The scale and tempo of our contemporary economy along with the shift towards the consumerism trig... more The scale and tempo of our contemporary economy along with the shift towards the consumerism triggered the emergence of new types of the spaces. Industrial spaces within the city are no longer used for production. On the contrary, today most industrial spaces are re-developed into the art galleries, offices and public spaces. The subject of industrial space redevelopment is widely covered by the researches. But the issue which this paper addresses is whether a former industrial space is read by users as a public space, after its function has been changed to a public facility. Within this paper both the issues of space design and space use are addressed. In order to tackle the issue a mixed method research is used. Literature review forms a foundation, built on theories and research by experts, on which all the other research methods are based. This research has revealed that space is experienced in three parts; place identity, social identity and identity process. The methods of mapping and observation are to determine what the physical environment qualities of Vershal het Veem are, and how they might be experienced by users in order to determine the place identity. Survey and interview take a deeper look into the relationship between the physical qualities of the space and how this is perceived on an individual’s level. This will give insight into the social identity in correlation with the experience of place identity. The methodologies have found that place identity and social identity might differ from each other. Thus creating a contradiction within the design of the redeveloped space. Where the identity process is acting as a mediator to help people adapt their social identity with the change of the place identity according to the newly redeveloped place. Written by: M.J.W. van den Elsen (0659315), Y. Hong (0928296), J.C. Scherptong (0831770), E. Shulgina (0887359), K.K. Yuen (0833757), Keywords: Industrial space, redevelopment, public space, place identity
Reflection on the theory by Christopher Norbert Shultz presented in “Genius Loci: Towards a Pheno... more Reflection on the theory by Christopher Norbert Shultz presented in “Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture” Key
Present society can be considered as media and technology oriented, whereas technology has change... more Present society can be considered as media and technology oriented, whereas technology has changed the society in such a way, where our basic habits are dependent on the machinery and electronics. Along with that the emergence of ‘high-tech’ materials and structural techniques shifted the boundaries of the space design, the space is no longer shaped by the structure and material, but both can be designed simultaneously as a new type of space and the new type of formation. That gives a designer a certain freedom in interpretation of the notion of space that will serve for contemporary and future society. The problem that is faced in the following essay, is to what extend the notion of space is changing, when being designed to house contemporary society and, what are the consequences of that changes. For this purpose, the designs of Serpentine Pavilion by Peter Zumthor and Toyo Ito are analyzed through Lefebvre’s philosophical theory on a space. The spaces are accessed through three principles: “logical coherence”, “practical constancy” and “self-regulation”. This assessment helps to evaluate the spatial qualities attained through the two different approaches to the spatial design. Whereas the vernacular approach, quite logically follows the notions described by Lefebvre, in a way that the produced space relates to the human physical and sociological nature. The technological approach is looked at through the prism of space fluidity, as a principle of Toyo Ito design, Whereas space fluidity is achieved through the availability of technological advancements and, at the same time, further encourages technological development. The fluid space is designed for freedom of movement and freedom of options, and through that, attains the qualities of virtual reality. Even though the approach to the space as a formation of and for current society brings the evaluation of architectural space according to social changes and also promotes evaluation of the technology, this kind of space is at a danger of becoming an abstraction through the ignorance towards the human nature.
The scale and tempo of our contemporary economy along with the shift towards the consumerism trig... more The scale and tempo of our contemporary economy along with the shift towards the consumerism triggered the emergence of new types of the spaces. Industrial spaces within the city are no longer used for production. On the contrary, today most industrial spaces are re-developed into the art galleries, offices and public spaces. The subject of industrial space redevelopment is widely covered by the researches. But the issue which this paper addresses is whether a former industrial space is read by users as a public space, after its function has been changed to a public facility. Within this paper both the issues of space design and space use are addressed. In order to tackle the issue a mixed method research is used. Literature review forms a foundation, built on theories and research by experts, on which all the other research methods are based. This research has revealed that space is experienced in three parts; place identity, social identity and identity process. The methods of mapping and observation are to determine what the physical environment qualities of Vershal het Veem are, and how they might be experienced by users in order to determine the place identity. Survey and interview take a deeper look into the relationship between the physical qualities of the space and how this is perceived on an individual’s level. This will give insight into the social identity in correlation with the experience of place identity. The methodologies have found that place identity and social identity might differ from each other. Thus creating a contradiction within the design of the redeveloped space. Where the identity process is acting as a mediator to help people adapt their social identity with the change of the place identity according to the newly redeveloped place. Written by: M.J.W. van den Elsen (0659315), Y. Hong (0928296), J.C. Scherptong (0831770), E. Shulgina (0887359), K.K. Yuen (0833757), Keywords: Industrial space, redevelopment, public space, place identity
Reflection on the theory by Christopher Norbert Shultz presented in “Genius Loci: Towards a Pheno... more Reflection on the theory by Christopher Norbert Shultz presented in “Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture” Key
Present society can be considered as media and technology oriented, whereas technology has change... more Present society can be considered as media and technology oriented, whereas technology has changed the society in such a way, where our basic habits are dependent on the machinery and electronics. Along with that the emergence of ‘high-tech’ materials and structural techniques shifted the boundaries of the space design, the space is no longer shaped by the structure and material, but both can be designed simultaneously as a new type of space and the new type of formation. That gives a designer a certain freedom in interpretation of the notion of space that will serve for contemporary and future society. The problem that is faced in the following essay, is to what extend the notion of space is changing, when being designed to house contemporary society and, what are the consequences of that changes. For this purpose, the designs of Serpentine Pavilion by Peter Zumthor and Toyo Ito are analyzed through Lefebvre’s philosophical theory on a space. The spaces are accessed through three principles: “logical coherence”, “practical constancy” and “self-regulation”. This assessment helps to evaluate the spatial qualities attained through the two different approaches to the spatial design. Whereas the vernacular approach, quite logically follows the notions described by Lefebvre, in a way that the produced space relates to the human physical and sociological nature. The technological approach is looked at through the prism of space fluidity, as a principle of Toyo Ito design, Whereas space fluidity is achieved through the availability of technological advancements and, at the same time, further encourages technological development. The fluid space is designed for freedom of movement and freedom of options, and through that, attains the qualities of virtual reality. Even though the approach to the space as a formation of and for current society brings the evaluation of architectural space according to social changes and also promotes evaluation of the technology, this kind of space is at a danger of becoming an abstraction through the ignorance towards the human nature.
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Literature review forms a foundation, built on theories and research by experts, on which all the other research methods are based. This research has revealed that space is experienced in three parts; place identity, social identity and identity process. The methods of mapping and observation are to determine what the physical environment qualities of Vershal het Veem are, and how they might be experienced by users in order to determine the place identity. Survey and interview take a deeper look into the relationship between the physical qualities of the space and how this is perceived on an individual’s level. This will give insight into the social identity in correlation with the experience of place identity. The methodologies have found that place identity and social identity might differ from each other. Thus creating a contradiction within the design of the redeveloped space. Where the identity process is acting as a mediator to help people adapt their social identity with the change of the place identity according to the newly redeveloped place.
Written by: M.J.W. van den Elsen (0659315), Y. Hong (0928296), J.C. Scherptong (0831770),
E. Shulgina (0887359), K.K. Yuen (0833757),
Keywords: Industrial space, redevelopment, public space, place identity
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the society in such a way, where our basic habits are dependent on the machinery and electronics. Along
with that the emergence of ‘high-tech’ materials and structural techniques shifted the boundaries of the
space design, the space is no longer shaped by the structure and material, but both can be designed simultaneously
as a new type of space and the new type of formation. That gives a designer a certain freedom in
interpretation of the notion of space that will serve for contemporary and future society. The problem that is
faced in the following essay, is to what extend the notion of space is changing, when being designed to
house contemporary society and, what are the consequences of that changes. For this purpose, the designs
of Serpentine Pavilion by Peter Zumthor and Toyo Ito are analyzed through Lefebvre’s philosophical theory
on a space. The spaces are accessed through three principles: “logical coherence”, “practical constancy” and
“self-regulation”. This assessment helps to evaluate the spatial qualities attained through the two different
approaches to the spatial design. Whereas the vernacular approach, quite logically follows the notions described
by Lefebvre, in a way that the produced space relates to the human physical and sociological nature.
The technological approach is looked at through the prism of space fluidity, as a principle of Toyo Ito design,
Whereas space fluidity is achieved through the availability of technological advancements and, at the same
time, further encourages technological development. The fluid space is designed for freedom of movement
and freedom of options, and through that, attains the qualities of virtual reality. Even though the approach to
the space as a formation of and for current society brings the evaluation of architectural space according to
social changes and also promotes evaluation of the technology, this kind of space is at a danger of becoming
an abstraction through the ignorance towards the human nature.
Literature review forms a foundation, built on theories and research by experts, on which all the other research methods are based. This research has revealed that space is experienced in three parts; place identity, social identity and identity process. The methods of mapping and observation are to determine what the physical environment qualities of Vershal het Veem are, and how they might be experienced by users in order to determine the place identity. Survey and interview take a deeper look into the relationship between the physical qualities of the space and how this is perceived on an individual’s level. This will give insight into the social identity in correlation with the experience of place identity. The methodologies have found that place identity and social identity might differ from each other. Thus creating a contradiction within the design of the redeveloped space. Where the identity process is acting as a mediator to help people adapt their social identity with the change of the place identity according to the newly redeveloped place.
Written by: M.J.W. van den Elsen (0659315), Y. Hong (0928296), J.C. Scherptong (0831770),
E. Shulgina (0887359), K.K. Yuen (0833757),
Keywords: Industrial space, redevelopment, public space, place identity
Key
the society in such a way, where our basic habits are dependent on the machinery and electronics. Along
with that the emergence of ‘high-tech’ materials and structural techniques shifted the boundaries of the
space design, the space is no longer shaped by the structure and material, but both can be designed simultaneously
as a new type of space and the new type of formation. That gives a designer a certain freedom in
interpretation of the notion of space that will serve for contemporary and future society. The problem that is
faced in the following essay, is to what extend the notion of space is changing, when being designed to
house contemporary society and, what are the consequences of that changes. For this purpose, the designs
of Serpentine Pavilion by Peter Zumthor and Toyo Ito are analyzed through Lefebvre’s philosophical theory
on a space. The spaces are accessed through three principles: “logical coherence”, “practical constancy” and
“self-regulation”. This assessment helps to evaluate the spatial qualities attained through the two different
approaches to the spatial design. Whereas the vernacular approach, quite logically follows the notions described
by Lefebvre, in a way that the produced space relates to the human physical and sociological nature.
The technological approach is looked at through the prism of space fluidity, as a principle of Toyo Ito design,
Whereas space fluidity is achieved through the availability of technological advancements and, at the same
time, further encourages technological development. The fluid space is designed for freedom of movement
and freedom of options, and through that, attains the qualities of virtual reality. Even though the approach to
the space as a formation of and for current society brings the evaluation of architectural space according to
social changes and also promotes evaluation of the technology, this kind of space is at a danger of becoming
an abstraction through the ignorance towards the human nature.