This bachelor graduation project focuses on the spatial and social analysis of the area north of Boschstraat

in Maastricht. This area has undergone significant changes with the construction of a new pop stage, the relocation of the Noorderbrug, and the demolition of the original hotel ‘de Ossekop,’ which once housed a local cultural movement. Consequently, one could argue that the location where these institutionalized architectural interventions took place has become disconnected from its identity.

The research emphasizes exploring the phenomenon of urban alienation, urban porosity, and the social and cultural entities that were associated with this specific place. The mirror image of the former De Ossekop building poetically criticizes the local Maastricht government's role in reshaping the area. This reflection serves as a metaphor for how urban transformations can often obscure or erase the historical and cultural identities of a place, highlighting the tension between curated processes and preservation. Ultimately, it raises questions about the consequences of such interventions and the impact they have on the social fabric and collective memory of a community.