Reg.Nr. NL/201/81

Residential Infill, Maastricht

Residential Infill buildings in a derelict area in Maastricht - a solution for urban wasteland in a manner which harmonizes with the character of the old town. The 1960s plan to create a business area, with high-rise buildings, was fortunately superceded with "a new philosophy": ...
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Project details

Title:Residential Infill, Maastricht
Entr. year: 1981
Result:Diploma
Country: Netherlands
Town: Maastricht
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Wasteland
Actual use:Residential area
Built: 20th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Buro Boosten, de Bruijn, Rats Maastricht, i.s.m. Architektengroep Sigmond Heerlen
The Jury's citation: "For the harmonious development of an urban wasteland for residential use"
GPS:50°51'18.4"N 5°41'24.1"E

Description:
Residential Infill buildings in a derelict area in Maastricht - a solution for urban wasteland in a manner which harmonizes with the character of the old town. The 1960s plan to create a business area, with high-rise buildings, was fortunately superceded with "a new philosophy": the new residential scheme was to harmonize with the surroundings, with no house exceeding 12 - 15 meters and optimum use made of greenery. 4 types of houses, each with street entrance, pedestrian area and provision for parking.