We are Pop-Up City, an agency for urban transformation based in Amsterdam
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Projects
Placemaking and Temporary Design Rhônepark
The Sloterdijk Rhônepark district is on the eve of large-scale urban renewal. Commissioned by the City of Amsterdam, PUC is working on a strategic approach for the temporary design and activation of a future city park on the south side of the area.
Placemaking in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Commissioned by the City of Amsterdam, PUC worked for two years on a comprehensive placemaking programme in three neighbourhoods in the Nieuw-West district.
A Book on the Past and Future of Dutch Housing
Housing construction plays a central role in the great challenges facing the Netherlands. Commissioned by WoningBouwersNL, we look back 90 years and forward 90 years.
Placemaking in Amsterdam’s Transformation Area Amstel III
Since 2018, we have been bringing new energy to Amsterdam's largest urban transformation area under the name HOBU.
Publications
The Return of the Roaring City
In collaboration with Unlocked, we explore the future of hybrid space and how the cultural sector and events industry can reap the benefits of this new urban frontier in the post-COVID city.
Insights
The Energy Transition: From Ambition to Implementation
In recent months, together with de nieuwe draai and commissioned by Alfa-college and construction company BAM, we have been working on Energiehub050 — a temporary practice centre in Groningen that trains students to work with the latest sustainable technology.
Inclusion and the Built Environment
How do we ensure that buildings, spaces and facilities better meet the personal needs of the people who use them?
How the Metaverse Will Fundamentally Change the Workplace
Work is one of the most invested areas of development for metaverse applications. Major companies are working to develop their own virtual workspaces, making the future of work increasingly digitally immersive.
Why More and More Cities Are Entering the Metaverse
Building replicas in the metaverse opens up a whole new world for cities. What are the new opportunities we can expect from the rise of Web3?
