project01:Interactions

Interactions

Major connections

Reizende Drijvende Markt

De Geleerde Netwerk has a physical connection to Reizende Drijvende Markt. Students, locals and tourists alike can make the transition from the exhibition space and bar setting, onto the main promenade of the market. An afternoon can be spent between the two projects, purchasing goods from the market and relaxing in the urban green zone and exhibition space of De Geleerde Netwerk. De Geleerde Netwerk's curved lines morph into the Markt's more geometric design. Together, at the point of connection, the projects have altered the existing site to encourage pedestrian traffic toward both projects. This blurs the line between public and private space (dock and new developments). As a result, the project(s) will now be seen as more of an extension of the existing dock. The connection now reflects both projects and creates a seamless transition between the two.

The Knowledge Centre

De Geleerde Netwerk is also physically connected to The Knowledge Centre. De Geleerde Netwerk offers the residents of The Knowledge Centre outdoor space to contemplate and relax after the days' learning. It also provides a library and meeting room for the inhabitants. Terraced timber decking curves around to offer two pathways for The Knowledge Centre residents; one toward the centre of the project and one toward the exhibition and bar.

Rejuvenative Sandwich

De Geleerde Netwerk connects to the Rejuvenative Sandwich via the RDM dock to provide a continuous landscape. Connecting walkways through Vfood Restaurant enables locals, tourists and students to enjoy walking, un-interrupted through the whole south-west corner of the RDM development.

This image shows the connecting points to the dock, to the Markt, and to The Knowledge Centre, the areas in dark pink reflect the public transition spaces / squares for people to congregate and the light pink highlight shows the smoot transitions creted between project boundaires.

The following image shows water spaces left open by Het Geleerde Netwerk. The spaces allow floating vegetation islands to develop to encourage interaction with the water / site and also with wildlife. The site will need to be altered as it has been for the connection with The Markt to keep the curved lines fluid throughout the development. This issue is highlighted below in white.

The image below shows how Het Geleerde Network has created water transport bays by connecting to The Knowledge Centre. These bays provide an opportunity for Islands to transport people and dock in. These areas of open water create a peaceful, protected patch of water in the otherwise busy development.

We are no longer going to connect with Veni-Vidi hotel as The Knowledge Centre has moved locations to become De Geleerde Netwerk's neighbour. The Knowledge Centre needs access to De Geleerde Netwerk's library and reading room. The arm that previously connected to Veni-Vidi will now connect to a public square at the entrance to The Knowledge centre. The Markt will eventually connect to this same square. It will provide a meeting point for people and activate The Knowledge Centre's entrance. The circular void that this connection will create will tie into De Geleerde Netwerk's concept and create's opportunities for future development of additional floating vegetation islands.