Drawing the Ground – Landscape Urbanism Today by Birkhäuser

IJBURG, AMSTERDAM

WESTFLANK HAARLEMMERMEER

STUDY FOR STACKED DWELLINGS

BELVEDERE, MAASTRICHT

PREPARING THE LANDSCAPE: ZUIDPLASPOLDER

Structural design for the transformation of the Zuidplaspolder (2030) Area: 4900 ha Possible programme: 10,000 to 30,000 dwellings, 150 to 350 ha commercial sites, 200 ha greenhouse area Design: 2003â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2005 Commissioned by: Projectbureau RZG Zuidplaspolder, province of South-Holland In collaboration with: H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten

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ZUIDPLASPOLDER The Zuidplaspolder plays an important role in

was carried away by a regular system of drainage

varied system of small islands. Land and water are

the discussion about the future of the southern

ditches. However, the substrata varied from place to

in balance with one another. This area can be

Randstad. It is a barren and worn polder landscape,

place. As the drainage affected increasingly deeper

developed into a landscape park, interesting for eco-

of which about 80 hectare per year is being lost

levels, the soil subsided locally and the polder floor

logical and recreational purposes, in combination

to greenhouses, residential neighbourhoods

began to show significant differentiation in ground

with thin building on the sand ridges.

and businesses, or is being paved over. On top of

levels. In our design the polder is broken up into

that there are large-scale future claims being

three sections, each with its own drainage system.

ture. The road system in the polder was originally

made for residential development, business parks,

The clay soil in the north has remained flat, firm

intended to provide access to agricultural parcels.

greenhouse areas and infrastructure. Creeping

and stable. Here a wide range of programmes

Relations to the surrounding area were of lesser

development is stealthily converting it into a part of

are possible, from an agrarian area supplying the

importance. Much later the rail lines and motorway

the network city that covers the southern Randstad.

southern Randstad, through intensive forms of

to Rotterdam and The Hague were run obliquely

Before programmatic claims of any sort

The second layer is formed by the infrastruc-

urban ground use. The southern section of the

through the area. The system now threatens to grind

can be made on the polder considerable investment

polder is comprised of a spongy layer of peat. This

to a halt. The narrow polder roads must be relieved,

in improving the quality of the landscape must

has by now come to lie so low that still deeper

access to the motorways reorganised, and a coher-

take place. In any case, the polder has to become

drainage – and the further subsidence which this

ent system of regional connections realised.

sufficiently attractive for anyone to want to live,

would cause – is undesirable. This section will

The traffic system builds upon the long lines that

work or visit there. The elements which will be

become a marshy nature park, with only occasional

stretch through the landscape. New local roads are

necessary for this have been set down in a ‘struc-

floating dwellings along the deeper canals. When

grafted into the polder grid, the existing ribbons

tural image’.

the drainage ceases in the southern section,

doubled. The regional roads, on the contrary,

In principle, this structural image is

seepage from the nearby Krimpenerwaard will be

cannot simply be grafted into the geometry of the

approached in terms of its layers. Soil and water

displaced to the middle section of the polder. This

polder. They meander through the polder grid

conditions are definitive for the development of

is an area of ‘cat clay’ (acid sulphate soil) randomly

at some distance from the motorway, and anchor

the area. The same is true for the conditions of the

transected by sand ridges. Here the continuous

the Zuidplaspolder into the network of the southern

infrastructure. Only on this basis can residential

drainage has created an interesting micro-relief.

Randstad. The regional roads exhibit the spatial

and work programmes be given their place.

Water percolating from the Krimpenerwaard

characteristics of the region. To the south they

The structural image arises from the combination

is purified by its passage through this acidic clay.

create a link with the river Maas and the skyline of

of these three layers.

Together, the relief and the water quality create

the centre of Rotterdam. To the north they connect

The first layer comprises the polder soil

opportunities for a unique ecological development.

with the recreational area along the river Rotte,

and the drainage. After the polder was pumped out

The cat clay area takes on the character of a very

and ultimately with Scheveningen aan Zee, the

in 1840, the polder floor was flat and surface water

close-knit pattern of ditches and canals and a

seaside resort near The Hague.

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The water system and the infrastructure together

polder as a whole to become visible. Each canal

form the framework. This framework is the

has a different character. The canal in the middle

central direction and often a high pre-investment.

foundation for future phases of occupation in

extends from one edge of the polder to the other.

The doubled ribbons offer pre-eminent opportuni-

the Zuidplaspolder. The original occupation pattern

It crosses the oblique lines of the railway and motor-

ties for private initiatives on the scale of separate

was strongly defined by the landscape lines of

way, and marks the interface between the urban-

parcels. Here the framework affords space for

the Zuidplaspolder; the villages were concentrated

ised area to the north and cat clay and peat area to

self-organisation and spontaneity. There are also

locally along the ring dike, while individual farm-

the south, where there can be only modest building.

areas indicated where nature conservation groups

houses lie along the lines of the polder grid.

The doubled ribbons and the reservations for new

or organisations for agriculture and horticulture

This occupation pattern contrasts with the nature

regional infrastructure will be planted with substan-

can take over the reins.

and extent of the new programmatic claims.

tial rows of trees. They return rhythm and scale

At some time in the future, presently unclear, these

to the polder. From a landscape to be exploited, it

of the programmatic claims, time is needed to

claims will cause large areas of the polder to

develops into a landscape to be enjoyed, in the

lift the quality of the landscape to a higher level.

change its colour.

rich Dutch polder tradition.

A more beautiful and robust landscape is a

On the map, the framework creates a new

A strategy map accompanies the structural

must be unravelled and tied together requires

Apart from the precise nature and extent

precondition for the changes that are now already

image for the polder: a clear and recognisable

image. This indicates where a traditional top-down

compositional pattern as the basis for future trans-

approach will be necessary, and where there is room

true for the longer-term claims. In essence, the

formations. Digging four extra-wide canals from

for bottom-up developments. For instance, the area

design encompasses a strategy for investing in

the east to the west permits the dimensions of the

where the national and regional infrastructure

the landscape and buying time.

taking place in the polder. This is all the more

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CLAY EMBANKMENT

RING CANAL

Slight subsidence

Unequal subsidence

IJSSEL

KRIMPENERWAARD

Serious subsidence

Dehydration Seepage = nuisance

CLAY

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PEAT

runs over into

Seepage flow shifts toward ‘cat clay’ zone

Establishing / raising water level = back pressure

SLI NORTH =CLAY

Structural image

MIDDLE = CAT-CLAY

Changes in the seepage pattern

SOUTH = PEAT

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occupation pattern

infrastructure

soil and water

Water system

Occupation pattern, infrastructure, soil and water

Soil types, soil subsidence, water level areas

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Inserting regional roads

Road network and identity

satellites llites

Not separate satellites, but a regional network

network

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Canals: top-down initiative by cooperating local authorities Ribbons: bottom-up private initiative Town spheres of influence: local authority initiative Nature / water / recreation: initiatives from sector Greenhouse expansion area / business: initiatives from sector Nature / residential area: special initiative Infrastructure / structural change: initiative by province and cooperating authorities Other fields to be developed: initiative to be determined

Framework

Top-down and bottom-up strategies

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road

New occupation according to the ribbon structure

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field

framework

field

Doubling the ribbon structure

Widening central watercourse

EMBEDDING MOBILITY: BEACH BOULEVARD, ZANDVOORT

Redesign of Boulevard Barnaart Area: 20 ha Programme: Design for restructuring the parking and construction of a separate bus lane; improving the accessibility of the beach Design: 1999 – 2001 Realisation: 2003 – 2006 Commissioned by: Province of North Holland, communities of Zandvoort and Bloemendaal

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EMBEDDING MOBILITY

BEACH BOULEVARD, ZANDVOORT For many, Boulevard Barnaart is the terminus of

through traffic and for slow and relaxed traffic.

are furnished differently, and function as brakes

their trip to the beach. The lengthy boulevard

Immediately along the dunes is an asphalt strip on

on the speed of the traffic, cross-overs and

offers views of the skylines of Zandvoort and the

which bus traffic is combined with the fast recrea-

places to while away time. Room for fish stalls and

Hoogovens steelworks at IJmuiden. On topographic

tional use by bicycle racers and skaters. It is

snack bars is provided on these plateaus. Here

maps, it is visible as a line, a sharply incised

paved in smooth asphalt to guarantee the comfort

the retaining wall shifts two metres further toward

architectonic feature in a landscape where the sea

of bus passengers, bikers and skaters, respectively.

the beach. The exits from the beach to the promen-

and wind still shape the contours of the land. The

Lanes for auto traffic, paved with clinker brick,

ade are concentrated on seven terraces, providing

boulevard emphasises the contrast between

are separated from it at some distance. Parallel

space for benches, refuse containers and bicycle

nature and culture. The sober civil engineering

to these brick lanes, but at a somewhat lower level,

parking. The requisite furniture for this is affixed to

construction is the realm of the tourist.

lies an asphalted lane covered with seashells,

the retaining wall. The wall is the architectonic

The impetus for drawing up a new design lay

where parking is organised. Alongside it runs a

leitmotif, both at the scale of the landscape and at

in the desire to improve traffic safety, regulate an

wide strip with a bicycle path and a strolling prome-

the scale of the detailing.

anarchic parking situation, realise more space

nade. They are both paved with identical material.

for public transit and improve the attractiveness of

The small, square size of the tiles, and their texture,

as little as possible, Boulevard Barnaart and the

the area. From the boulevard people enjoy the

reinforces the idea of an extended plane and

Kop Zeeweg are lit sparingly. When it gets dark,

prospect of the sea and divert their senses. It is a

underscores the large scale of the band along the

for the visitor the emphasis lies on the view out over

stage on which the game of being seen and

sea. The profile of the boulevard is bounded by a

the glittering sea, the starry sky and and the flicker-

watching others can be played. This game requires

retaining wall that takes up the various differences

ing skylines of Zandvoort and the Hoogovens

that contrasts be made visible and encounters

in height between the promenade and the young

steelworks. The nocturnal image of the boulevard

be facilitated.

dunes along the beach. This wall also emphasises

is dominated by the rhythm of the lighted crossing

the contrast between the ever-changing sand

areas, the lower lighting of the exits from the beach

ates the various participants in the traffic flow,

landscape and the unrelenting line drawn by the

and the lighting on the promenade.

while confronting them with one another in uncon-

boulevard.

The design opted for a zoning which separ-

ventional ways at a number of points. By taking

The rigid zoning of the boulevard is inter-

the present long, dead straight lines of the boule-

rupted at the entrances and exits to and from the

vard as the point of departure, the plan retains

beach. At these points an exchange between

the contrast between its character as a work of civil

the different kinds of traffic takes place, along with

engineering and the natural coastal landscape.

provisions for crossing the roadway. Here it is not

The cross-section of the boulevard establishes separate zones for the use of dynamic, fast

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the through flow of traffic, but arrival, departure and lingering that is dominant. These crossing areas

In order to disturb the natural environment

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Strip along the coast

Cross-section of beach boulevard

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EMBEDDING MOBILITY: BEACH BOULEVARD, ZANDVOORT

Crossing area

Sketches

Cross-section of beach boulevard

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EMBEDDING MOBILITY: BEACH BOULEVARD, ZANDVOORT

Border between dunes and boulevard

Driveway, parking

Bus lane

Terraces with benches at beach entrances

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LIST OF PROJECTS

• = realised or accepted for realisation

MIDDELVELDSE AKERPOLDER, Amsterdam, 1990 Design sketch for urban expansion (5000 dwellings). Commissioned by Stadsdeel Osdorp, Amsterdam.

BEATRIXKWARTIER, The Hague, 1990 Preconditions for office development and public space.

• AMBY SOUTH-EAST, Maastricht, 1992

Urban planning design for residential neighbourhood (500 dwellings), public space and supervision. Commissioned by the city of Maastricht. Realised 1999.

Commissioned by the city of The Hague.

MEERHOVEN Eindhoven, 1994 Design study framework for an urban extension (4000 dwellings). Commissioned by the city of Eindhoven.

• BUITENHOF, Groningen, 1994 Urban development design for residential neighbourhood and vicinity (400 dwellings). Commissioned by the city of Groningen. Realised 2000.

INTERMEDIATE ZONE, Rotterdam North, 1990 Landscape plan and infrastructure.

STUDY FOR STACKED DWELLINGS, 1994 Study into the urban design aspects of stacked dwelling forms.

Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam.

Commissioned by the Rijksplanologische Dienst.

EILAND VAN IJSSELMONDE, Rotterdam, 1991 Exploration of spatial development possibilities.

• IJBURG, Amsterdam, 1995

Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam.

STRUCTURE SKETCH, Delft, 1991

CRITICISM WAALSPRONG, NIJMEGEN, 1993

Commissioned by the city of Delft.

Commissioned by the city of Nijmegen.

• MOLUKKENPLANTSOEN, Groningen, 1991

Intensification project Korrewegwijk; urban planning design and supervision. Commissioned by the city of Groningen. Realised 1995.

STRUCTURE SKETCH, Spijkenisse, 1993 Commissioned by the city of Spijkenisse. • BUITENPLAATS YPENBURG, 1993

Master plan (11.000 dwellings), supervision, public space. Commissioned by Samenwerkingsverband Ypenburg. Realisation began in 1996.

VALKENBOSCH-ZUID, Den Haag, 1993 Limited competition, design study urban renewal. Commissioned by the city of The Hague. • KOP VAN ZUID, Rotterdam, 1994

Urban design Wilhelminapier. Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam.

RAILWAY TUNNEL STUDY, DELFT, 1992 Adjustments for railway tunnel and redevelopment of station district. Commissioned by the city of Delft.

Urban planning design for IJburg (18,000 dwellings). In cooperation with dRO Amsterdam and H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by the city of Amsterdam. Realisation began in 1998.

STRUCTURE SKETCH, Zaanstad, 1995 Elaboration of the Structure Sketch Zaanstad 1995. Commissioned by the city of Zaanstad.

SPAANDER, Groningen, 1995 Feasibility study for residential area (200 dwellings) on commercial site to be demolished. Commissioned by Woningstichting Volkshuisvesting. • BUIZENGAT, Vlaardingen, 1995

Urban planning design for redevelopment and intensification (500 dwellings). Commissioned by the city of Vlaardingen. Realisation began in 2001.

DE VIJFHOEK, Deventer, 1995 Urban development design for the facilities centre “De Vijfhoek” in Deventer. Commissioned by the city of Deventer.

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LIST OF PROJECTS

• PICCARDTHOF, Groningen, 1996 Urban development design for estate zone with residential neighbourhood (about 600 dwellings). Commissioned by the cities of Groningen and Eelde. Realised 2004.

VERKADE SITE, Zaanstad, 1996 Urban development study into possibilities for building. Commissioned by the city of Zaanstad.

• VIJVERDAL, Maastricht, 1997 Urban design vision for the restructuring of a psychiatric facility. Commissioned by PMS Vijverdal and the city of Maastricht. Realised 2008.

LAURENSKWARTIER, Rotterdam, 1997 Design research into the transformation process in the Rotterdam city centre. Commissioned by Comité Wederopbouw and the city of Rotterdam.

HOOGVELD, Heerlen, 1998 Limited competition, urban design plan (about 400 dwellings). In cooperation with H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by the city of Heerlen and Hoogveld bv.

• LEWENBORG, Groningen, 1998 Restructuring of a 1970s residential neighbourhood. Commissioned by the city of Groningen. Realisation began in 2002.

• LEIDSCHE RIJN, Utrecht, 1996 • BELVEDERE, Maastricht, 1998

Urban design elaboration of a part of the development vision for Leidsche Rijn (2600 dwellings).

Complex restructuring on the edge of the city centre, highway interchange, old industrial site and landscape (approx. 280 ha.); design and super vision.

Commissioned by Projectbureau Leidsche Rijn. Realised 2005.

Commissioned by the city of Maastricht, ING Realestate and BPF Bouwinvest. Realisation began in 2001.

• STATION DISTRICT, Middelburg, 1998

Development of a masterplan for the vicinity of the railway station and Canal Zone.

• MAGISTRAATWIJK, Middelburg, 1998 Urban development plan for restructuring of a 1960s neighbourhood. Commissioned by the city of Middelburg. Realised 2005.

Commissioned by BVR. Realised 2005.

OOSTERPOLDER / BANGERT, Hoorn, 1997 Structural model for an expansion area (3750 dwellings). Commissioned by the city of Hoorn.

RAILWAY TRACKS STUDY, Abcoude, 1997 Proposals for doubling track capacity at grade level through Abcoude. Commissioned by NS Railinfrabeheer. • OFFICE SITE, Piccardthofplas, 1997

Urban planning study into the placement of an office building in existing location. Commissioned by Wilma Bouw Groningen. Realised 1999.

WAARDERPOLDER, Haarlem, 1997 Exploration of development possibilities for an industrial site near the Haarlem city centre. Commissioned by the city of Haarlem.

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RIBBON STUDY, Berkel and Rodenrijs, 1998 Vision for development possibilities of 9 km built-up ribbon. Commissioned by the municipality of Berkel and Rodenrijs.

AIR HOEKSCHE WAARD, 1998 Regional design study for the Hoeksche Waard (limited competition). Commissioned by Stichting Architecture International Rotterdam.

• BEACH BOULEVARD, Zandvoort, 1999 Proposal for the redesign of the beach boulevard. Commissioned by the Province of North Holland. Realised 2009.

LIST OF PROJECTS

• NESSELANDE, Rotterdam, 1999

Design for a part of the Nesselande residential neighbourhood (520 dwellings). Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam. Realisation began in 2001.

• = realised or accepted for realisation

• PEDAGOGENBUURT, Utrecht, 2000 Urban development plan for the restructuring of the Pedagogenwijk in Zuilen. Commissioned by Johan Matser Projectont wikkeling bv. Realisation began 2005.

SPOORHAVEN, Roosendaal, 2001 Urban design plan for the redevelopment of city centre, station, industry and dwellings. Commissioned by the city of Roosendaal and BPF Bouwinvest.

SPAARNEZIEKENHUIS, Haarlem, 2000 Competition for the redevelopment of the Spaarne Hospital site. In cooperation with Mecanoo Architecten. Commissioned by Slokker Vastgoed Groep bv. • LELYLAAN, Amsterdam, 2000

Urban development plan and supervision for Lelylaan/A10 and vicinity. Commissioned by Stadsdeel Slotervaart / Overtoomseveld and the city of Amsterdam. Realisation began in 2005.

HARBOUR, Maassluis, 1999 Urban design sketch for a part of the harbour and river front of Maassluis. Commissioned by PROCAP Bouwontwikkeling.

CITY ENTRANCE, Rotterdam, 1999 Future visions for the Maasboulevard, river banks and vicinity. Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam.

DEVENTER LANDSTAD, 1999 Design study for the development of the city and landscape around Deventer. Commissioned by Keuning Instituut.

• MARINA, Made Drimmelen, 2001 • ROERDELTA, Roermond, 2000

Masterplan for old industrial area, edge of the city centre and river front. Commissioned by the city of Roermond and Roerdelta Projectontwikkelingsmij. bv.

HOOGVLIET, Rotterdam, 2000 Urban design structure sketch fort he city centre of Hoogvliet. Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam.

• HAVENKWARTIER, Lelystad, 2000 Urban development plan for the Havenkwartier. Commissioned by the city of Lelystad. New harbour realised 2008

GROWTH IN THE CITY, Amersfoort, 2001 Study for city centre renewal and intensification. Commissioned by the city of Amersfoort.

FUTURE VISION, Borger-Odoorn and Stadskanaal, 2001 Regional design for peat settlement area. In cooperation with BVR. Commissioned by the municipalities of Borger-Odoorn and Stadskanaal.

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Masterplan for the area around the marina at Drimmelen. Commissioned by the Exploitatiemij. Nieuwe Jachthaven Drimmelen. Realisation began in 2004.

GROENBLAUWE SLINGER, Pijnacker / Berkel, 2002 Design study into the possibilities for building in the green zone Pijnacker / Berkel and Rodenrijs. Commissioned by the Province of South Holland and the municipality of Pijnacker.

STATION VICINITY, Haarlem, 2002 Masterplan for the railway zone, Haarlem. In cooperation with BVR. Commissioned by the city of Haarlem.

LIST OF PROJECTS

• OVERHOEKS, Amsterdam, 2002

Development plan for the former Shell site on the north bank of the IJ. In cooperation with dRO Amsterdam. Commissioned by Stadsdeel Noord and the city of Amsterdam. Realisation began in 2005.

• TECHUM, Leeuwarden, 2003

Urban development design for a part of the Zuidlanden masterplan. Commissioned by the city of Leeuwarden and a consortium of developers. Realisation began in 2004.

ASSEN BUITEN, Assen, 2003 Design study into the combination of landscape development and rural living. In cooperation with H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by AM Wonen bv.

• STADSWERVEN, Dordrecht, 2003

Urban planning design for redevelopment of the harbour area, public space, supervision. Commissioned by the city of Dordrecht. Watertower area realised 2007

• ROETERSEILAND, Amsterdam, 2004

Urban development design for restructuring and new construction in the university area in the city centre.

ZUIDPLASPOLDER, 2002 Regional design study for urbanisation of the area between Rotterdam, Gouda and Zoetermeer.

Commissioned by Trimp & Van Tartwijk and University of Amsterdam. Realisation began in 2009.

Commissioned by the Province of South Holland. • MOERWIJK, Den Haag, 2002

Urban development plan for the restructuring of a 1950s residential neighbourhood. Commissioned by the city of The Hague. Realisation began in 2006.

RUIMTELIJKE OPGAVEN, Amersfoort, 2003 Study into urban design tasks in the longer term. Commissioned by the city of Amersfoort.

RIBBON STUDY, Pijnacker, 2003 Study into regulations and development possibilities of the built-up ribbons. Commissioned by the city of Pijnacker. • VEERINGPLEIN, Zaanstad, 2003

Urban development design for the neighbourhood renewal of the Rosmolenbuurt, Zaandam. FRANKENDAAL, Amsterdam, 2003 Urban development vision for the renewal of 1930s/1950s Frankendaal residential neighbourhood in Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam (limited competition). Commissioned by three housing associations and the Stadsdeel Watergraafsmeer.

Commissioned by Saenwonen housing corporation. Realisation began in 2008

QUICK-SCAN URBAN TRIANGLE, Apeldoorn / Deventer / Zutphen, 2003 Regional design study into the combination of landscape development and rural living. In cooperation with H+N+S Landschaps architecten. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Netwerk Stedendriehoek. • POPTAHOF, Delft, 2003

Urban design plan for restructuring a 1960s residential neighbourhood. Commissioned by the city of Delft and Stichting Delftwonen. Realisation began in 2006.

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• LEEUWARDEN, Lommerijk, 2004

Urban development design for a second part of the Zuidlanden masterplan (940 dwellings, Lommerrijk). Commissioned by GEM De Zuidlande Beheer bv. Realisation began in 2005.

ZANDWETERING, Deventer, 2004 Design study for developing estates in existing landscape. In cooperation with H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten Commissioned by the city of Deventer.

LIST OF PROJECTS

• RAILWAY ZONE, EDE-EAST, Ede, 2004

Masterplan for the redevelopment of three military barracks sites, the former ENKA factory and railway station vicinity. Commissioned by the city of Ede. Realisation began in 2009.

• = realised or accepted for realisation

SPIEGHELKWARTIER, Vlissingen, 2005 Urban planning exploration into the redevelopment of industrial areas and city centre (limited competition). Commissioned by the city of Vlissingen.

• WIERINGERRANDMEER, 2005

Masterplan and visual quality plan for new lake shore between Wieringen and the Wieringermeerpolder with several rural living environments (1845 dwellings). In cooperation with Strootman Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by Projectbureau Wieringerrandmeer. Realisation began in 2010.

THINK TANK A2, Maastricht, 2004 Recommendations on procedure for putting the tunnelling of the A2 in Maastricht out for tender.

• KORTENOORD, Wageningen, 2005

Urban development design for a new residential neighbourhood (800 dwellings) on a former university site.

Commissioned by the project organisation A2, Maastricht.

LUCENTTERREIN, Huizen, 2004 Urban development plan for the redevelopment of a commercial site.

Commissioned by Bouwfonds MAB ontwikkeling.

Commissioned by the municipality of Huizen, BNI and Slokker Vastgoedontwikkeling.

URBAN RENEWAL, Amersfoort, 2004 Spatial protocol for the renewal of postwar residential neighbourhoods. Commissioned by the city of Amersfoort, housing corporations SCW and Portaal Eemland.

BROEKPOLDER, Heerhugowaard, 2004 Design study for the integral redevelopment of a residual area (90 ha.) Commissioned by Bouwfonds, the municipality of Heerhugowaard and the Province of North Holland. • DE VALUWE, Cuijk, 2004

Urban planning design for the renewal of a postwar residential neighbourhood, public space, and supervision. Commissioned by the city of Cuijk. Realisation began in 2009.

SCHIEBROEK-ZUID, Rotterdam, 2005 Design study into the renewal of a postwar residential neighbourhood. Commissioned by Estrade project development.

WILLEMSPOORT, Den Bosch, 2005 Design study for the placement of a new ring road, hospital, businesses and dwellings on the edge of the city (limited competition). Commissioned by the city of Den Bosch.

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CENTRE VISION, Krimpen a/d IJssel, 2005 Urban design vision for the restructuring of a suburban central district Commissioned by the city of Krimpen a/d IJssel.

COLUMBUSKWARTIER, Almere, 2005 Urban development design for a residential neighbourhood with school complex. In cooperation with DP6 Architectuurstudio bv. Commissioned by BAM Vastgoed bv, Proper Stok and De Alliantie.

SPAARNEPASSAGE, Haarlem, 2005 Research into the spatial implications of a tunnel under or bridge over the Spaarne river. In cooperation with Grontmij. Commissioned by Grontmij.

KOP VAN ISSELT, Amersfoort, 2005 Urban design exploration for a commercial site near the city centre. Commissioned by the city of Amersfoort. • SCHOOL SITES, Elburg, 2005

Design for transforming four separate school sites into residential areas (163 dwellings). Commissioned by AM / van Gelder. Realisation began in 2009.

• ATMOSPHEER PLAN FOR BELVEDERE,

Maastricht, 2005 Outline for visual quality plan for the Belvédère masterplan (2004). In cooperation with Bob van Reeth and Michael van Gessel. Commissioned by Wijkontwikkelingsmaatschappij Maastricht Belvédère.

ZEVENAAR-EAST, 2005 Winner of limited competition for a sketch plan for a residential neighbourhood (1500 dwellings) and commercial site (90 ha.) in a rural setting east of Zevenaar. In cooperation with H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by the city of Zevenaar. • URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN, Zevenaar, 2006

Urban design and landscape elaboration of the design for Zevenaar-Oost. In cooperation with H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by the city of Zevenaar. Realisation began in 2008.

LIST OF PROJECTS

SAKSEN WEIMAR, Arnhem, 2006 Urban development design for a residential neighbourhood on a former military barracks site between Arnhem and the Veluwe (400 dwellings). In cooperation with Feddes/Olthof Landschapsarchitecten, Franz Ziegler bureau voor Architectuur and Stedenbouw, Wessel de Jonge Architecten. Commissioned by Bouwfonds MAB ontwikkeling, Klaassen Vastgoedontwikkeling, Kuiper Vastgoed and BOEi.

MARIJKEWEG, Wageningen, 2006 Design for an intensification location (55 dwellings) on a former fire department site. In cooperation with Franz Ziegler Architectuur en Stedenbouw. Commissioned by Bouwfonds MAB ontwikkeling.

NS LOCATIONS, The Hague, 2006 Study into the redevelopment possibilities for four sites held by NS Vastgoed along the railway line. (Binckhorst, Mariahoeve and Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië.) Commissioned by NS Vastgoed.

MID-BLOCK SITE, Hilversum, 2006 Design study into the reuse of a mid-block city centre site. Commissioned by De Alliantie Ontwikkeling and Ballast Nedam Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij.

• SPHINX, Maastricht, 2006

Urban development design for the redevelopment of a former industrial complex (670 dwellings, retail, findings). Commissioned by the Wijkontwikkelingsmaatschappij Maastricht Belvédère. Realisation began in 2009.

LAGE BOTHOF, Enschede, 2006 Urban planning sketch for transforming a commercial site into a residential / work location. Commissioned by the city of Enschede. • DE TOL, Zevenaar, 2006

Urban development plan for the ‘de Tol’ neighbourhood in the residential area Zevenaar-Oost. In cooperation with H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by the city of Zevenaar. Realisation began in 2008. • MASTERPLAN A9, Badhoevedorp, 2006

Masterplan for the relocation of the A9 and the redevelopment of the former motorway route in Badhoevedorp. Commissioned by the city of Haarlemmermeer and Bohemen bv. Realisation to begin 2010.

HASSELT AND VICINITY, 2007 Study concerning the regional road network and spatial quality. Commissioned by Atelier Overijssel.

KREEKRIJK, Zaanstad, 2006 Urban development design for a residential neighbourhood and vicinity (800 dwellings, schools and facilities). Commissioned by the city of Zaanstad.

• PARKSTAD, Rotterdam South, 2007

Urban development plan with partial elaboration for the second phase of the Kop van Zuid (dwellings, education,facilities, parks). Commissioned by Vestia, Estrade and the city of Rotterdam. Realisation began in 2009.

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LIJNBAAN QUARTER, Rotterdam, 2007 Masterplan for the future development of the city centre. In cooperation with the department of Stedenbouw + Volkshuisvesting (dS+V), Urban Fabric and ARUP. Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam.

LIJNBAAN COURTS, Rotterdam, 2007 Urban design plan for the renewal and intensification of the Lijnbaan ensemble. In cooperation with dS+V and Claus en Kaan Architecten, Rotterdam. Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam, Amvest and Vestia. Realisation on hold. • DE BEM, Zevenaar, 2007

Urban design plan for the ‘de Bem’ neighbourhood in the new residential area of Zevenaar-Oost. Commissioned by the city of Zevenaar. Realisation began in 2009.

ROETERSEILAND COMPLEX, Amsterdam, 2007 Points of departure for architectonic elaboration. In cooperation with Expo Vastgoed bv and Triode bv. Commissioned by the University of Amsterdam. • IJSSELSPRONG, Zutphen, 2007

Inter-community structural vision for the cities of Voorst, Brummen and Zutphen, alternatives for a bypass in the IJssel River and new residential area. In cooperation with H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten and DHV bv. Commissioned by Projectbureau IJsselsprong. Realisation to begin before 2015.

PARK LINGEZEGEN, Arnhem/Nijmegen, 2007 Urban planning study into introducing new construction into Lingezegen Park. In cooperation with and commissioned by Feddes/Olthof Landschapsarchitecten.

LIST OF PROJECTS

• STAALMANPLEINBUURT, Amsterdam, 2008

Realisation plan for the restructuring of a postwar residential neighbourhood. In cooperation with Baneke van der Hoeven architecten. Commissioned by De Alliantie. Realisation to begin 2011.

NIEUW-ZURENBORG, Antwerp, 2008 Urban design plan for the restructuring of a former industrial site (500 dwellings, park). In cooperation with Vermeulen en de Smet Architects, Ghent. Commissioned by the city of Antwerp.

HART VAN ZUID, Rotterdam, 2008 Structural vision and realisation plan for Zuidplein (shopping centre, Ahoy complex and Motorstraat area). In cooperation with dS+V. Commissioned by the city of Rotterdam.

• = realised or accepted for realisation

RIJNSTEEG, Wageningen, 2008 Urban design plan for residential construction on a restructuring location (79 dwellings). Commissioned by Idealis and the city of Wageningen.

CENTRUM-OOST, Arnhem, 2008 Redevelopment assignment for a former industrial area in the vicinity of the city centre. Commissioned by Volkshuisvesting, Arnhem.

VISION TURNHOUT, 2008 Design for a new urban interchange between city park and city centre. Submission in response to an open competition by the Office of the Flemish Government Architect. • WEENAPOINT, Rotterdam, 2009

Urban design study and research on building typology for redevelopment possibilities for an existing office complex near the Central Station. Commissioned by the Maarsengroep.

PIUSHAVEN, Tilburg, 2009 Urban planning and programmatic exploration for redevelopment of former industrial area. Commissioned by the city of Tilburg, Triborgh, BPF Bouwinvest, Van de Ven Bouw en ontwikkeling bv, WonenBreburg.

NIEUWE WOUD, Eindhoven, 2009 A development strategy for the transformation of a rural area between Son and Best. In cooperation with H+N+S Landschaparchitecten and BBN. Commissioned by the Samenwerkingsverband Regio Eindhoven.

BROAD SCHOOL, Bredene, 2009 Masterplan for placement of school with community facilities and additional dwellings. Commissioned by GO! Education in the Flemish Community.

ZAANOEVERS, Zaanstad, 2009 Spatial plan for redevelopment of historic residential and work areas along river and harbour. Commissioned by the city of Zaanstad.

ATOOMDORP, Mol, 2009 Structural sketch for redevelopment of commercial sites and residential area near nuclear installations, Mol, Belgium. In cooperation with Polo Architects, Antwerp. Commissioned by VITO.

• DE VALUWE, Cuijk, 2008

Supervision and design for public space for the first phase realisation of the 2006 urban development plan. Commissioned by the city of Cuijk.

VIEW ON THE FUTURE, Lochem, 2008 Regional vision for a new city hall and development of work landscape on the Twente Canal.

WESTFLANK, Haarlemmermeer, 2009 Urban development programme of requirements for 900 ha. nature area, 10,000 dwellings and water storage. In cooperation with Strootman Landschapsarchitecten and van Paridon x de Groot Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by the city of Haarlemmermeer, the Province of North Holland and Waterschap Rijnland.

Commissioned by the city of Lochem. • RDM SITE, Rotterdam, 2009

TWENTE AIRPORT, 2008 Regional and urban planning proposals, in two models for the former Twente Airport. In cooperation with Strootman Landschapsarchitecten. Commissioned by Vliegwiel Twente Maatschappij.

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Urban development plan and design for the redevelopment of the former site of the Rotterdamse Droogdok Maatschappij. Commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Rotterdam. Realisation began in 2009.