed in the late nineteenth century to allow for increasing trade with the dutch east indies. Today youll easily find your way in the eastern docklands for music and theatre, museums and expositions, and for going out or accommodation. We create meaningful places, inviting people to develop their own activities. Basic reading list understanding dutch urbanism by amsterdam.
Archdaily is the most visited architecture website in the world. The programme of the minor therefore consists of two components. Amsterdams eastern dockyards are the perfect spot for little pirates to island hop and discover the citys seafaring past. Minor in urbanism and landscape architecture academy of. While amsterdam s urban landscape is generally associated with medieval and dutch golden age architecture, the city also features numerous examples of innovative, modern structural design. The 10 best amsterdam architectural buildings tripadvisor. Oostelijk havengebied is a neighborhood of amsterdam, netherlands, located between the ij and the amsterdam rhine canal in the borough of amsterdam oost. Urbanism and architecture, ro er dam, nai publishers, p.
These intriguing buildings veer away from conventional forms and architectural gestures, creating a stunning, modern cityscape that is almost unrivalled in. The 10 best amsterdam architectural buildings with photos. Home to the red light district and a popular spot for drunken stag parties, amsterdam can be wild. The docklands became a lively district, but not for long. Layout, architecture and facilities innovative new architecture, grand historical buildings and ingenious city planning. Similarly, general literature on architecture and urbanism.
Amsterdam is a fascinating architecture mixture of 17th century canals with unesco status, works of dutch architect berlage and the architectural movement amsterdam school and innovative new projects in the business district the zuidas and the neighborhood eastern docklands. Creative city concept of a city or district that attracts those industries and people. The transformation, which began in the 1970s, is now complete. Amsterdam architecture a guide hardcover october 10, 2010. Our designs are clear and functional, but also poetic.
The city demonstrates the effective use of the bicycle as a viable and sustainable form of urban transport. Amsterdams intriguing modern architecture share this article. What was originally meant to be a weekend trip to amsterdam with three fellow students of the institut durbanisme over the long july 14 weekend turned into, due to last minute planning, a full tour of holland, with stops in utrecht, rotterdam and amsterdam, and lightning visits to towns like bunnik, gouda, the hague and shoeveningen, the biljmermeer suburb of amsterdam and gorinchem. Monolab architects architecture and urbanism rotterdam. The ticket price includes entry to the jewish historical museum across the.
Amsterdam is a compact city that offers good infrastructure and contains an appropriate balance and mix of uses from the historic city core to its residential neighbourhoods. Architecture in the eastern harbour area of amsterdam by. Amsterdam s eastern harbor district consists of a number of artificial peninsulas constructed around 1900. The dividing line of privacy and the social project the. If we develop them wisely in the future, our cities can be the force leading us into a new era of progressive.
The central area of the eastern docklands, right along the ylake, has some of the most striking new apartment buildings and also most of the historical buildings in the area. The audio tour is brilliantly done, really absorbing and userfriendly, and the synagogue and outbuildings are full of interesting details. Towards the end of the century the city asked urban designers with an open view for new, unusual possibilities, to plan. This hotel has restored a beautiful building and anyone can walk inside the entrance and up the stairs to see the exquisite interior. Established in 1995, the firm is known for its unique approach in which financial, technical, and organizational issues are addressed and resolved through design. The eastern docklands have been transformed from harbour area to a lively housing, culture and recreational district. Amsterdams eastern docks area, oostelijk havengebied, occupies a cluster of artificial peninsulas laid out at the turn of the last century. Future urban regions academy of architecture amsterdam. At the academy of architecture in amsterdam, we believe in learning from experiences and applying theory in practice. The city planners decided no gardens were needed, because the presence of massive volumes of water would compensate for the lack of greenery buurman et al, 2007. Contents 12 about nature and community, floris alkemade, visiting critic architecture 16 harvest time, janrichard kikkert 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 98 102.