OEVERTURE
The Cruquius Area of Amsterdam is a connecting piece between the IJBurg Island, Java & Borneo Islands and East Amsterdam. A new strategy for this important piece of land is required as the eastern development of Amsterdam moves the site from the periphery of Amsterdam to its centre. Public Space will be the engine of change with a new pattern of development departing from the more inward looking Islands of the IJ.
Accepting a long development timeline a strategy to reuse and develop existing infrastructure was adopted. A Multi Function Square, River Park, the Panorama Square are all connected via a Shared Space –providing a constant quality, around which new developments can occur. A 10 point plan was proposed outlining how this development could occur by building on the best of the existing situation while carefully nurturing a new identity for the area. A Overture.
In partnership (ism) with Stereo Architecture
Competition organised by Platform Openbare Ruimte
Accepting a long development timeline a strategy to reuse and develop existing infrastructure was adopted. A Multi Function Square, River Park, the Panorama Square are all connected via a Shared Space –providing a constant quality, around which new developments can occur. A 10 point plan was proposed outlining how this development could occur by building on the best of the existing situation while carefully nurturing a new identity for the area. A Overture.
In partnership (ism) with Stereo Architecture
Competition organised by Platform Openbare Ruimte