Coexistence - A place for all
(2023) ASBM01 20231Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Abstract
- "Wasserstadt - a place of coexistence"
Global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, population growth, and migration will inevitably change the way we live. Cities are conglomerates of many and, thus, are often perceived as a threat to wildlife and plant life. But what if we harnessed the potential of cities as conglomerates of people, hubs of innovation, and sustainable transportation networks?
A connected society has the power to bring about change. As connectedness to place develops, so does awareness and mindfulness. This dynamic can be an important tool for sustainable urban design and must be considered when creating new neighborhoods or improving existing ones.
Perhaps the most important way we can address... (More) - "Wasserstadt - a place of coexistence"
Global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, population growth, and migration will inevitably change the way we live. Cities are conglomerates of many and, thus, are often perceived as a threat to wildlife and plant life. But what if we harnessed the potential of cities as conglomerates of people, hubs of innovation, and sustainable transportation networks?
A connected society has the power to bring about change. As connectedness to place develops, so does awareness and mindfulness. This dynamic can be an important tool for sustainable urban design and must be considered when creating new neighborhoods or improving existing ones.
Perhaps the most important way we can address the challenges of living, using, and planning unconsciously for decades (or centuries) without consideration for the ecosystem in which we live, is to live in coexistence. The concept for "Wasserstadt - a place of coexistence" can be traced to the concept of "Existential Sustainability." The relationship between sustainable actions and our existence over time demonstrates the importance of preserving historical and cultural heritage, nurturing the present, and creating a livable future for generations to come.
The project takes place in Hanover, Germany, on the former industrial site of the Continental company. The spatial design of the Wasserstadt is closely linked to the environment in which it is located.
The three-legged strategy of:
1. Repair the fabric and existing structures of historical value
2. Highlight the identity of the place
3. Connect urbanity and nature
translates time-related sustainable actions into design and makes sure that the development addresses the needs and interests of the engaged-and-affected community of the existent, surrounding neighborhoods. The unique site identity plays a critical role throughout the design process: canals and scattered nearby habitats will continue to thrive, and a new social center will emerge. Whereas the former industrial site cut a hole in the urban fabric, the new infrastructure highlights the site's historic heritage and creates accessible and inclusive public spaces. (Less)
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- author
- Jacob-Neubert, Antonia Fe Sophia LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- ASBM01 20231
- year
- 2023
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Sustainable Neighborhood, Bottom-up Strategy, Urban Nature, Urban Ecology
- language
- English
- id
- 9141635
- date added to LUP
- 2023-11-23 11:49:18
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Global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, population growth, and migration will inevitably change the way we live. Cities are conglomerates of many and, thus, are often perceived as a threat to wildlife and plant life. But what if we harnessed the potential of cities as conglomerates of people, hubs of innovation, and sustainable transportation networks?
A connected society has the power to bring about change. As connectedness to place develops, so does awareness and mindfulness. This dynamic can be an important tool for sustainable urban design and must be considered when creating new neighborhoods or improving existing ones.
Perhaps the most important way we can address the challenges of living, using, and planning unconsciously for decades (or centuries) without consideration for the ecosystem in which we live, is to live in coexistence. The concept for "Wasserstadt - a place of coexistence" can be traced to the concept of "Existential Sustainability." The relationship between sustainable actions and our existence over time demonstrates the importance of preserving historical and cultural heritage, nurturing the present, and creating a livable future for generations to come.
The project takes place in Hanover, Germany, on the former industrial site of the Continental company. The spatial design of the Wasserstadt is closely linked to the environment in which it is located.
The three-legged strategy of:
1. Repair the fabric and existing structures of historical value
2. Highlight the identity of the place
3. Connect urbanity and nature
translates time-related sustainable actions into design and makes sure that the development addresses the needs and interests of the engaged-and-affected community of the existent, surrounding neighborhoods. The unique site identity plays a critical role throughout the design process: canals and scattered nearby habitats will continue to thrive, and a new social center will emerge. Whereas the former industrial site cut a hole in the urban fabric, the new infrastructure highlights the site's historic heritage and creates accessible and inclusive public spaces.}},
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title = {{Coexistence - A place for all}},
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