Essay: Towards Self-Sufficiency
In his article for Ruimte + Wonen, landscape architect Rens Wijnakker explores how the Netherlands could thrive on a self-sufficient, plant-based diet.
Bringing Smart Urban Mix to the Big Screen
With our documentary Werkende Woonwijken, we explore what the Smart Urban Mix concept means in practice through well-functioning examples in cities across Europe. How can this be implemented in the Netherlands, and what could it mean for our cities?
Domus Dolomiti: The House that Unfolds
Nestled in the Dolomites in Italy, Domus Dolomiti is an example of how design can overcome challenges by blending experimentation with innovation.
The Port of Rotterdam: Navigating a Transition
The projected development of the port of Rotterdam highlights the balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility. In this interview, Olv Klijn and Mark Slierings discuss the approaches and challenges involved in navigating these changes.
Investigating the Spatial Integration of Drones
For the first time, designers have focused on the spatial organization of airspace. Three design teams delved into the rapidly evolving world of drones during the Urban Sky Lab.
Commentary: What if…? Explorations for a Nature Inclusive Future
The Netherlands is actively engaged in crafting a sustainable and resilient landscape for the future. Rens Wijnakker sheds light on the ongoing efforts of the team, with a particular focus on the explorations done for the national government.
Creating the World’s Most Sustainable Industrial Complex
In the area of the Port of Rotterdam, collaboration between national and regional entities is underway to formulate a development perspective for 2030 and 2050.
More Than a Spatial Challenge
According to FABRICations’ Founding Partner Eric Frijters , the way we design cities is in need of a thorough revision. With the book City as a System he argues for treating research by design as a serious component within educational programs.
SUM: Mixing Working, Living and Learning
Space in the Netherlands is limited, while the need for both housing and workspace is urgent. To respond to this, we developed Smart Urban Mix, a concept exploring how living, learning, and working can coexist within the same neighborhoods.
Connecting People and Fostering Inclusive Communities Through Architecture
It all begins with an idea.
Casco Loft Nominated in Archdaily Building of the Year 2020 Awards
It all begins with an idea.