A polluted plot in Amsterdam was transformed into an urban oasis through a community-driven development. In 2012, together with a diverse group of architects, sustainability experts and members of the community, we put forward a regenerative concept for the former shipyard De Ceuvel Volharding. An ecohub for creative and social enterprises, De Ceuvel provides visitors with a unique experience from the moment they first lay eyes on its buildings: beautifully retrofitted houseboats placed on the land, surrounded by soil-cleaning plants and connected via a winding jetty.
Year
2014
Size
???? m2
Programme
Circular regenerative transformation area
Location
Amsterdam
Status
Completed 2014
Credits
Jean-Pierre Jans, Delva Landscape Architects, Martijn van Wijk, Dean Medina, Niko Coutignu, Hustle Creatives, Amie Galbraith
Due to the small budget and temporary nature of the development, the multidisciplinary team focused on developing an innovative concept that prioritised mobility and reuse. The urban plan was designed in such a way that wasteland and waste materials would be transformed into valuable resources.
