Sportheldenbuurt, Amsterdam, NL
Informal city district with strong neighbourhood culture
A new residential district close to the centre of Amsterdam combines living comfort with informal, inviting public space. ‘Sportheldenbuurt’ will be a distinctive urban neighbourhood with a high density of housing and a mixed population. But the anonymity of the big city is avoided. Urban designer Marlies Rohmer, who also acted as supervisor, deployed various design tools to create a vibrant street culture.Housing engages emphatically with public space. ‘Margin zones’ have been designed in front of each residential building. That is a 1.5-metre-wide strip where residents interact with public space without leaving their personal domain. Lots of attention was also devoted to balconies and terraces. The Urban Sport Zone, with a big skate park as most spectacular element, and three redeveloped silos form the main eye-catchers. By contrast, streets and squares are calm in layout. The continuity of public space strengthens the cohesion between the various building blocks.The municipality regularly organizes meet-ups with residents to discuss new developments and issues. Residents can share their ideas and give meaning to their surroundings in the process. Results are clearly demonstrable.
Keywords:
‘Wild’ neighbourhood, unity in diversity, encounter, physical activity
Ver artículo completoDirectora: | María A. Leboreiro Amaro, Dra. Arquitecto. Profesora Titular de la E.T.S. de Arquitectura de Madrid |
Consejo de redacción: | Miquel Adriá, director de la revista Arquine |
Carmen Andrés Mateo, Arquitecta. Profesora Asociada de la E.T.S. de Arquitectura de Madrid | |
José Mª Ezquiaga Dominguez. Dr. Arquitecto. Profesor Titular de la E.T.S. de Arquitectura de Madrid | |
José Fariña Tojo. Dr. Arquitecto. Catedrático de la E.T.S. de Arquitectura de Madrid | |
Fernando Fernández Alonso. Arquitecto. Profesor Asociado de la E.T.S. de Arquitectura de Madrid | |
Josep Mª Llop Torne. Arquitecto. Profesor en la Facultad de Geografía de la Universidad de Lleida | |
Javier Ruiz Sánchez. Dr. Arquitecto. Profesor Titular de la E.T.S. de Arquitectura de Madrid | |
Secretaría: | Llanos Masiá |
Edita: |
planur-e Avda. Valdemarin, 68 28023 Madrid |
Traducción: | planur-e |
ISSN: | 2340-8235 |
Copyright: | (2013): planur-e |