The quality of informality

The quality of informality: Explore the possibility of a formal framework, that can be informalized in order to contribute to a resilient, viable neighbourhood.

Knoester, Marloes (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment; TU Delft OLD Methods & Analysis)

Mejia Hernandez, J.A. (mentor)
Koskamp, G. (graduation committee)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences

2019-01-23

In the city of Casablanca, informal adaptation to the build environment are made on a daily basis. This shows the beautiful capacity of the users to adapt their environment to their own needs. Nevertheless in the need for more space, core qualities of architecture like light and ventilation can be compromised. In this research and design project I searched for a formal framework that preserves this qualities and, at the same time, creates space for the users to form their own environment.

Informality
Housing development
Structure and infill

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Coauthors research report: Matthijs Engele Meng Yang

Student theses

master thesis

© 2019 Marloes Knoester