Tales of Three Cities 1

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Ng Jing Yuan

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Introduction Ijburg District [ in the IJmeer lake ] Location : Amsterdam, Netherlands Artificial Islands : Steigereiland, Haveneiland and Rieteilanden Objective : To help deal with Amsterdam’s housing shortage To improve connection with Almere Built in : 2000s Characteristics : Green landscape Open water Close to city

Steigereiland Neighbourhoods : Noodbuurt, Zuidbuurt and Waterbuurt Easy access to : New park and farmlands on Diemerzeedijk Traditional fishing villages across the water in Noord Linkage : Ijburglaan Road Connect to Zeeburgereiland Connecting with Enneüs Heerma Bridge at the beginning Forms border between the Noordbuurt and Waterbuurt to the north and Zuidbuurt to the south

Morphology The surrounding of IJburg didn’t change much over time until the Second World War. Before that it was mostly agriculture land with east-west trading routes both over land and water that inuenced the site.

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Collage Collage City City

“ Collage City ” Preface

of

Collage

City

“Collage City” is a Epoch-Making Theoretical work of Processing Backwards to the Modern in the field of Architecture and Urban Research. “Collage” is to make the city become Diverse Approach, that is, New and Old , Modern and Traditional , Local and the World , Private and Public are inclusive and produce dialogue.

It Advocate the Architect from the perspective of a Monocular Vision of the Utopia to Re-Guide a Multi-Perspective on the Form of the City.

Main purpose of this Theory is to get rid of the Illusion while Seeking Order and Non- Order, Straightforward and Complex, Eternal and Occasional Coexistence, Private and public Coexistence, Revolution and Tradition Coexistence, Review and Outlook.

Utopia

Utopia in general describe an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

Sir Colin, Divides Utopia of the city in History into two kinds.

1. Classical Utopia 2. Utopia of Action (Advocated Universal Morality, and Social Justice )

Utopia of Action Author does not think that Utopia Fades and Collapses and “Modern City” is still Realizing Utopian Ideals of Universal Morality and Social Justice.

Modern Architecture supposedly plays a part of the effort to Send Utopia.

Modern architecture should not only emphasize the use of new idea, method, technology, and material, but embrace the retro heritage.

Lastly, with this Social Conception of “Action to Send Utopia” the Modern Architecture will not lead to a better world.

Extracted point from Collage City Design with Context Fox Perception Planned Rational

Unplanned vs

Romantic

City as Museum

Proposed design have to respond and solve the issue on site.

A fox that able to integrate various elements, with multiple horizons without only focusing on one center idea.

Analytical approach that include emotional element.

A concept that celebrate and extract essence from tradition combine into modern architecture.

Design with Context FLOODING

FLOATING

Steigereiland is a modern Utopia as it is designed as a panacea to the problems faced by Amsterdam

Therefore, part of Steigereiland (Waterbuurt) is assigned as experiment ground for floating house, to use of part of water as building land.

The space for urban development is scarce. Civilizations at deltas are susceptible to flooding threats due to climate changes.

In present

In 2100

The design is fit with the climatic context and developmental context in Amsterdam in coherent with the advice by Sir Colin Rowe that is to design with context.

Fox Perception

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Noordbuurt Stony blocks building with center courtyard which, functioning as a green enclaves in the stony street.

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2 Floating Waterbuurt Floating house adjacent to jetties create different style experience of living on water.

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Urban planning in Steigereiland promotes fox perception by maximizing the integration of various element from multiple horizon. Different design approach for experimental dwelling style promoted after strict consideration. Does not concentrate on one single idea of design, at the same time, variety of design solution able to accommodate well and exible enough to move with times, adapt to future.

3 Zuidbuurt Building typology found in few housing, free-standing, row houses and blocks.

Planned and Unplanned Planned

housing

Western Waterbuurt planned government with unify design monochrome.

by and

Unplanned housing Eastern Waterbuurt was self-built in given dimensions of building plot which is colourful rich.

The foundational framework design of Steigereiland have been decided by municipality of Amsterdam but it still gives a lot of opportunities for self build housing.

Rational vs Romantic Methodologically and analytically designed to ensure efficient functioning

The initial ambition to have the land-bound houses float as well so that all traffic passing by the floating homes, the eye-catcher would then be complete.

However, the designers was rational enough to take consideration of the noise from cars and trams, thus decided that the buildings along the quay became large and continuous volume to serve as a sound barrier.

Rational vs Romantic An emotional design that include local social activities

A maritime living environment for cultural activities such as boating, ice-skating, during the water freezed.

Social life in inner ring of water will not disturb by vehicular circulation on land.

Space for water sport, movement of boat, caress of wind, isolation from cities, evokes the sense of romance.

City as Museum A city of fragments from the past, present and future, suggest that not focus on inventing but extract the essence from tradition.

Urban design proposed in Steigereiland promote traditional transportation by providing public facilities for cyclist and boat user such as bicycle and boat parking area and well planned cycle land.

Evokes a sense of nostalgia which best represents the identity in Amsterdam and consists of memories.

Conclusion Utopia as a metaphor while Collage City as the prescription deploy in Steigereiland.

Utopian illusion of changelessness and finality fuel a reality of change, motion, action and history by contextualise the design. The concept of ‘City as Museum’ could fluid into utopian city design by embracing the history and imply into modern urban design which have been done in Steigereiland. Designer from Steigereiland possess a fox perception with a multiple horizon by recognizes more that one ultimate principle.

The Images of City

Paths

Edges

Districts

Nodes

Landmarks

Paths

Main Path Main path that separates Zuidbuurt and Waterbuurt act as the main axis that connects to the rest of Ijburg at one end, and to the Amsterdam city center at the other end. The remarkable width strengthen its character as the main path where trafďŹ c by car, tram, bicycle & pedestrian meet.

Paths in Zuidbuurt Trees planted at the roadside give continuity to the path and create a line of motion. It also separate pedestrian path from vehicular path Diverse facade becomes checkpoints along the path, which assist user in wayďŹ nding.

Paths in Noodbuurt Lack of barrier between pedestrian and vehicular path make user have to watch out for trafďŹ c which disturb their experience along the path.

Paths in Waterbuurt The light reection in the silver-grey metal gives the jetties an industrial character that goes well with urban water.

Entering the aluminium is physically and mentally a clear step from the mainland to the maritime world

Edges

Trees as Edge Trees along the path appear as a fragmentary edge that sweep along street facade of the building, creating a permeable visual boundary between the moving and the immobile. Separation between the discrete stationary points of the trees is able to capture a series of imageries for the road user, further engages users with the street frontage.

Commercial Edge Commercial edge is established along the main pathway across the city. It serves as a frontage for the residential area inside, an area of viscosity. It acts as a crucial element that draws the attention of the road users, hence vitalise the local revenue.

Water Edge Water edge appears to be the strongest edge in Steigereiland as it creates boundary for the city urban planning. The impenetrable edge is visually prominent because it impedes movement further. It isolates the city from nearby cities, enclosing the area as an enclave.

Path as Edge Path, acting as an edge, encircles Waterbuurt. The oating houses duplicate the axis of the edge which further intensify the signiďŹ cance of the edge, creating a regional realm for Waterbuurt despite of lacking in the sense of closure.

Path + Water Edge The two main paths isolate the northern part of the Zuidbuurt in complementary with the water edge, forging the disconnected area to be a commercial area while the other part being the residential area. The captivating view of the spanning of water feature along the edge intrigues users visit the area, hence further stimulates the potential of being commercialised.

Districts

Waterbuurt District

Waterbuurt is an extroverted region that anked

by Nord Buurt at North and Zuidbuurt at South.

The oating houses serve as the thematic identity of the district as they are built on the water and there is jetty at the end of each paths.

Zuidbuurt District

There are inďŹ ll housing, free standing and row house which are clusteringly arranged in Zuidbuurt.

A diverse usage in colour of brick and concrete walls shapes up the lighthearted image of the district alongside with the integration of trees

Noodbuurt District

Noodbuurt is characterized as a district with monotonous facades of the robust building blocks.

In relative to Zuidbuurt, this district is less lively.

There are less trees along the paths and only exist in open spaces functioning as nodes. Green spaces are being compensated by the presence of courtyard within the buildings.

Nodes

Junction as Node

Junction toward the school and residential area

Human, vehicle, public transport

Junction toward terrace or oating house

Junction toward the school and residential area

Junction as a node Junction is the intersection of road from different direction. Decisions must be made at junctions, people heighten their attention at such places and perceive nearby elements with more than normal clarity. This tendency was conďŹ rmed so repeatedly that elements located at junctions may automatically be assumed to derive special prominence from their location

Open Space as Node

A park surrounded by building blocks

Open

space

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Open space a beside the school

node

Multipurpose open spaces improve social interaction and serve as a recreational facilities for the urban population. It is a concentrate area gather a network of residents to the space and carry out certain social activities (eg. jogging, cycling, play basketball, socialising)

Rail Station as Node Rail station as a node The main rail station located in Steigereiland, connecting to the city centre of Amsterdam. They are important nodes in both transport and non-transport (Business opportunity, consumption) network. Gather speciďŹ c group of people at speciďŹ c hour to travel to certain destination. ( eg: Work- working hour)

Landmarks

Landmarks 1 Montessori Public School Steigereiland

Elementary

Local landmark for the residents. Colour contrast with the surrounding buildings.

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EnneĂźs Heermabrug Massive architecture structure, unique and memorable in the context.

Easily recognise when entering and leaving Steigereiland.

Located on the starting point of the main axis.

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Sluishuis Steigereiland Unique in shape, can easily attract observer from far. Sluishuis is the ďŹ rst thing that catches the eye on the city centre skyline

Serial Vision

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The elongated linear path acts as the main axis that stretched across the three districts 1

Serial Vision

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The quality of immediacy by the water edge with nothing in between promotes visual communication between the users and landmark which encourage forward movement.

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Serial Vision

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The intricacy and the distinctive form of the landmark creates a visual conundrum and entangle the image of city to the users’ memories.

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Serial Vision

4 4 The bridge is the gateway to city centre while the intersection of main path and axis establishes a node that acts as a meeting point for Ijburg and city centre.

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Serial Vision

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The spatial drama is being set up by the huge scale of the commercial edge on both sides of the path.

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Serial Vision

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In relative to the main vehicular path, the path in the residential area of Zuidbuurt is more lively and intimate.

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Serial Vision

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The drastic change from narrow and enclosed path to an unobstructed view beyond that expands to extra dimension marks the exit from Steigereiland.

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References ●

Lynch, K. (1984). Reconsidering the image of the city. In Cities of the Mind (pp. 151-161). Springer, Boston, MA.

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Rowe, C., & Koetter, F. (1983). Collage city. MIT press.

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Cullen, Gordon, 1961 Townscape, Architectural Press, London, 1961.

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Floating Amsterdam. (n.d.). Amsterdam: Stichting Festijn.

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Water Houses/ Floating Houses in Steigereiland IJburg, Amsterdam, Netherlands by Architectenbureau Marlies

Rohmer.

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