Samenvatting

LijnbaanPark improves the environmental quality of the Lijnbaan district in Rotterdam by introducing green rooftop architecture and skywalks, meant to become part of a future pedestrian circulation network above the streets in the city. The Lijnbaan is an icon of modern architecture, and although it has undergone several changes over years, the historic importance still calls for attention to the principles of its original urban and architectural design. The design remains close to the original structure, yet also offers possibilities for a dynamic transformation in the years to come, albeit in a modest tone. The accompanying studies make clear that recent adaptations in the facades and shopping requirements restrict the original variety and adaptivity of the design of the Lijnbaan. A more diverse use of the environment could divert this trend and might evolve into a newly balanced architecture for the city.