Abstract
The old urban area of Amsterdam was formed in 13th centuries, and developed during 17th centuries. It is devided by the canals laid out in a concentric circles, and has a characteristic townscape. The central area with the “Dam”, which was developed before 16th centuries, still remains with the organic townscape. The historical area around the “Dam”, was developed during 17th centuries. The area can be devided into several sub areas with the economical and social backgroud. These sub areas also are “townscape areas” with the canals. The composition of these sub ares creates the unique charactor of Amsterdam. The analytical study on the process of historical development of Amsterdam shows an unique method for the urban design. We have applied “the historical method” to the planning and design for HUTS TEN BOSCH project.
