Lillian Gao - Community Ties - Architecture Project 2022

LILLIAN GAO

DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2022 Curated for: LUCE et Studio

COMMUNITY TIES 2050 VISION FOR AMSTERDAM, NL

Instructor: Manuel Baez ARCS 3107 - Studio 5 Carleton University - Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism

Instructor: Manuel Baez Winter 2022, ARCS 3107 - Studio 5

COMMUNITY TIES 2050 VISION FOR AMSTERDAM, NL

As a prominent commercial and socio-cultural hub in Europe, Amsterdam has become a diverse ground to people of numerous nationalities. The city continues to grow through the pursuit of ambitious objectives related to sustainable development, social inclusion, and heritage protection.

In response to the projected growth and challenges of Amsterdam-Noord, Community Ties explores a vision for 2050 that focuses on strengthening the connectivity of the city in a social, ecological, and mobile sense through interconnected public spaces and alternative transportation networks.

AMSTERDAM, NL

SITE PLAN

IN COLLABORATION WITH: RUBY LI

03 NORTHERN CABLE-CAR STATION

01 WATERFRONT COMMUNITY FACILITIES

02 SOUTHERN CABLE-CAR STATION

Interconnected programs support one another to address a set of overarching thematic explorations:

Social Inclusiveness & Community Engagement · Preserving cultural assets while enhancing the degree of social inclusiveness to contribute to the flourishing of the community in 2050 Mobility & Connectivity · Proposing a cable-car system to tie the site and community together · Emphasizing public space as an exchange platform and connecting tissue Ecology & Environmental Sustainability · Incorporating circular agriculture · Building resilience to climate change by imagining a future community embodied by water and greenery SITE ELEVATION AA - EAST MAIN PROGRAMS

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01 WATERFRONT COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Situated along the waterfront, an extended platform of public space provides engaging outdoor spaces for social gatherings and various activities to nourish stronger connections among the community and environment. The communal space is primarily comprised of dining and recreational services, as well as an open plaza.

The open plaza is a multi-functional social space allowing the community to set up temporary activities or exhibitions as desired. Some activities may include street performances, farmers markets, busking, or market stalls for local artists.

All programs within the complex actively contribute to circular agriculture while embracing the surrounding water and architectural context of Amsterdam.

PERSPECTIVE: APPROACH

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AXONOMETRIC - SOUTHEAST

SITE APPROACH & CIRCULATION

MASSING

LEVEL 2: RESTAURANT DINING AREAS [12] [13]

PASSAGE: SMALL BOATS

EXTERIOR RAMPS & STAIRS

GROUND FLOOR A: CAFE & LOUNGE [02]

The restaurant specializes in seafood and native produce; services within the space are adaptable depending on the time of day or occasion.

Organic waste produced by the restaurant on the upper level is discarded through a chute that connects to a composting system on the ground floor. The fertilizer is then used to maintain the rooftop gardens and green-roof system.

SECTION A - WEST

SECTION B - SOUTH

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AXONOMETRIC - EAST

VIEW FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE IJ RIVER

02 CABLE-CAR SYSTEM [SOUTHERN STATION]

Limited overwater connections for pedestrians have sparked several discussions over the years. As the IJ River is one of the main water routes for freight boats and cruise ships, strict requirements pertaining to container height and accessibility are in direct conflict with the possibility of a pedestrian bridge.

The proposed cable-car system is an alternative mode of transportation connecting the north and south sides of the IJ River. Situated by the waterfront of Amsterdam Centraal Station, the cable-car line alleviates overcrowing on ferries and provides pedestrians with celebrated views of the city while spanning the river without disrupting the circulation of boats below. Cable-cars are also able to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles to promote inclusivity and accessibility.

As both stations are surrounded by dynamic neighbourhoods in a fast transition, the area itself acts as a connector with great potential to hold together the surrounding urban system as it finds a new vision to articulate emerging narratives in Amsterdam.

MONORAIL DETACHABLE GONDOLA SYSTEM Number of stations: 2 Number of cars: 24 Capacity per car: 6-8 people 1 cable, detachable grips Total distance (d) = 620 m Speed (v) = 5 m/s (18 km/h) Time (t) to complete one trip: 124 s (approx. 2 min)

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SECTION C - SOUTH

ELEVATION C1 - SOUTH

SECTION D - EAST

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DETAIL: GREEN ROOF SYSTEM

Thank you for your consideration.

Lillian Gao

Toronto, ON | Ottawa, ON lilliangao@cmail.carleton.ca 647-936-6988 linkedin.com/in/lilliangao83