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Towards Designing with the Landscape Memory of Dutch Human-made Landscape Abstract This thesis explores how the concept of landscape memory can be translated into spatial and architectural methodologies for Dutch human-made landscapes. The study focuses on the Lek- and Rijndijk between Wijk bij Duurstede and Amerongen. Using this site as a lens, the aim is […]
Abstract In this research, I aim to use the narrative logic of Chinese shadow puppetry, a cultural language I am familiar with, and combine it with Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ to tell stories about architectural history and memory. I choose the Zwolle Campus of ArtEZ as the main case for expoloring this approach. This […]
Exploring the emotional and sensory dimensions of vernacular dwellings in southwestern Iran, and their fostering of mental comfort. Introduction Background Historically, the home has been understood as more than a physical shelter. As Gaston Bachelard writes, “The house shelters daydreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace.”[1] The home, […]
Preface This thesis was inspired by an ongoing visit to Kodawari Tsukiji, a Parisian ramen restaurant. At first, I visited just because the meal was great. But after a few trips, I realised it wasn’t only the bowls of ramen that kept me coming back. It was the sensation of stepping inside and being transported […]
Chapter 1: Introduction, Uncovering the Urban Interstice 1.1 Research Context: Fragmentation of Urban Space and the Emergence of Third Space Potential Contemporary urban environments, particularly in high-density cities, are increasingly shaped by rapid development and fragmented planning. This has led to the proliferation of neglected micro-spaces—what Sibel Yildirim refers to as “the inevitable residues of […]
Every culture differs in terms of the importance and value they give to privacy. Culture being strongly connected to architecture, these different perceptions of privacy play an important role in how boundaries are defined in the built environment.
Mass housing is a representative example of this trend, and among them, student apartments are one of the more accessible cases for observation in this research. While the historical origins of mass housing can be traced back to the 18th century following industrialization, the mindset shaped by the current digital era has further standardized the way we live.
Introduction: The (Inter)Actions in Public Space While walking through HafenCity, an old trade district that is being repopulated through a redevelopment in Hamburg, I noticed industrial cranes standing on the boulevard, unused but still playing a part in the surrounding environment. The visibility and history of this specific place stay noticeable. While cycling through Zwolle I noticed several local power transformer boxes, which are […]