Landscape Architecture Portfolio - Veenbergen 2017

CLisanne Veenbergen / landscape architecture student

Portfolio LA. AR.

Wageningen / 2017

CURRICULUM VITAE Lisanne Veenbergen Date of birth: 13.12.1992

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Curriculum vitae Skills Key skills

not afraid to take charge, enthusiastic and motivated, critical

Studio

sketching, modelling freehand, diagramming, graphic design, time management, presentation, communication, organisation

Software

Sketchup Pro, Kerkythea, AutoCad, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDe sign, Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Languages Dutch Excellent / native speaker English

Excellent / both writing and speech

Education 2016 - present Msc Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning major land scape architecture

Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands 2013 - 2016 BSc Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning major land- scape architecture

Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands 2005 – 2012 High school

Regionale Scholengemeenschap Het Rhedens, Rozendaal, The Netherlands Employment 2013 - Present Cashier partime

Primera Sloot, Dieren, The Netherlands 2011 – 2013 Cashier partime and fulltime (2012-2013)

Kruidvat, Dieren, The Netherlands 2007 - 2011 Cashier partime

Primera Sloot, Dieren, The Netherlands

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WESTERPARK AMERSFOORT PROJECT: Msc Studio Park LOCATION: Amersfoort, The Netherlands DATE: September - October 2017

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01 Project description

The city of Amersfoort is located in the province of Utrecht, close to big cities such as Utrecht and Amsterdam. Because of its location, Amersfoort is a great location for people working in the nearby cities but wanting to live in a more easy going and kid-friendly environment. As a result, the suburbs of Amersfoort have been growing fast.

Vathorst is a suburb located in the far North of Amersfoort, about twenty minutes from the city center. In order to balance out the large suburban landscape a plan for a new urban park was made; Westerpark will function as both a gateway to the city as a gateway to the landscape. The design for the park is inspired by the Dutch landscape; taking elements such as experience of distance through vista’s, linearity, and sentimental landmarks as the main principles of the design. Moreover, the park design is a critical response to the framework of suburbia. Being non-urban even though its size and quantity of people clearly indicates the need for a more urban approach to the design of its fabric. As a result, the design features a 1.6km long urban boulevard that is designed to stimulate a more urban development along its sides in addition to providing people a place experience of grandeur and amazement as commonly experienced in great cities.

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Analysis The city of Amersfoort is located in the province of Utrecht, close to big cities such as Utrecht and Amsterdam. Because of its location, Amersfoort is a great location for people working in the nearby cities but wanting to live in a more easy going and kid-friendly environment. As a result, the suburbs of Amersfoort have been growing fast.

As a response to the large suburban landscape, plans are made to create a new city park. This city park will incorporate the Smink garbage disposal firm. Thus, the new city park will be one of great opposites: the mountain of Smink combined with the flat surface on which the rest of the park will rest.

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Important to note is the utility corridor that will lie beneath the park.

This corridor is the main utility line providing gas for the big cities in the West of the country. Important to note is that any major actions of impact to the soil near this utility line is prohibited; even the planting of trees. As a result, there will be a section of the park that will be ‘empty’.

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Concept The design concept is based on the idea of expanding the reach of the new park by creating a new urban axis. Thus, creating four main points of entry instead of just two. The new boulevard will be closely linked to the future urban expansions; allowing for businesses, restaurants and high-density housing to locate along the boulevard. The boulevard will give the suburbs of Vathorst an inner spine with a true urban vibe.

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Masterplan The design is a composition of urban corridors; the utility line, the Westerpark nature gateway, and the new urban boulevard. The park is shaped by a number of trees placed in grid formation; forming elegant lanes, promenades, and canopies. The story of the Dutch landscape in all its linearity and openness has been used a thematic layer to help design the park. Long vista’s play an important role in the allocation of mass and space. Mills are placed on the four outer ends of the park; marking the entrances whilst reminding of the Dutch landscape that was once there.

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Breakdown A bicycle highway makes sure people can quickly travel through the park and into the landscape or vice versa. The new urban boulevard reaches into the current urban structure by collapsing into the main road; claiming the spotlight.

All four mills are located on the outer ends of the park; all have been given a name that resonates with its location and/ or function. Important to note is that a new main road will cross the park on the North side. Later, this road will join the boulevard and become a part of it.

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Sections These two sections show excerpts of the park left and right of the boulevard. The one on the left is located on the left side of the boulevard where the park is wider than on the right.

Important to note are the two lanes of trees under which the bicycle highway is located. This strip of trees in grid formation stretches all along the length of the park. In the section on the right the location of the utility corridor can be seen. As stated earlier this section is kept free; as a result, a small dike becomes visible.

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‘Het Veld‘ Boulevard The new urban boulevard is designed in such a way that is will be claiming the spotlight. In line with the theme of the Dutch landscape, a tulip pattern is used to decorate the surface. The tulips vary in size and color. Thus, creating a varied and interesting pattern. Considering the length of the boulevard (1.6km) and the pattern in which it will be covered it is named ‘Het Veld’ or ‘The Field’. A name that reminds us of the long linear fields covered with tulips in the West of the country.

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Sections; Het Veld Boulevard The three sections shown above depict the way the boulevard is set up from start to finish.

The section on the left depicts the location near the collapse with the main road; it is one of the main entry ways into the park highlighted by use of a new mil. Important to note is the widened section of trees in grid formation on either side; the boulevard is set up more spaciously at the start. The middle section depicts the boulevard when it is next to the mountain.

On the left the entry way up the mountain can be seen. The section on the right depicts the boulevard once the new main road has joined into the boulevard.

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DEFENSE LANDSCAPE PROJECT: Msc Studio Regional LOCATION: Veghel, The Netherlands DATE: April - May 2017

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02 Project description

The city of Veghel is located in the province of Brabant, right in between big cities like Eindhoven and Den Bosch. Veghel is known for its large industrial park De Dubbelen, located right next to the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal. As business is thriving, De Dubbelen has been expanding rapidly over the last 20 years. As a result, the landscape surrounding Veghel has slowly been eaten up as the De Dubbelen has grown.

Currently, the province of Brabant is working on the establishment of a new national park: Van Gogh National Park. The park is supposed to preserve the countryside landscape next to the cities of Eindhoven, Helmond, Tilburg, and Den Bosch. Taking this into consideration, the rapidly expanding industrial parks in the region pose a big threat.

The defence landscape design critically responds to both the dream of the establishment of a new national park and the expected need for space to grow the industrial park. The design consists of a new mixed-use urban zone around the edge of the industrial park De Dubbelen: offering new infrastructure to improve both business and everyday life, new clusters of housing to accommodate future population growth, and an attractive mediate landscape functioning as a gateway into the new national park.

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Analysis The city of Veghel is located in the province of Brabant, right in between big cities like Eindhoven and Den Bosch. Veghel is known for its large industrial park De Dubbelen.

As business is thriving, De Dubbelen has been expanding rapidly over the last 20 years. As a result, the landscape surrounding Veghel has slowly been eaten up as the De Dubbelen has grown.

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The province of Brabant is working on the establishment of a new national park: Van Gogh National Park.

The park is supposed to preserve the countryside landscape next to the cities of Eindhoven, Helmond, Tilburg, and Den Bosch. Taking this into consideration, the rapidly expanding industrial parks in the region pose a big threat.

The municipality and the province are planning on doing some major work on the infrastructural system: transforming the road along the Zuid-Willemsvaart into a highway to improve travelling. Thus a new ring road or bypass will be made.

Another important thing to mention is the already enormous size of De Dubbelen: the area itself is nearly as big as the city center of Eindhoven. buildings are super-sized: ranging up to 150*300m or 300*250m meters (larger than most buildings in the port of Rotterdam).

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Concept The design concept is based on the idea of restricting the growth of De Dubbelen, thus ensure the protection of the future Van Gogh National Park. In order to limit the growth a mixed use urban zone will be made; several new clusters of housing in addition to a recreation network will serve as a gateway into the new national park. This zone will make sure the industry can no longer expand in this direction.

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Masterplan The design is a composition of added volumes; big industrial buildings, a new ring road, new forest parcels, 40m wide lanes, new housing clusters, etc. In between some space is reserved for agricultural parcels. The structure has an internal dialogue: the big industry buildings facing the new clusters of housing. The new road functioning as an asset for business. The structure has an even more important external dialogue: the new clusters of housing with the new Van Gogh National Park; the connection of the landscape elements through a new bicycle highway, and the gateway function of the new mixed use urban zone.

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Breakdown The new mixed use urban zone consists of two important new infrastructural elements: the new ring road and the new bicycle highway. Both help improve daily life and business in the region. Important to note are the location of the new housing clusters; located on or along the bicycle highway like pearls on a necklace.

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High density housing clusters New clusters of housing are placed to ensure the establishment of the transitional zone; the expansion of De Dubbelen is forced back by creating a high quality living environment.

Considering the clusters of housing are the main elements that make up the ‘’defense landscape’’, their shape and style is based on traditional Dutch fortification towns. The buildings are situated on a gently sloped surface leading up to a height of 3m on the outside of the clusters. Each cluster can house a large number of people, has its own plaza or communal space, and is intersected or next to the new bicycle highway.

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Fort van Eerdsch Located on the west side of the design is the Fort van Eerdsch. The name comes the nearby forest of Eerdsche Bergen. This cluster is intersected by a new road connecting all three clusters. Furthermore, the bicycle highway runs right next to the cluster. The plaza in the north is a place where restaurants could be placed, considering it lays next to the bicycle highway it will be easy for people to find.

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Aan Het Biezen Located in the middle of the design is the cluster Aan Het Biezen. The cluster is intersected by the Biezen stream, hence the name. The cluster is on the bicycle highway and the new road as both intersect the cluster in the middle. The plaza in the south is lowered to the level of the Biezen stream; it is a place for people to enjoy and for kids to play. The plaza can be reached by walking along the stream of by going down the stairs from the platform.

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Fort Zijtaart A Attached to the existing village of Zijtaart is Fort Zijtaart. The new road and bicycle highway separate the cluster from the existing buildings. Considering the city center of Zijtaart is located in close proximity no plaza was added. The cluster is separated in the middle by the road going into the village of Zijtaart. This road is important because it is aligned with the church; granting those who drive a great view and sense of place.

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Fort Zijtaart B Fort Zijtaart B is similar to Fort Zijtaart A. Important to note is the small difference in building heights and density; the height and density of the buildings was lowered to better fit with the existing building on the other side of the road.

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Section Fort van Eerdsch This section was taken at the far west side of the design; from the new industrial area, all the way through the Fort van Eerdsch housing cluster. A small section of forest separates the two. Important to note is the difference in building density between the industrial area and the housing clusters: the industrial buildings are limited to a height of 12m and have to be set apart pretty wide. The buildings in the new cluster are up to 24m height and are much closer together.

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ROTTERDAM HARBOUR BATH PROJECT: BSc Thesis LOCATION: Rotterdam, The Netherlands DATE: May - July 2016

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03 Project description

Rotterdam is a city known for its riverside setting: located in the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt river delta, the city is home to Europe’s largest cargo port. With the relocation of the port to the Maasvlakte, an area outside of the city near the North Sea, many of the ports in the city are now un-used. The space offered by these empty ports could be redeveloped in exciting new ways.

The Rotterdam Harbour Bath project explores the design of a floating park in one of the currently unused ports in the city of Rotterdam. The current state of the urban river landscape of Rotterdam consists of steep quays, polluted water, and overall singular consideration of the river as economic asset. The scope of the design is a response to this. Additionally, the discontinuation of the highly liked Rotterdam Beach event is a major stimulus for the design concept; the annual event gave the people living in the city a change to enjoy the quays in a beach-like setting. The design intends to create a park that offers people of the city the ability to enjoy the river in the ultimate way: integrating aspects of a city park with the design of a public city pool. Furthermore, the design integrates ecological systems and dynamics translated into a blue spine to provide a natural treatment system to ensure the quality of the water.

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Analysis Rotterdam is home to a large number of swimming pools and a small number of swimming lakes/ponds.

However, none of these offer visitors a view on the river, nor do they connect with it in any way. Although cancelled, the Rotterdam Beach event located right next to the river is still something that has made a lasting impact on the people of Rotterdam.

The annual event that gave people a change to enjoy the quays in a beach-like setting is missed by many.

Thus, the design concept is based on the idea of mixing a city park with a public city pool.

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The Schiehaven is located just outside of the city center. The area surrounding the port has partly been redeveloped; a combination of old and new buildings accommodating both commercial and residential functions. The Schiehaven really stands apart from other ports as it is not in a perpendicular position towards to the river. Being located in an elongated position next to the river allows for a great view of not only the river but the industrial area in the background as well; a sky filled with tops of industrial cranes. A stunning view, iconic for the city of Rotterdam.

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Masterplan Aimed at the re-establishment of the recreational relationship between the River and the people of Rotterdam, the design integrates aspects of a city park with the design of a public city pool. The swimming area is the most striking element of the design: at 80m long and 15 to 50m wide, it redefines the view on the river. The use of topography ensures dramatic alternations between high and low; open and enclosed. The design is heavily influenced by some of Rotterdam’s most striking architecture: the smooth lines, sharps corners, and use of height and amplitude in those designs can all be seen in this design.

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Section The use of topography ensures dramatic alternations between high and low; open and enclosed. From left to right the design consist of the swimscape and the parkscape. Important elements are the the lookout plateau, the central square next to the main building, and of course the swimming pool.

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Water bodies

Elevation

Situated at the far left of the park are the two main water bodies: the swimming pool and the treatment wetlands. Both are located beneath the water level of the river; sunken into the port as if they are one and the same. Their position on the park island grants them a front seat view from the port onto the river.

In order to balance the weight of the two main waterbodies on the left, the right side of the island is loaded with mass and volume. The height difference is also used to separate the different elements of the park: the height is used as both a barrier and an asset, allowing for the creation of different ambiances with different functions and associated activities.

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Treatment

Park elements

Natural water treatment systems are integrated into the design to ensure the quality of the water and therefore the recreational benefits of the design. A collection of streams, waterfalls, and ponds transports the water from the tidal basin at the far right of the park to the swimming pool. As the water travels from A to B is will be cleansed.

The floating park is decorated with a number of park elements/ornaments: a super-size wooden deck next to the swimming pool, yellow seating object at the central square, a number of stairs used for seating, and finally an elevated lookout point that marks the transition from parkscape to swimscape. This location offers a spectacular view of the river and city.

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Stage I

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River water enters the system through the tidal basin. Tidal vegetation initiates the purification process as the first impurities are filtered out.

A small waterfall carries the water from the small rivers to the first wetland basin. The water is aerated to ensure the oxygen needs of necessary water organisms are met.

The first wetland basin holds the water for a longer period of time. Allowing for the wetland to truly absorb and clean impurities.

Stage II The water is transported through small rivers. The water slowly levels down; each level containing water purifying plants used for natural filtration and biological uptake.

Water system The “Blue spine� is an important element of the design as it ensures clean water needed for the recreational elements implemented in the design. Additionally, the cleansing treatment structures provide a beautiful and dynamic setting.

The water purifying process is based on the use of a surface flow constructed wetlands system, integrated into several water bodies. The result is a large structure divided into different water purification stages.

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Another small waterfall carries the water from the first wetland basin to the next. The second wetland basin shares the same body of water as the swimming area. Again, the cleansing process removes impurities.

As water keeps entering the system, the maximum water capacity will be reached; excessive water is discharged back into the port. The discharge will consist of clean water. That way, the system has come full circle: moving from a closed internal system to a exposed integral system.

Stage VI The water is horizontally transported from the second wetland basin to the swimming area. By that time the water will meet the necessary water conditions

Considering the fact the entire park structure might be developed in different phases, it will be necessary to make sure the swimming area can be cleaned on its own, without stages I to V. Therefore a third system, similar to the small rivers, has been integrated into the blue spine.

Phase VIII instead of getting rid of excessive water, it will be pumped back into the second wetland basin through a water body situated just a little higher. The water enters the second wetland basin through another small waterfall; again making sure the water is aerated.

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Central square Located in the center of the park, next to the entrance building, is the central square with the yellow seating elements. The seating elements are gently sloped, allowing for people to climb on top of them and lay on them comfortably. They are large enough for groups of people to take seat on one pentagonal shape, therefore families and friends can sit together as they eat their lunch or simply lounge. The square opens up to the waterside on the left side: the elevated meadows gently slope their way down, allowing for visitors to view the boulevard along waterfront.

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Lookout plateau From the lookout plateau one will be able to enter the large meadow to lay out in the sun and/or walk down the stairs to enter the pool.

Located on the left side of the lookout plateau is the boulevard which stretches all around the outer corners of the park. Located on the right side of the lookout plateau is the valley: the location where the treatment river sections the large meadow and the lookout plateau.

When seen from the pathway facing the lookout plateau, the valley offers visitors a tempting first glimpse of the pool and wetlands as the space cleared by the river provides a small linear area free of obstacles blocking the view.

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Wageningen / 2017