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NETHERLANDS ARCHITECTURE

SUPERVISORS: AKIHIRO MIZUTANI (TUT) AND KAKINO YOSHINORI (TUS) HAMEEDULLAH PEYKAR 2020/01/08

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CONTENT

• Overview • OBJECTIVES • ARCHITECTURE HISTORY • ARCHITECTURE FIRMS IN THE NETHERLANDS • SUMMARY AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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Overview Netherlands THE MOST BICYCLE FRIENDLY PLACE ON THE PLANET Bicycles account for 25% of daily mobility! The Netherlands accommodates 17 million inhabitants and 23 million bicycles.(2) Population • 2019 estimate: 17,336,891 • Density: 418.2/km2 (1,083.1/sq mi) • Capital and largest city: • North-western country • Area: 41,543 km2 (16,040 sq mi)

1 Statistics Netherlands (CBS) (Netherlands Travel Survey (OViN) 2016 – data adapted by KiM). 2 Bovag (2018), Fietsverkopen na jaren weer in de lift [After many years, bicycle sales on the rise again].

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OBJECTIVES • To acquire knowledge about Architecture • Get experience of Europe Architecture • To study the Architecture of Netherlands • Explore the World Heritage Monuments in Netherlands • Explore the most Striking Buildings in Netherlands • Interview and discussion with a great researcher in Netherland Prof. KAKINO YOSHINORI (TU Delft)

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ARCHITECTURE OF THE NETHERLANDS DUTCH GOLDEN AGE The Dutch Golden Age roughly spanned the 17th century

Het Scheepvaartmuseum Royal Palace Amsterdam The National Maritime Museum 5

ARCHITECTURE OF THE NETHERLANDS Modernism During the 20th century Dutch architects played a leading role in the development of modern architecture

Museum Het Schip is located in a monumental social housing The Cube Houses in are one of the city’s most complex and a fine example from the Amsterdam School of iconic attractions. Designed by Dutch architect Piet Blom. architecture. 6

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UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF DUTCH HOMES

Traditional Dutch homes and older apartments in historic buildings (such as Holland’s iconic canal houses), share unique characteristics:

Leaning Facades Narrow Buildings Steep Staircases

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UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF DUTCH HOMES

Small Living Spaces Ground Floor Windows

Water Closet & Bathroom

Cooling/Heating Many Dutch homes and apartments have a small toilet and a separate bathroom

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Architecture Firms in The Netherlands

• MVRDV • OMA MVRDV was founded in 1993 by , and Nathalie de Vries. Based in Rotterdam, • Un Studio the Netherlands. • Mecanno • Neutelings Riedijk Architects • Design Erick van Egeraat The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) is a • Dutch architectural firm based in Rotterdam, NL Architects founded in 1975 by Dutch architect Rem • SeARCH Koolhaas and Greek architect Elia Zenghelis, along • Benthem Crouwel Architects with Madelon Vriesendorp and Zoe Zenghelis. • Powerhouse Company

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MVRDV projects in The Netherlands The Markthal (Market Hall) is a residential and office building with a market hall underneath, located in Rotterdam. The building was opened on October 1, 2014, by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands Besides the large market hall, the complex houses 228 apartments, 4600 m2 retail space, 1600 m2 horeca and an underground 4-storey parking garage with a capacity of 1200+ cars.

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MVRDV projects in The Netherlands In the western part of the Amsterdam harbour an extensive urban operation has transformed a former dam and silo building. A mixed program of housing, offices, work spaces, commercial spaces and public spaces are arranged in a 20 meter deep and ten-story-high urban envelope. The apartments differ vastly in size, price and organization, which appeals to a changing demography and the desire for individuality.

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Museums in Amsterdam Number of museums: 144

The Dutch masters — Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer — understandably dominate Amsterdam's museum scene.

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SUMMARY AND ACHIEVEMENTS • Amsterdam the capital of country which was called the city of diamonds has unrivaled architecture. • Although, Amsterdam’s urban Scenery is widely affiliated with medieval and Dutch Golden Age architecture, the city comprises many stunning inventive modern structural designs. • These fascinating buildings form an inimitable modern cityscape which is unrivaled in the country. • The building heights and exteriors gives you a since of relaxation when you walk through downtown. The narrow buildings with big windows, dancing buildings and floated houses around canals are full of excitement.

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