Revision as of 22:33, 6 March 2012

CHALLENGE

Currently there are two directions in which the design is going. Options are kept open to make sure there is no tunnel vision occurring.

Green leisure space

What is present in both designs is a green leisure space between the Kunststad and the unnamed large warehouse west of it. It's quite a big space, about 8000 square meters. The aim is to create a cultural park where people interact with art and each other. Skaters can skate, Artists can exhibit their designs in the drops or the large exhibition space.

Greenery is definitely needed at NDSM. Right now it's all concrete, brick and cast iron. Green space will get people out of their working bunkers and once they're outside they'll get excited for the area that they're in. No more just sitting inside waiting 'till the working day is over so they can go home, but time for relaxation during working breaks and a place to go outside, maybe just for a smoke, or for lunch or just a pleasant walk with the dog.

Visitors will be attracted by the exhibition space and the "drops of art" that are scattered around the park. There might be an outdoor theater.

Drops of Art

Connection with Kunststad

There will be a visual and functional connection with the Kunststad. The western wall will be perforated for a visual link between the new pavilion and the Kunststad. More sunlight will get to the Kunststad and artists will see the venue in which they can display their designs.

The functional link is that the new pavilion will aim to display the works of the inhabitants of the Kunststad.

The drops of art will play a big role in that, but also the large exhibition space is primarily for Kunststad residents. The lunch room will also play a big role in this system because it will become natural meeting point of people.