CITY SPACE AS THEATRE

Schiedam,Netherlands is a town formed from an extensive history of industries, began with agriculture, distillery then finally shipping, these has laid the foundation to the town’s development and identity. The slow decline of industrial acitvities has led to the risk of Schiedam losing its cultural identity, historical footprint and potentially its economic significance. Continuing the urban design proposal, this thesis project aims to alleviate these issues by regenerating the former glass factory site, retaining its industrial structures, with the intention of preserving its culture while also propelling it to a higher economical value through turning it a hub for the local citizens of Schiedam, Dutch as a whole and potentially international visitors. Netherlands has been keen and well known for their artistic pursue, and had been an integral part of their culture, art knows no boundaries when it comes to anywhere in the world hence its cultural significance on bringing everyone together through this medium.