Amsterdam neighbor city Almere is a growing new town. Almere challenges everyone to contribute to its growth, with enriching initiatives. In combination with the increasing number of Chinese visitors in the Amsterdam area, Mirck Architecture was asked to research and design a new Chinatown in “Amsterdam Almere”.
The large vacant plot in the city center of Almere (Stadshart) turned out to be a perfect match in many ways. The comprehensive programme of the new Chinatown - markets, shops, houses, hotel, schools, restaurants - can use its diversity to connect smoothly with the completely different surrounding quarters, spatially as well as programmatically.
The urban design proposes a unique spatial heart of the Chinatown structure. Comfortable small-scale spaces without cars. Halls, alleys, courtyards, passages, rooms, (market)squares, atria, etcetera. To get there, you can ride or walk many routes, that transform the existing city gradually to the unique heart of New Chinatown. 
REFERENCE MARKET INTERIOR 
REFERENCE MARKET INTERIOR 
REFERENCE PUBLIC SPACES |
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BNR RADIO FRAGMENT CHINATOWN ALMERE 
PUBLIC SPACE ALONG THE CANAL 
BIRD`S EYE VIEW FROM ABOVE THE STADSHART 
ZOOMING IN TO THE HEART OF THE NEW QUARTER 
REFERENCE CANAL INSIDE A MARKET BUILDING |
