DISSERTATION REPORT - INTERACTION SPACES: DIFFERENT SPACES FOR INTERACTION

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INTERACTION SPACE: DIFFERENT SPACES FOR INTERACTION

4.4 THE ORPHAN, NETHERLANDS Architect: Van Eyck Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Function: residence for orphans or childrens from broken families Capacity: 125 youths (4-20 years old) 30-40 staff members. Project year: 1955-60

Figure 4.36 Orphan centre view

SELECTION CRITERIA It's a residence project for orphans, as it's design achieved privacy and served the needs of children's in deferent ages girls and boys. Also, he connected zones with courtyard and corridors, but still have their own privacy.

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