Design studio performance in complex spatial projects: lessons from The Netherlands

Journal article (2021)

Authors

J.T. Hinterleitner Practice Chair Urban Area Development - Architecture and the Built Environment
T.A. Daamen Urban Development Management - Architecture and the Built Environment
S. Nijhuis Landscape Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment
Research Group
Landscape Architecture (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2021 J.T. Hinterleitner, T.A. Daamen, S. Nijhuis
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2021.1917986
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Urbanism

Research Group

Landscape Architecture

Abstract

The Netherlands has a strong design tradition in planning for the built environment. After a period of neglect, attention for the role of design studios has resurged, particularly for addressing complex spatial projects. These area-based projects have impacts that cut across local to regional scales, so setting up a design process that addresses these scales and engages a wide range of relevant parties proves helpful for formulating design briefs and identifying potential spatial outcomes. This paper discusses the role of the design studio in the Dutch practice, exploring to what extent it helps in identifying the integrated outcomes desired.