Studying the Contextual Nuances of a Site Through Particularities of Complex Systems
Studying the Contextual Nuances of a Site Through Particularities of Complex Systems

Author(s): Andreea Diana Roman
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Architecture
Published by: Universitatea de Arhitectură şi Urbanism »Ion Mincu«
Keywords: contextual nuances; urban identity; socio‑economic layers; architectural systems; Zaandam redevelopment;
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the intricate relationship between a site’s contextual nuances and the systems that define its identity, functionality and evolution. Focusing on the Dutch city of Zaandam, it analyses how the current conditions of an environment are shaped by its historical, cultural and socio-economic layers. The findings highlight particularities of urban and architectural systems that contribute to the continuous production of meaning within the urban environment. The study emphasizes the necessity of addressing contemporary needs, which introduces an experimental dimension to the concept of a functional city. Such a city requires a delicate balance between maintaining a coherent representation of the existing urban fabric and incorporating the individualisation of new developments, an idea I applied in the project for the redevelopment of the city centre in Zaandam.

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