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Over the years, a lot of those big warehouses have been squatted. The place attracted artist and musicians. They started using the empty space by organizing cultural festivals, like [http://www.robodock.org/ Robodock]. As the place became a bit more commercial over time, the original squatters left the place. But a trend was set, the place kept attracting young artist and a foundation named ‘Kinetisch Noord’ was astablished. In one of the warehouses the foundation has developed the Kunststad (Art city), a ‘breeding place’ were young artist and designers can create their own ateliers and workspaces. MTV pushed out the last original squatters and made their headquarters at the docks in 2007. More artist, music festivals and galleries have followed since. | Over the years, a lot of those big warehouses have been squatted. The place attracted artist and musicians. They started using the empty space by organizing cultural festivals, like [http://www.robodock.org/ Robodock]. As the place became a bit more commercial over time, the original squatters left the place. But a trend was set, the place kept attracting young artist and a foundation named ‘Kinetisch Noord’ was astablished. In one of the warehouses the foundation has developed the Kunststad (Art city), a ‘breeding place’ were young artist and designers can create their own ateliers and workspaces. MTV pushed out the last original squatters and made their headquarters at the docks in 2007. More artist, music festivals and galleries have followed since. | ||
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Short history of NDSM-wharf
The MSc1 design project is situated in the North of Amsterdam. In this area you can find the old NDSM warf, established on the riverbanks of the IJ. This odd part of the city has an extensive and complex history, although relatively short.
Since the Dutch shipbuilding company NSM moved to the site in 1915, it has always been a world on its own. The IJ harbor forms a physical barrier between the famous city centre and the NDSM area, which is named after the Dutch dock and shipbuilding company NDSM, that was created when the companies NSM and NDM decided to merge. In 1937 it became the biggest shipyard in the world. In 1984, 37 years later, the shipbuilding company was declared bankrupt. This turned the wharf into a spectacular location with plenty of open space next to the water, filled with abandoned halls, warehouses, docks and cranes.
Over the years, a lot of those big warehouses have been squatted. The place attracted artist and musicians. They started using the empty space by organizing cultural festivals, like Robodock. As the place became a bit more commercial over time, the original squatters left the place. But a trend was set, the place kept attracting young artist and a foundation named ‘Kinetisch Noord’ was astablished. In one of the warehouses the foundation has developed the Kunststad (Art city), a ‘breeding place’ were young artist and designers can create their own ateliers and workspaces. MTV pushed out the last original squatters and made their headquarters at the docks in 2007. More artist, music festivals and galleries have followed since.
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http://online.wsj.com/articl/SB10001424052702304569504576405690067730056.html#articleTabs=article
http://www.ndsm-werfmuseum.nl/
Organic growth NDSM
This diagram shows the organic growth of the character of NDSM over time. Each aspect is influenced by another aspect and will, in time, influence the ecosystem by itself.
View on the ecosystem of NDSM
When you first enter the site, it might look abanded, but wait a moment and absurb the energy that is flowing throw this area. It has become an incredible dynamic environment where a lot of things happen, but most importantly, an area where a lot of thing can happen. NDSM is about dreams and human size. Dreams become initiatives and can get explored on this site. It grows in an organic way, made by people for people, through consultation and discussion. These bottom-up approaches are typical for this area and create a unique mix of activities on the site. It's about taking and providing. Each user can explore the site and use it in a spontaneous way. Every initiative will bring something to the site. In this way, an ecosystem is created. The squatters created the first festivals, the festivals created an energetic environment, in combination with the industrial character of the site it attracted different artists, who in their turn contributed to the creative environment that later attracted big creative companies like MTV and Redbull.
The site becomes interactive when a new initiative comes in. New activities grow onto the site when they are demanded or dreamed of. Every initiative will bring something to the site, but it can also replaces (parts of) excisting features. In time, this will change the way people use the area. On the NDSM-terrain these shiftings in character are following eachother in a rapid speed. This makes the area so flexible and dynamic. The amount of open space and the freedom on the site is very unique if you consider the geographical location. For some reason, big masterplans have not gained ground yet on NDSM. It might has something to do with the bad connection or maybe with the crisis, it might even be that the municipality acknowledge the special qualities the site can bring to the city. Either way, the lack of top-down management has turned this site into a big architectural lab, where the unexpected happens.
Existing ecosystem
Qualities and Challenges
Site Visit
10-02-2012 - I walked around in the NDSM area with Sam van Til. Together we've tagged some objects:
and people:
- Architect - Björn van Rheenen
- Project Engineer - Sander Buijs
MTV baliemedewerkster - existing TAG?
We've done an very usefull interview with architect Björn van Rheenen.
Our talk with Sander Buijs was also inspiring.
