Essays about: "redevelopment proposal"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words redevelopment proposal.
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1. Repurposing cultural heritage: Design proposal for the Olympic Rowing stadium in Helsinki
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : A network of functionalist buildings and stadiums was originally designed for the 1940 Olympic games in Helsinki. Among these structures was the Rowing Stadium, which hosted the kayaking competition in 1952 after the games were postponed due to World War II. (Malmberg et al. READ MORE
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2. INTERWEAVE - Food production interweaving with cultural programs, housing, and public places in Slakthusområdet, Stockholm.
University essay from KTH/StadsbyggnadAbstract : Slakthusområdet, a historically significant slaughterhouse district in Stockholm, stands as a testament to the dynamic nature of urban landscapes, characterized by the relentless tide of rapid urban change. Over the years, this district has undergone multiple transformations, mirroring the shifting needs and aspirations of the city. READ MORE
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3. Urban Living Room: a green, welcoming and cohesive community by the bay
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : The site, Bällsta harbor, is a part of Ulvsunda industrial area, located on the east side of Bromma airport in Stockholm. Today, the housing shortage in Stockholm, the debate over the closure of Bromma Airport, and the plan to extend the tram line bring new opportunities to Bällsta harbor for redevelopment. READ MORE
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4. Vinsta Refurbished
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : The planning office in Stockholm is currently working on a new mixed-use master plan for the rundown industrial site in Vinsta, Stockholm. Looking at how similar developments are executed, there is reason to believe that a large part of the building stock will be demolished. READ MORE
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5. LEARNING FROM VILA VALENTE: REDEFINING THE ROLE OF THE ARCHITECT
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : In response to Loures Municipal Council’s recent proposal for redeveloping the Vila Valente Quarter of Moscavide, an area in urgent need of intervention, by demolishing, starting from scratch and relocating its vulnerable residents, this thesis challenges our responsibilities as architects when it comes to community development, especially with respect to the marginalised in society. We understand that in Henri Lefebvre’s ‘conceived space’ (Lefebvre, 1991) an architect’s work consists of abstract concepts and exclusive codes. READ MORE