project18:Challenge

NDSM ECOSYSTEM

Functional diversity of the site

NDSM - functional scheme

NDSM has a wide diversity of functions and users.

Connections with the city

NDSM - transport connections to the city centre and flow of the people

NDSM - visual connections with the city

View 1

View 2

Context of the site

Wind and water affects the site very heavily

NDSM in the past

Heritage is visible in the street names and other street elements

Empty spaces in between

Space between buildings does not invite people to roam and explore

POSSIBILITIES

The following elements of the NDSM ecosystem will be taken into consideration:

- proximity and connections (both visual and physical - transport) to the city
- flow of the people - hubs, directions and purpose
- wind and water
- emptiness and lack of connection between buildings

DEVELOPMENT OF IDEA

Location

The windcatcher is a ribbon, which roughly follows the embankment. It does not run around the whole site - it's connected to the ferry platform on the west side and starts over in the eastern part from the wharf. The windcatcher is visible from the other side of the river IJ and at the same time frames the vast view on the city centre and the industrial area around.

The main purpose of the project is to attract new people to the NDSM site (lights luring them to see what is going on in there) and provide them with an enjoyable space for walking and relaxing. The sheltered communal space would also give an opportunity to the local residents to explore the site and be able to relax close to home.

It also breaks strong western wind characteristic for Amsterdam and uses it to create an aesthetic experience for the by-passers and people walking on the boardwalk.

Functional division of the windcatcher