Oversight of my Urban planning and design projects from 2004 - 2010

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Graphics and urban design
+31 (0)6 285 33 582
ralph@mghia.nl
Ralph Smit | Portfolio

2. Personal Companies
Name: Smit, R.
First name: Ralph HCP Architects & Planners For three months I was an assistant designer in this Ahmedabad
Date of birth: April 10, 1972 based firm, lead by the internationally acknowledged architect
Address: van der Duynstraat 186, 2515 NM / Den Haag Bimal Patel, but foremost I introduced 3D modelling to this firm,
Telephone: +31 (0)6 - 285 33 582 and tutored two collegues in using 3D modelling software.
Email: ralph@mghia.nl
Kaap 3 ontwerpbureau I have been working with this small Rotterdam-basedfirm for
Projects in this portfolio * urban and landscape design from 2001 untill KOW in
The Hague took over the company in 2006.
IIM Ahmedabad Indian Institute of Management, campus extension for the I worked as a (head) draftsman, (assistant) urban designer and DTP
institute designed by Louis Kahn
Sketch design, 3D model (2000) KOW Stedenbouw KOW is a large firm for architecture and urban design.
The former KAAP3 was instated the urban design devision
and over time I became increasingly responsible for the overall
planning and coordinatio of the department. Besides urban
Parkstad, Kop van Zuid Urban plan for the final stage of the ‘Kop van Zuid’ area
designer I have been project leader since 2008, and was also
in Rotterdam
responsible for most graphical outages of the firm.
Design, Masterplan and Land use plan (2001-2005)
Hoeksche Waard Studies for Regional working area of 180 ha south of Rotterdam * Note: Most, but not all of the graphics in this portfolio were created by me.
design & design engineering
Kansen voor de Kust Workshop and report, coastal development for the Delfland coast
Organising workshop, manufacturing and editing report (2007-2008)
VNO-NCW West Think Tank and Publication, Vision of VNO-NCW West, The Hague
circuit on the spatial and economical development of The Hague
Membership of Think Tank, Co-author, designer and editor of final report
Hoogeland Urban plan, working-out of image quality and supervision
Plan of 700 dwellings in former glass-house area
Sketch design, Preliminary Design, Final Design, Image quallty, assistant in supervision
Kickersbloem 3 Working area in Hellevoetsluis, about 40 ha
Urban plan, Image plan and Land use plan (2005-2009, KAAP3 / KOW)
Groote Markt Urban rules and constraints and design vision for public space
for restructuring of innercity area in Vlissingen
Sketch design, Prelim inary design, Definitive design and design vision for public space
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3. HCP Architects & Planners - Ahmedabad
September 2000 - January 2001
Assistant designer
3D modeler
instructor 3D Studio VIZ
HCP Architects and Planners Ahmedabad

4. HCP Architects & Planners - Ahmedabad
IIM Ahmedabad, India
New Campus: classbuilding + 9 dormitories, ca 3 ha
client: IIM Ahmedabad
2000 (1999 - 2005)
3D-modeling + assistant in design
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

5. Under a national competition HCPDPM
was awarded the project for the design
of an extension to Louis Kahn’s IIMA, an
institute of international repute devoted
to management education. The 39-
acre campus houses an International
Management Centre and accommodates
additional hostels for an expanded
postgraduate program in management.
The new extension campus provides
teaching & residential facilities for the
Institute’s postgraduate programme,
an International Management Centre
for Innovation & Incubation and sports
facilities. Other facilities include 9
dormitories for 340 students; an academic
block with 5 classrooms and seminar rooms;
administrative facilities; IMDC Hostels; 20
blocks for married students; 6 VIP suites; a
sports complex; kitchen & dining facilities;
a CIIE Block and 100 guestrooms. Disability
access has been provided to all public areas.
The new campus’ buildings have been
designed in exposed concrete & brick and
fenestrations in a combination of mild steel
and wood.
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

6. Original IIM Campus by Louis Kahn - 1974
3D modelstudy and contest applicance
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
http://www.hcponnet.com/projects/architecture/publicbuilding/iim/IIM.html

7. KAAP3 ontwerpbureau - Rotterdam
april 2001 - june 2006
(1st) draftsman AutoCAD
HOV Recreatieve poort Beekdal
(assistant) urban designer Trein Overkluizing Grasland
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PL
HOV/Trein-Station Landmark groen/rood Bos
Transferium Kunst/branding Heide BR
KOW Stedenbouw - The Hague Slowlane Landschapsontwikkeling Water
Con ictvrije Kruising Bedrijventerrein in ontwikkeling Laanbomen
june 2006 - july 2010 Centrumgebied in ontwikkeling Hoofdweg
Hoofdweg in ontwikkeling
urban designer
project leader
project coördinator of the urban planning department
KAAP3 ontwerpbureau / KOW Stedenbouw
A-12 zone Diagonale parkzone

8. KAAP3 ontwerpbureau - Rotterdam
Masterplan Parkstad, 2nd phase ‘Kop van Zuid’ area - Rotterdam
3000 dwellings, 180.000 m2 officespace and facilities, redesign of infrastructure
client: Municipality of Rotterdam
2001 - 2005 (1997 - 2006)
deisgn, design engineering, assistant projectmanagement
Parkstad Kop van Zuid Rotterdam

9. In close collaboration with the
municipality of Rotterdam a new
urban development plan was
designed for the southern part of the
Kop van Zuid area in Rotterdam. The
area is designated as ParkStad (Park
City) because the housing quality will
be greatly determined by the future
central park.
Unlike the northern part of the
Southbank area where the qualitie
was ‘automatically’ raised by the
existing docks and the river, a
high-quality environment needs
to be reinvented here. This plan fits
the previously relatively isolated
residential areas of the south of
Rotterdam and the new districts of
Kop van Zuid together. Building a
new third city bridge makes way for
acompact public transportation hub
that connects the railway station
‘Zuid’ to the urban network of tram
lines. Various infrastructural lines
in the area like the river dyke, the
railway line Rotterdam-Dordrecht
and the various city roads are
intelligently intertwined so that
new opportunities are created to
connect the area to the surrounding
residential areas and the river.
The plan ParkStad is a strong impulse
for the urban renewal on the south
shore, creating a series of city parks
with a new orientation of Rotterdam
South towards the Maas river.
Parkstad Kop van Zuid Rotterdam

10. KAAP3 ontwerpbureau - Rotterdam
Urban plan, MER-procedures en Image quality plan
180 gross ha of new regional industrial area in a rural surrounding
client: Province of South-Holland
2004 - 2006
design & design engineering
Regional Industrial Area Hoeksche Waard

11. Rural surroundings
Commisioned by the province of South-Holland we have performed a
study on the possible development of a new industrial site of 180 ha in
the rural area of the Hoeksche Waard, just south of Rotterdam.
The planning area largely coincides with the search area for open
water storage and peak storage. Along with green structure, water is a
powerful design tool to further shape the landscape. Water can be used
as the element that either defines the edges of the industrial area or a
large central element in the area. In designing the edges of the area one
must choose to either mask or manifest the new industrie. We believe
that in either case the connection of the area with the existing rural
landscape should be explicit. The water, as well as elements such as
hedges, dykes and rows of trees, can bind the highly differentiated, large
buildings together and provide the entire industrial area with a clear
context.
Net gross ratio
Within the program of the gross180 ha for the new business there is
certain amount of net allocable lots. The remaining space, required for
infrastructure, landscaping and water retention, is usually not sold or let
out and remains under the management of municipality or industrial
community. It is this structure, or spatial framework, that defines the
quality and appearance of the entire site. The site will greatly gain in
quality if a solid and robust main structure can be put down. Thus this
space is put to use to comprise aa clear and comprehensive green
structure, centrally placed in the area. The infrastructure is bound
together with this central axis, while the industrial plot are compressed
into highly efficinet working islands, surrounded by green edges.
Regional Industrial Area Hoeksche Waard

12. KOW Stedenbouw - Den Haag
Workshops, vision and report / initiation plan,
on the future coastal defense of the Delfland coastal area
client: Stichting Nieuw Holland, formed by (among others) AM, Bouwfonds MAB, ING and KOW
2007 - 2008
communications, editor, graphics and layout design
Seeing and using opportunities, the Delfland coast
“Kansen zien, Kansen Benutten, De Delflandse Kust”
,

13. The ‘Stichting Nieuw Holland’ (the New Holland Foundation) Between Hoek van Holland and The Hague, a large natural The Dutch business seeks to bring these two proposals into
has developed a vision for the future of the Delfland coast area. reserve area is proposed with some modest recreational realization with the Dutch government. The government
Not a complete, finished plan or acomprehensive investment functions. Two concrete proposals are: is invited to further initiatiate the process. In this way, the
challenge, but an approach that focuses on improving the government’s previously publicly issued ambition to develop
existing qualities of the coastal area or creating new ones. 1. Dune Expansion / Nature development Ter Heijde. a multifunctional coast between Scheveningen and Hoek van
Some steps have alreay been taken, like the development of The goal is to achieve rapid realization of more nature that can Holland can be achieved, partly aided by private parties.
the ‘Zandmotor’ (‘sand engine’, a way of naturally supplement (partly) also can be used recreationally, in line with the Weak-
sand on the dutch coast)and the redevelopment of the harbor link Approach and following the Zandmotor initiative. The Stichting Nieuw Holland is a private initiative that takes on
of Scheveningen with the associated “cruise port” development. an initiating role in achieving a higher quality of the coastal
The Stichting Nieuw Holland believes that nature can move 2. Development of Hoek van Holland Beach Town location Scheveningen - Hook of Holland. The Stichting Nieuw
hand in hand with leisure and modest residential function, to New dunes, a bay with adjacent marina and residential real Holland is formed by: AM NV, Ballast Nedam, Bouwfonds MAB
initiate a seaward offensive that makes our country not only estate provides Rotterdam with an attractive seaside resort. Development BV, Grontmij, KOW, ING Netherlands and Sunergy
safer, but at the same time more attractive and competitive. Innoplan.
Seeing and using opportunities, the Delfland coast
“Kansen zien, Kansen Benutten, De Delflandse Kust”
,

14. In collaboration with KOW Stedenbouw -The Hague and VNO-NCW West, The Hague circuit
Think Tank and Publication
Vision of VNO-NCW West, The Hague circuit on the spatial and economical development of The Hague
client: VNO-NCW West, The Hague circuit
2007
Membership of Think Tank, Co-author, designer and editor of final report
The Hague, Chances for a dynamic economical development
“Den Haag, Kansen voor economische diversiteit en dynamiek”

15. “Sound vision makes for sound policy” Focal points
By VNO-NCW West, Haaglanden circuit a think tank was initiated designed to formulate a spatial- - Classification of the Hague into distinct focus areas, ‘quality zones’
economic vision for the development of The Hague. Participants were regional members of VNO- - Core zone: a focus on ‘international city’, leisure, office locations
NCW and a number of experts in the fileds of spatial development and economy. In a series of - Coastal zone: focus on high quality housing, coastal recreation
sessions a variety of subjects passed. The result is a report produced by me in collaboration with - Working zone area: A4 - N211, interlocal cooperation
the Secretariat of VNO-NCW West. The report reads like a spatial-economic vision in addition to - Residential: employment possibilities in restructuring areas
the Structural Vision of The Hague, which was published in 2007. Using quotes from the think - Residential: dynamic development, mixing live and work
tank members a number of priorities are defined that form the basis for the text served. The - Strengthening public transport for the core, strengthen road infrastructure for border
majority of these quotes can be found below - Public Transport: link line 1 - line 11 - HS - Scheveningen (tram “ring road”)
- Car infrastructure: complete ring road, clear entrances to the city
“The Hague needs a clearly defined core, as a single focus point for future development in - Core Zone Projects: Norfolk, NCC / World Forum, CS, ICC, Binckhorst
leisure, “international city” and high-quality housing.” - Working Zone Projects: Zichtenburg, Sion / Harnaschpolder, Forepark
- Many current and future developments are already located in central region
- The different qualities of the city can gain from one another
Accessibility first!
- Link the core developments with good infrastructure
Core zone
kernzone
- Strengthening public transport for the centre (including tram “ring”), strengthen road
infrastructure for the “working zone” Working Zone
werkzone
- “Missing Link”: construction of a radial line southwest (Ockenburg) - Southeast (Delft / Coastal zone/
kustzone /
hoogwaardig wonen
Zoetermeer) high quality housing
belangrijke
- Strenthen the underlying network by unbundling local and through traffic Main development locations
ontwikellocaties
- Completion of ring road around The Hague Basic housing area
woonstad
- Reduce demand for mobility by bringing working - living and working - working closer
together
Business and labor
- Consistency with surroundings: urban restructuring industrial areas according to Binckhorst
principle (facilitating dynamic developments)
- ‘Anti-cluttering Policy’: (Re) development organization as is done in housing areas
- Planning for combining living and working in urban renewal areas
- do not focus unilaterally on the highly educated. Taking in account composition of population
- Westland: cherish connections with the Greenport harbor, many jobs for the less educated.
Housing
- Expatriates: a sound living environment is important. The focus of this group is wider than just Core zone: Working Zone:
the Haaglanden region focus on international city, leisure, office A4 - N211, interlocal collaboration.
- Not just ‘stacking bricks’ in urban areas: pursuing an integrated approach with a focus on locations. Projects: Zichtenburg, Sion / Harnaschpolder,
workplaces within each housing district. Projects: International Forepark
Zone, CS / Beatrixkwartier, International
Policy renewal Criminal Court (ICC), Binckhorst Residential:
- Pursuing of a ‘socio-economic impact’ study for each structureplan or building plan. jobs in restructuring areas.
- Strong regional approach to major themes (spatial planning, employment, accessibility) Coastal zone: Projects: dynamic development, mix of
- Expansion of industrial cooperation groups focus on high quality living, coastal recreation. housing and work
Projects: Scheveningen Harbour
The Hague, Chances for a dynamic economical development
“Den Haag, Kansen voor economische diversiteit en dynamiek”

16. KOW Stedenbouw - The Hague
Urban plan, working-out of image quality, supervision on architects’ plans
700 dwellings in former glass-house area
client: Ceres Project Development
2006 - 2008
Noord
Sketch design, Preliminary Design, Final Design, Image quallty, assistant in supervision
Hoogeland Naaldwijk

17. Based on an existing image-quality and zoning
plan KOW was asked by by developer Ceres to
make a financially feasible plan that answers
to the stated preconditions. Ceres requires a
high percentage of social housing (20-30%).
Also the high costs of acquiring the former
greenhouse soil conduct pressure on the plan.
Therefore the result is a dwelling scheme with
Eastern entrance a fairly high density (40 dwellings per hectare). Location in larger context dwelling quarters
The design
Centrally placed in the plan is the central
canal which divides the western part of the
area into two long parts that recall the rural
landscape that characterizes the region. This
central axis is further accentuated by a solid
strip of apartments with terraces directly
on the water. The elongated character is
islands
strongly pronounced by long green lines., In
the southern part these lines are only briefly
interrupted by a green playground. In the
northern part the interruption is formed by
free plots and townhouses around a former Hoofentree met groene begeleiding
Groene laan
access path to the gardeners houses, of which Parkstrook
Groene ruimte
two remain. The watercourse ends in the Green structure and tree plan
central park, flanked by urban villas rising five
to seven layers. These in turn highlight the
central green axis north-south direction. On
Central canal
the east side the plan debouches in court-like
islands, which reflect the individual lots of the
former gardeners.
Despite the high density of the plan, the
green lines, differentiated architecture and the
various open spaces and water provide a clear
setup and a diverse living environment.
Building was commenced in mid 2011. ETW met verzamelfunctie
ETW met verblijfsfunctie
ETW, semi-openbaar
Northern quarter Vrijliggend etspad
Infrastructural hierarchy Trottoir / voetpad
Achterpad
Service / calamiteiten
Hoogeland Naaldwijk

18. KAAP3 ontwerpbureau - Rotterdam / KOW Stedenbouw - The Hague
Urban plan, Image Quality plan en Land zoning procedures
44 gross ha new working area in a rural context
client: Municipality of Hellevoetsluis
2003 - 2009
Sketch design, Preliminary Design, Final Design, Image quallty, landuse plan
Kickersbloem 3 Hellevoetsluis

19. Introduction
Working area Kickesbloem 3 primarily provides for the demand for new
business locations. Objective in the design of the site is to construct a
durable structure that such strong and extensive that there is unity in
the design of the whole area is created. The location and design of the Green lines
whole area takes into account the very different landscape conditions.
A robust framework
Industrial sites often lack a robust green structure with a counterweight
to the very different corporate buildings. The starting point for the
design of this area is therefore a clear and spacious green structure Watercourses
that is capable of private land to provide a solid framework. Along the
Canal through Voorne and on the southeast side of the site was chosen
unsparing park areas, the main design of the site determined.
Focal points Kickersbloem 3
Sustainability of the development Parking out of sight
Representative lots
Well accessable; within close reach of the harbor of Rotterdamse
A solid green framework, integrated in the rural surroundings
A clear and high-quality design of public space
Park management and collective facilities
Lots of attention for safety, security and intrusion prevention Recreation zone
Overall plan
Bird’s eye view on Kickersbloem 3 Profile of the green representative edges along the rural surroundings
Kickersbloem 3 Hellevoetsluis

20. KOW Stedenbouw - The Hague
Urban rules and constraints, design vision for public space
Restructuring of innercity area in Vlissingen
client: Marsaki Project Development / Municipality of Vlissingen
2009 - 2010
Sketch design, Prelim inary design, Definitive design and design vision for public space
Groote Markt area Vlissingen

21. Introduction The urban design
The area to the west of the Spuistraat and Bellamy In the initial phase, shape and structure characteristics
Park in the center of Vlaardingen has known many of the area were analyzed. These serve as a starting
transformations in history. The main transformations are: point for the reconstruction. For each site we examined
how, and on which principles the transformation of the
• Transition from ‘natural harbor’ to ‘urban area within
current situation to the new urban interpretation takes
the walls’ in the 15th century;
place. Consequently, in the plan development positions
• Transition ‘natural part of the city ‘ to ‘shelter-area ‘ in and volumes of new construction were determined.
the reconstruction period after WW II. Future architectural effects will move within these
constraints and the specified alignments, building
Because of the damage thh area suffered during
volumes, et cetera. The partnering architect established
the second world war the urban quality of the area
the architectural constraints that the future buildings
was partly lost. Now, some 60 years later, by housing
must conform to.
association flats built then up for replacement. The
objective is to built the replacing dwellings with a This spatial framework was designed to enrich the
quality that provides the area with ways to restore its design, from which the historical and urban contexts
innercity character. could significantly benefit.
Reference for design of the public space
Principle profile
Design skecth for the ‘Groote Markt’ Map of the urban characteristics map of rules and constraints
Groote Markt area Vlissingen