Merwede
by
MARC KOEHLER ARCHITECTS, VENHOEVENCS, LINGOTTO AND JANSSEN DE JONG PROJECTONTWIKKELING
in
Utrecht,
The Netherlands
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Author
MARC KOEHLER ARCHITECTS, VENHOEVENCS, LINGOTTO AND JANSSEN DE JONG PROJECTONTWIKKELING
City
Utrecht
Country
The Netherlands
Year
2016
Program
Mixed Urban District
Technical Info
Site area
240000 sqm
Gfa
0
sqm
Density
0 far
Population density
12000
inh/ha
Home Units:
6000
Jobs
0
Streetsroad:
0
%
Buildup:
0
%
NonBuild-up:
0 %
Residential
0 %
Business
0
%
Commercial
0
%
Civic
0
%
Description
- The district aims to become one of the largest inner-city, car-free areas in the Netherlands, covering an area equivalent to 34 football fields.
- It plans to accommodate 12,000 residents, attracting a diverse demographic, including elderly residents, starters, and families.
- The design allows residents to move freely without cars, prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle movement.
- The architecture varies in size, height, and design, creating a distinctive roof landscape.
- The buildings gradually increase in height from the canal side to the European-facing side.
- The district comprises over 200 buildings, contributing to a unique cityscape known as Coulisse City.
- The district offers a range of environments from quiet residential areas to vibrant public spaces.
- Facilities include schools, sports halls, cultural centers, and catering establishments.
- Adaptive reuse plays a role, with spaces like the bicycle depot transformed into a market hall featuring restaurants, cafes, and creative activities.
- The car-free design encourages peace, space, and greenery, while reducing the carbon footprint.
- Merwede Park along the canal and slow traffic routes enhance connectivity.
- The development aims to achieve near energy-neutral status with the largest underground WKO system (thermal energy storage) in the Netherlands.
- Blocks 13 and 14 are designed to offer a mix of living spaces, public functions, and cultural programs.
- Special attention is given to a flexible cultural center, encouraging community engagement.
- A variety of housing types are available, including ground-level houses, lofts, work-live homes, apartments, and penthouses.
- Vertical streets and green routes connect different spaces within the blocks, promoting easy movement.
- Modular and standardized building systems support the Open Building system, allowing for flexible programs and adaptability over time.
- The overall approach prioritizes sustainability, balancing modern design with community well-being.
Urban Planning Principles
Architectural Diversity
Diverse Environments
Sustainable Features
Mixed-Use Design
Green Integration
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