The city of Berlin has always been a source of inspiration for architects and urban planners around the world, with its rich history, diverse cultural scene, and unique urban fabric. One of the most interesting and relevant theories about Berlin's urban form is the "City within a city; Berlin as green archipelago" hypothesis proposed by Rem Koolhaas and Oswald Mathias Ungers. This hypothesis suggests that Berlin is a city made up of a series of isolated islands or "archipelagos", each with its own distinct character, history, and landscape. Based on that, the thesis proposes the design of a "city within a city" project located on the border of Berlin and the Brandenburg countryside. This project aims to address some of the most pressing urbanization challenges facing the city today, including the housing crisis, the need to find a balance between individualism and collectivism, and the loss of identity within the urban fabric. In line with the "City within a city; Berlin as green archipelago" hypothesis, the project seeks to create a series of interconnected islands or "archipelagos" within the larger building complex. Each island has its own distinct character, function, and identity, and is connected to the others through a network of pathways and public spaces. The project consists of three large horizontal building complex “archipelagos” with mixed-use functions, including residential, commercial, educational, and cultural facilities. Each island is organized around a central courtyard, which serves as a gathering space and green oasis within the building. The courtyard is surrounded by dense green areas, which enhance the social and spiritual aspects of the project and provide a connection to the surrounding landscape. In short, the “City within a City” seeks to offer a new model for urban development that reconciles the often-competing necessities of individualism and collectivism, sustainability and growth, contemporary and modernity, density and open space, and local identity and global connectivity. By building on the rich legacy of Berlin's urban history and culture, while also looking forward to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, this project represents a bold and visionary approach to urban design and planning.
La città di Berlino è sempre stata una fonte di ispirazione per architetti e urbanisti di tutto il mondo, con la sua ricca storia, la variegata scena culturale e il tessuto urbano unico. Una delle teorie più interessanti e rilevanti sulla forma urbana di Berlino è l'ipotesi "Città nella città; Berlino come arcipelago verde" proposta da Rem Koolhaas e Oswald Mathias Ungers. Questa ipotesi suggerisce che Berlino sia una città composta da una serie di isole isolate o "arcipelaghi", ciascuna con il proprio carattere, la propria storia e il proprio paesaggio. Sulla base di ciò, la tesi propone la progettazione di un progetto di "città nella città" situato al confine tra Berlino e la campagna del Brandeburgo. Questo progetto mira ad affrontare alcune delle sfide urbanistiche più urgenti che la città deve affrontare oggi, tra cui la crisi abitativa, la necessità di trovare un equilibrio tra individualismo e collettivismo e la perdita di identità all'interno del tessuto urbano. In linea con l'ipotesi "Città nella città; Berlino come arcipelago verde", il progetto cerca di creare una serie di isole interconnesse o "arcipelaghi" all'interno del complesso edilizio più ampio. Ogni isola ha il suo carattere, la sua funzione e la sua identità distinti ed è collegata alle altre attraverso una rete di percorsi e spazi pubblici. Il progetto consiste in tre grandi “arcipelaghi” di complessi edilizi orizzontali con funzioni miste, comprendenti strutture residenziali, commerciali, educative e culturali. Ogni isola è organizzata attorno a un cortile centrale, che funge da spazio di raccolta e oasi verde all'interno dell'edificio. Il cortile è circondato da fitte aree verdi, che esaltano gli aspetti sociali e spirituali del progetto e forniscono un collegamento con il paesaggio circostante. In breve, la "Città nella città" cerca di offrire un nuovo modello di sviluppo urbano che concilia le esigenze spesso contrastanti di individualismo e collettivismo, sostenibilità e crescita, contemporaneità e modernità, densità e spazio aperto, identità locale e connettività globale . Basandosi sulla ricca eredità della storia e della cultura urbana di Berlino, ma guardando anche alle sfide e alle opportunità del 21° secolo, questo progetto rappresenta un approccio audace e visionario alla progettazione e pianificazione urbana.
A city wihtin a city : from urbanization stress to the relief realm
Mahdy, Omar Ahmed Shazly
2022/2023
Abstract
The city of Berlin has always been a source of inspiration for architects and urban planners around the world, with its rich history, diverse cultural scene, and unique urban fabric. One of the most interesting and relevant theories about Berlin's urban form is the "City within a city; Berlin as green archipelago" hypothesis proposed by Rem Koolhaas and Oswald Mathias Ungers. This hypothesis suggests that Berlin is a city made up of a series of isolated islands or "archipelagos", each with its own distinct character, history, and landscape. Based on that, the thesis proposes the design of a "city within a city" project located on the border of Berlin and the Brandenburg countryside. This project aims to address some of the most pressing urbanization challenges facing the city today, including the housing crisis, the need to find a balance between individualism and collectivism, and the loss of identity within the urban fabric. In line with the "City within a city; Berlin as green archipelago" hypothesis, the project seeks to create a series of interconnected islands or "archipelagos" within the larger building complex. Each island has its own distinct character, function, and identity, and is connected to the others through a network of pathways and public spaces. The project consists of three large horizontal building complex “archipelagos” with mixed-use functions, including residential, commercial, educational, and cultural facilities. Each island is organized around a central courtyard, which serves as a gathering space and green oasis within the building. The courtyard is surrounded by dense green areas, which enhance the social and spiritual aspects of the project and provide a connection to the surrounding landscape. In short, the “City within a City” seeks to offer a new model for urban development that reconciles the often-competing necessities of individualism and collectivism, sustainability and growth, contemporary and modernity, density and open space, and local identity and global connectivity. By building on the rich legacy of Berlin's urban history and culture, while also looking forward to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, this project represents a bold and visionary approach to urban design and planning.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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