Recently the book 3RD4ALL. How To Create a Relevant Public Space by architect and ‘creative guide’ Aat Vos published. The book deals with the question of how places such as culture houses, libraries, idea hubs, parks, start-up cafes and other indispensable public spaces, so-called ‘third places’, contribute to a vital society, now and in the future. In addition to well-known names such as Winy Maas (architect), Saskia Sassen (professor of sociology, Columbia University, New York, Joe Pine (author of The Experience Economy) and Sergio Dogliani (Idea Stores, London), Evelien van Veen was also interviewed. more about the concept behind the Oostvaarders and School 7, Den Helder library projects.
Exploring Urban Transition: Utrecht Delegation Visits Antwerp’s Schipperskwartier
A couple of weeks ago, WoonWerk Architecten, together with Stad Antwerpen, organized an excursion to the Schipperskwartier in Antwerp for Gemeente Utrecht, ‘Afdeling Strategie, Lobby en Stedelijke Sturing’. This neighborhood is currently considered “in transition,”...
