The document outlines a high-density mixed-use development project called 'The Whale' located in Amsterdam, aiming to integrate social and private housing with business accommodations. It emphasizes the importance of balancing private and public spaces while optimizing land use and fostering a vibrant urban environment. The document also discusses a case study on high-density developments in Guiyang, China, highlighting best practices and challenges in urban planning and design.

1. Kolli Rajesh M.City Planning, B.Arch
kollirajesh888@gmail.com

17. The Whale (Netherland)
Typology: High Density Mixed use (Residence,
accommodation)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Program: 150 social housing, 64 private housing to
rent, 1,100 business accommodation, 179 parking
spaces.
Size: 35,800 sq. m

18. CONTEXT
 Project located in Borneo, Sporenburg – former harbour area in
Amsterdam redeveloped to include 2500 low-rise dwelling units
(density – 100 units/hec.)
 Earlier development had sprawling low-rise rows of dwellings
 Sea of houses interrupted by 3 major blocks, 1 of which is The Whale.
BORNEO - SPORENBURG
Low-Rise sprawling development
marked by The Whale

19. FEATURES
• Central open green
space
• Business area on
ground
• Car park underneath
• Building raised from
bottom
• Creates a kind-of
semi public open
space in the mid.
• Sunlight is said to
pierce through the
bottom cavity
• Each point provides
different view of city

20. BASIC ANALYSIS
• Attempt made to integrate
green space
• Traditionally private space
transformed into public
garden space
• Cleverly tried to provide
morning and evening
sunlight to bottom floors
• However monotonous
rectangular plan leaves little
to generate interest in
space

21. REFERENCES
 https://architizer.com/projects/the-whale/
 http://www.mascontext.com/issues/4-living-winter-09/case-study-4-the-
whale/
 http://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/10-
principles-making-high-density-%E2%80%A66/94.Developaordable

23. EXAMPLE TAKEN: Guiyang Riverside, China
KEY FACTORS:
• High Density as a relative factor
• City Typology/ Climate
• FSI
• Example taken (Containing NATURE OF CITY)
• High Density large scale development in context of Vijayawada.
High-Density, Mixed-Use Developments on the Guiyang Riverside, China

24. THE CASE STUDY
• Guiyang- third-tier city in the Guizhou
province.
• Located in a mountainous area,
(developable land is scarce).
• The Riverside Theatre is being designed at
the center of the old city as a new cultural
destination and business hub.
• The development is designated to provide
940,000 square meters of civic, hospitality,
office, retail, and residential offerings within a
130,000-square-meter parcel.

25. • The project illustrates the strategies necessary
to create responsible and profitable high-
density, mixed-use development.
• Problems Involved:
• Land area utilization
• Balancing private space with the public
realm.
• Challenges:
• Optimal Site and Land Area Utilization-
• The evolution from single-use to mixed-use
development unfolded as more people
desired the convenience Of fulfilling their
daily needs – living, working, and shopping–
within close proximity.
• Land optimization.

26. • Balancing Private Space with the Public
Realm. (Office, residential, and hospitality
programs provide private space for the
end user and have bracketed timeframes
for occupancy.
• Whereas, retail environment opens up the
public and the timeframe for access
through the social spaces like landscaped
decks and terraces.
• By providing a venue for activities on site,
these mixed use podiums can change the
living, working and social experience on an
urban scale.

28. 1. Recognizing the merger of iconic high- rise development architecture with the place making
aspects of urban design, planning, retail design, interiors, graphics and landscape architecture
disciplines.
2. Understanding the unique needs of the project. As in, :
• Urban & city context.
• Balancing market and development goals, as well as aspirations of city leaders and the
developers.
• Multidimensional traffic and transit solutions: metro, taxi, bus, car and bicycles must be
considered in the strategy.
• Climate and weather impacts on the site (in the case of the Guiyang project, a riverfront
resiliency strategy for flooding)
3. Capturing the total value opportunity of the retail podium of the infill:
• Developing a horizontal and vertical anchoring strategy.
• Creating an urban fabric of open and closed spaces.
• Creating a dynamic urban district, rather than just a shopping mall in the city.
• Taking a hospitality approach to design, in order to create a lifestyle-oriented environment that
allows users to enjoy and dwell in the space.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

29. 4. Addressing the unique needs of all functions of the infill:
• Dedicated address for residential, office and cultural uses.
• Rooftop or public green spaces associated with each use, including parks and open space,
pools, sports amenities, and health clubs.
5. Addressing regulatory needs for sunlight and climate:
• Sun angle and shadow casting (this is of particular significance in China).
• Wind and natural ventilation.
• Wind and climate on structural loading and curtain wall design.
6. Addressing the code and regulatory requirements of the municipality, including, but not limited to:
• Fire codes and fire access.
• Building face requirements.
• Land-use planning (especially with multiple uses).
• FAR.
• Land coverage and green space.
• Parking.
• Civil protection requirements.
References:
• http://global.ctbuh.org/resources/papers/download/2418-high-density-mixed-use-developments-
and-the-guiyang-riverside-theatre-project.pdf
• https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/city/guiyang

42. Thank You
Kolli Rajesh M.City Planning, B.Arch
kollirajesh888@gmail.com