Introduction program Structure Hunting in Zoetermeer
Presentation overview The presentation: City Zoetermeer Field of Study MSc in Urban Planning The product Structure Hunting in Zoetermeer Conclusion Reflections and Conclusion
ZoetermeerThe city of leisure... Dramatic change in size for the past 5 decades. Approximately 4.4km from Den Haag Population (inhabitants): 6,392 in 1960s 123,328 in 2013 Area: 37.05 square kilometer Modern, old, and artistic structures. 20% ICT-Related Workforce
Faculty of Architecture Master in Urban Planning Why? Rapid Expansion Varieties of types of Architecture Leading position in Dutch Architecture
How to make students more comfortable in this new environment? Making new friends : working in groups Sharing common interest: Architecture Having fun: discovering a new place Interacting with locals
City Structure Hunt: Idea Architecture project in small groups: Explore Zoetermeer Analyze architecture Compare and contrast the architecture with their home countries Evaluate and find shortcomings Develop ideas for improvements Final presentation afterwards 3 days to complete project Groups receive maps of Zoetermeer with interesting structures to be explored
City Structure Hunt: Purpose To encourage teamwork with people from different nationalities To encourage creative and critical thinking To encourage acculturation through a common interest: Architecture To explore the architecture in Zoetermeer
City Structure Hunt: Day 1 (Data Collection) Introductory Lecture 40 groups ( 5 students / group ) Get to the destination with the maps (bike, bus or walking) Explore the architectures and compare with your home countries
City Structure Hunt: Day 2-3 (Data Processing) Evaluate the data gathered on the 1st day. Brainstorming session for new ideas. Compare and contrast the architecture from their home countries. Analyze the shortcomings of their structure and think of solutions. Prepare a product/graphic of the improved plan. Prepare a presentation.
City Structure Hunt: Day 4 (Presentation) Share the results Suggest possible improvements. Show the improved designs.
Reflection / conclusion In Conclusion: The product will be a 4-day experience for MSc in Urban Planning Reflection It gave us an idea about how the dynamics of a multicultural group work. It gave us an experience on how to present ideas and develop consensus in a group.