project18:Challenge
NDSM ECOSYSTEM
Functional diversity of the site
NDSM has a wide diversity of functions and users.
Connections with the city
image1: NDSM serves as a transport hub, especially for Amsterdam Noord inhabitants
image 2: Visual connections with the site
Context of the site
Empty spaces in between
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
CONCEPT
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. It would provide the connection between the "commercial" and "artistic" parts of the site, making it more pleasant to get from place to place in NDSM. 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.
