Within the confines of a traditional, longitudinal and narrow housing block in Rotterdam-West, this project proposes a double-sided, permeable and dynamic living environment for students and young professionals. Shared facilities foster community life, while also generating work opportunities and relationships …

Urbanisatie heeft veel effect op het leven van dieren. Uit onderzoek blijkt dat dieren in een urbane omgeving zich anders gedragen dan dieren in een meer natuurlijke (niet urbane) omgeving. De koolmees (Parus major) wordt als modelorganisme gebruikt voor onderzoek naar de verschillen tussen urbane en …

In response to the growing challenges posed by climate change and urbanization, this thesis proposes designing a rain garden as a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. The primary goal of this project is to create design of a nature-based solution that not only manages …

Klimaatverandering zorgt voor een stijgende zeewatertemperatuur, hierdoor veranderen de ecologische condities van mariene ecosystemen, waardoor soorten moeten migreren of zich aanpassen. Kelp is een groep bruine macro-algen, die verschillende functies vervullen binnen mariene ecosystemen (bijv. habitatvorming, …

The project ‘A Paradise for Starters’ is concerned with a new typology for affordable housing and co-living. Economy of means is found in a double height dwelling unit with a width of 4 meters, which is open to one side. Because the units are placed obliquely, an open corner can be created with a semi-outdoor …

In the Iranian province Baluchistan local economies can be improved by upturning local produce and handicrafts in a collective effort. A secure place for different generations of women serves as a cultural incubator and marketplace and offers participation in the village life. The project is sited along …

The following research project was designed to increase brand recognition and awareness for Lagerwal, a vibrant new beer garden and venue for cultural events located in Amsterdam North. Lagerwal wants to establish itself in Amsterdam's vibrant hospitality scene and aims to target millennials (23-35) …

“An Echo To Revive” reintroduces the idea of sports in the heart of the city of Varna, Bulgaria by making it an approachable and interesting subject within the public domain of the urban fabric. Positioned in a key location in the City centre, this intervention aims to connect three distinct areas which …

Radio Kootwijk is a well-known architectural and historic icon near Apeldoorn, surrounded by extensive heath fields, sand dunes, and forests. Most of the old built infrastructure around it has disappeared, safe the ruins of Hotel Radio, a former workers pension. Benefiting from the natural environment …

The purpose of this Young Professional Semester Portfolio is to create a collection of micro wedding packages for millennial couples in the Netherlands for Santé Weddings and Events – a wedding planning company in Amsterdam. The micro wedding packages will be a solution to the problem that the company …