Massing
Since Jan Duiker is an architect that focus on function rather than aesthetics, I started building all the massing from one unit which is a cube.
High Zygosity
Apply the way Jan Duiker arranged the classrooms
Medium Zygosity
Explore different forms by arranging and stacking the cube in many different ways
Low Zygosity
Combined the 4 Medium zygosities one together in that way it can create courtyard that represents the surrounding environment of the original
All the columns were placed in the way that the beams rotated 45 degrees from the wall
DNA Building
The purpose of having the original building inside a square housing perimeter is to hide itself from other building so its modern look wouldn't clash too much with the environment at that time.
Today all the most of the buildings were replaced with new ones and the modern look is not an issue anymore, so the new building is locating in Beatrix park, The park in Amsterdam Zuid not far from the original site.
Developing from the low zygosity massing, The new building consists of five stories with one rectangular illogical placed gym. Taking the original ideas like raising the ground floor and arranging the classrooms in a certain position. One open-air classroom could be shared by two regular classrooms.
The structure also still stick to the concept of 45 degrees. The columns were arranged the same way every floor except in the corner, which slimmer tips beams were placed with no columns support.
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