Publicaties

Pionieren zit bij Urban Discovery in het DNA. Wij investeren tijd en energie in projecten waar we in geloven, maar waarvoor reguliere financiering soms ontbreekt. Daarbij leggen we de lat hoog, maar we houden de drempel laag. We ontwikkelen methodes, concepten, strategieën en games om levend erfgoed levend te houden. Ook experimenteren we met formats en initiëren studies om de menselijke maat niet uit het oog te verliezen in de inrichting en beleving van historische wijken.

  • The cover of a book titled 'Berlages Indische Reis' with Chinese characters and authors' names, featuring a yellow illustration of a tower or pagoda on a dark, handwritten background.

    Berlage Di Nusantara

    Een nieuwe vertelling van een vergeten koloniaal verhaal.

    LM Publishers, 2024

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  • Silhouette of a city scene with a large tree, people sitting at outdoor tables under an umbrella, a person running, and relevant text about the city at eye level in Asia.

    The City at Eye Level Asia

    Hoofdstuk: Placemaking en het verhaal van de plek

    STIPO, Think City & Urban Discovery, 2020

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  • Book cover titled 'Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore,' featuring various images of historic and modern buildings in Asian cities.

    Asian Revitalization

    Hoofdstuk: Hoe cultureel erfgoed in te zetten voor voor een betere leefomgeving 

    HKU Press, 2021

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  • Cover image of the book 'Cultural Mapping: A Guide to Understanding Place, Community and Continuity' by Janet Pillai, second edition, with a map of a community area showing streets, buildings, water bodies, and various landmarks.

    Cultural Mapping

    Hoofdstuk: Op zoek naar het DNA van de plek bij stedelijke gebiedsontwikkeling

    Think City, 2020

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  • Book cover titled 'The Planning and Management of Responsible Urban Heritage Destinations in Asia,' with authors Walter Jamieson and Richard A. Engelhardt. Features a colorful cityscape of Hong Kong at night, with skyscrapers and illuminated buildings.

    Urban Heritage Destinations

    Case study: Verhalen vertellen als startpunt voor bewonersparticipatie in Azië 

    Goodfellow Publishers Ltd 2019

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  • Two women in white dresses sit on a red patterned rug in an ancient stone courtyard with arches, overlooking a modern city skyline, with text reading 'Culture Urban Future' and icons of UNESCO and UN SDG.

    Culture, Urban, Future

    Case study: Erfgoed als speerpunt voor stad Yangon als culturele bestemming

    UNESCO 2016

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  • A building with a satellite dish on the roof and a banner promoting a conference titled 'Building the Future: The Role of Heritage in the Sustainable Development of Yangon,' held in Myanmar in 2015.

    Building the Future

    Hoofdstuk: Opknappen van het historische centrum van Yangon; de business case?

    World Monuments Fund 2015

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  • Aerial view of a coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a church with a red steeple, on a cloudy day.

    Elmina

    De koloniale slavenstad Elmina opnieuw op de kaart; welk verhaal vertellen we?

    KIT Publishers, Amsterdam, 2008

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Lezingen

We delen onze ervaringen graag met het werkveld, onder andere door publicaties en lezingen. Zo kunnen anderen leren van onze ervaringen en van onze fouten en kunnen we samen de cultuur & erfgoed agenda een stukje verder in de juiste richting sturen.

Close-up of a building exterior with the words 'DE INDUSTRIEELE GROOTE CLUB' and a crown symbol above the archway. A flag with a similar crown symbol is flying nearby.

Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club - Amsterdam 2026 - ‘The Making Of – Een Meerstemmig Kunstwerk in Amsterdam’

A woman in an orange outfit is speaking at a podium in front of an audience inside a grand hall with arched windows and red curtains. Behind her are two large display screens showing images.

Placemaking Week Europe - Reggio Emilia 2025 - ‘Storytelling Techniques for Placemaking’

A woman giving a presentation in front of a screen that displays an image of a historic building and text about Ahmedabad, India's first UNESCO World Heritage City. The woman is holding a microphone and is standing near a table with a laptop.

ICOMOS Nederland - Amsterdam 2025 - ‘Heritage Interpretation through Street Art’

A woman in an orange jumpsuit holding a microphone and standing in front of a large presentation screen with various graphical designs and images of people, titled 'Exploring new perspectives in a podcast series.'

Nieuwe Instituut Arus Balik Seminar - Rotterdam 2024 - ‘A New Narration of a Forgotten Colonial Story’

A woman with dark hair wearing a leopard print face mask, floral blazer, and navy dress stands at a podium, speaking into a microphone during a presentation. Behind her is a large screen displaying an outdoor scene with people sitting on a bench under a tree, and a large book titled 'The City at Eye Level Asia' is on the podium.

The City at Eye Level Asia Book Launch - Hong Kong 2021 - ’Heritage, History & Placemaking’

Colorful illuminated cityscape with high-rise buildings and the text 'The Future of Creative Business 2020' prominently displayed.

Creative Business Conference HU - Utrecht 2021 - ‘Community Mapping for Citizen’s Participation’

Yellow background with black and white text reading 'PAUSE FEST'. There are abstract black shapes, including a circle, a curved line, and a crescent shape.

Pausefest - Melbourne 2021 - ‘Our Urban Future - Keeping Cultural Heritage Alive’

A woman being interviewed by another woman, with a camera and crew filming them indoors next to large windows with city buildings outside.

RTHK The Works - Hong Kong 2020 - ‘Unlocking Community Intelligence in Hong Kong’

Young woman giving a presentation in front of a projected slide with circular images and text

Business of Design Week Hong Kong 2020 - ‘The Power of Culture’

Three women standing inside an airport, holding a sign for sustainable cities and communities, surrounded by large colored blocks representing UN Sustainable Development Goals.

World Urban Forum 2020 - ‘Cultural Mapping & Digital storytelling for Heritage Districts’

A man with gray hair and a pink shirt holding a microphone, speaking to an audience in front of a blurred speaker and a sign that says 'TALK'.

Bangkok Design Week 2019 - ‘Searching The Spirit of Place’

A person holding a sign that reads 'ULI Asia Pacific Summit Connect with the world of real estate Insider's Heritage Tour'. Several other people are gathered around, and the scene is outdoors with trees and a sidewalk.

ULI Asia Conference - Hong Kong 2019 - ‘The Economics of Heritage Preservation’

A woman standing inside, holding a microphone, giving a presentation in front of a large screen with a picture of a temple and text, and a yellow wall behind her.

UNESCO Myanmar - Yangon 2019 - ‘Changed Perceptions of Cultural Diversity among Youth’

A woman on stage holding a microphone, smiling and waving to an audience at an outdoor event with a large screen behind her. Several people are seated, some raising their hands, and a group of technicians are managing sound and visuals to the side.

Make A Difference Forum - Hong Kong 2019 - ‘Amplifying The Grassroots Voice’

Three people standing on a stage holding red books, smiling. Behind them is a large yellow screen with black drawings of houses and trees, and the word 'EER' partially visible.

Placemaking Week Asia - Kuala Lumpur 2019 - ‘Storytelling & Urban Identity’

Flyer for the World Urban Forum 9 event featuring speakers Inge Goudsmit and Esther Van Steekelenburg. Event titled 'Secret Life of Hong Kong Streets' includes an on-site photo exhibition 'HK Street Life' by Instagrammer and architect Kevin Mak. Scheduled for Saturday, February 10th, from 5 to 6 pm in room 306.

World Urban Forum - Kuala Lumpur 2018 - ‘The Secret Life of Hong Kong Streets’

A woman holding a microphone and a notebook standing in front of a large screen with the words 'thinkcity' and 'Rejuvenating the City Together' displayed.

World Urban Forum - Kuala Lumpur 2018 - ‘Old Buildings for Young People’

A woman in a yellow dress speaking or singing into a microphone while standing beside beer kegs, with a group of women seated and watching in a cozy, industrial-style room with chairs, backpacks, and a dartboard, framed photos, and a chalkboard on the wall.

Little Creatures - Hong Kong 2018 - ‘Kennedy Town Neighbourhood Report’

A person speaking into a microphone at a TEDx event in Chiang Mai, with two women sitting beside them, decorated with string lights and a TEDx Chiang Mai banner overhead.

TEDX Women - Chiang Mai 2018 -
’A Future for the Past’

A colorful poster advertising a tourism cognition lecture series in 2017, titled 'Sustainable Development of Cultural Tourism Resources,' with details of the event, speakers, and QR codes, featuring photos of a woman smiling and a young woman standing against a brick wall.

Baptist University - Tourism Recognition Lecture Series - Hong Kong 2017 - ‘The Power of Heritage Revitalisation’

A woman holding a microphone and notes speaking at an event with a red backdrop that reads 'AIA Hong Kong, A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2016 Annual Dinner, Honoring Recipients.'

American Institute of Architects HK Chapter - Hong Kong 2016 - ‘Demolition or Preservation: That’s The Question’

A woman in a red and embroidered top is giving a presentation or speech in a room with blue walls. Behind her on shelves are colorful handmade crafts, including small animal figures and puppets. To her right, there is a large portrait painting of a man and a woman on the wall.

World’s Monuments Fund - Yangon 2016 - ‘Building the Future; The Business Case of Revitalisation’

Event poster for The Helena May announcing an IWD Lunch on March 7 at 12 p.m., featuring a white historic building with ornate architectural details and a black door with geometric glass patterns.

Helena May International Women’s Day - Hong Kong 2015 - ‘Heritage and Urban Identity’