Maaspuntweg

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The intricate area along the river Maas

Name	Maaspuntweg crossing Gouvernementspad
Location	Maastricht
Country	Netherlands
Authors	Alessandro Vino
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Short Introduction to the Area of Study

The study area covers the pedestrian and bike path running underneath the J.F Kennedy bridge, stretching along the east bank of the Maas river ending at a government building in Maaspuntweg 38.

The overall area is rather intricate, it includes private and public buildings with diverse functions, I shall focus on the pedestrian and bike path running throughout the area. There are some interesting features that could increase the public use of the site, however with the current settings those are not put into real values. One of the major factors is the presence of a government building, which take a large portion of the surface imposing certain restrictions over it, such as lack of directions, lights and proper distinction between sidewalk and bike path.

The study area covers approximately 7'600 square metres.

Exercise 1: Sketching the Landscape

Time frame: October 25 - November 15, 2011

Student activities:

• Creation of analytical drawings and sketches
• Presentation of results

Please upload a selection of your drawings/sketches/mental maps and add them to the image gallery

Sketches and Drawings

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  Bird view of the area showing the use during the day.

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  Built environment of the area. Sketched from opposite river bank.

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  Vegetation present in the area. Sketched from opposite river bank.

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  View of the natural elements, sky and water. Sketched from opposite river bank.

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  All elements put together for a total impression of the area.

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  Sketch showing the poor lighting of the area during night time.

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  Sketch in perspective of the sculpture and path, looking towards the bridge.

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  Sketch of part of the area looking northwards.

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  Sketch of part of the area looking southwards.

Exercise 2: Landscape Layers

Time frame: November 15 - 29, 2011

Time frame: November 15 - 29, 2011'

• time based changes and 'landscape biography', and/or:
• topography, open spaces, built, green, traffic and water structures on different layers. *Definition of zones with coherent character
• Description of this character.

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  Map of Maastricht, main roads and features.

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  Water layer in urban context.

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  Layer representing the main roads in Maastricht.

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  Vegetation layer within the urban area.

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  Layer representing the built environment within the city.

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  Water Layer within the study case area. The green Oval shows the study case area. The dotted line is the pedestrian path crossing through.

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  Layer representing access roads around the area.

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  Vegetation layer surrounding the study case area.

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  Built layer environment within the study case area.

Please publish your findings here

Exercise 3: Behaviour Patterns

Time frame: December 6 - 20, 2011

• How do people behave in this area? How do they use the space? What is important for them?
• Observation of study area, interviews with local people and mapping of use patterns.
• Preparation of short presentation

Youtube video link (http://youtu.be/IQJCXSlmDPI)

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Exercise 4: Communication Concepts

Time frame: December 19, 2011 - January 17, 2012

• Based on the different landscape assessment approaches students will develop a communication concept for their area of study
• Which measures would be necessary for enhancing the awareness for the area?
• Students are free to choose their method.

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References

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