Project Development: Program

The graphic displays a sequence of walking towards De Dam in Amsterdam. The void grows in scale as proximity to the square's center gets closer. The emptiness of the space makes an individual more aware of themselves and their surroundings. By manipulating and tweaking this hotspot of local culture, it is possible to amplify the effects it has on the city and its inhabitants.

Idea Mapping|Visual Abstract Commentary

General Comments


•Is architecture a reflection of the surrounding context or is it a cultural artifact/symbol of the ruling elites?


•Is architecture reflexive or transformative?


•"I take from this that architecture is shaped by the social surroundings, example?"


Recommended Resources


•Conscious of the Eye, Richard Sennet

Image Collection

Visual Abstract

Idea Mapping