Strootman Landscape Architects Contemporary survey 02
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Maghtab National Park Athenian Osmosis Zendersche Esch New country estate Steenbergen Goeree-Overflakkee Dorst Keldonk public lighting Sibeliuspark Oss New village green for Ugchelen New Town Dantumadeel St. Antoniusplein Eerde Cultural Square Hoofddorp Bekkerslocatie Amsterdam Tolhuis Garden
Strootman Landscape Architects Strootman Landscape Architects is a design office set up in 2002. The office is a mix of landscape architects & urbanists working on projects on the outer edges of the discipline. We explore crossover zones where landscape architecture meets urbanism, cultural history, ecology, art and architecture. This exploration takes us from regional plans to garden design, from rural areas to the city, and from research to realisation. We regularly collaborate with other disciplines such as ecology, architecture, transport planning, hydrology, & sociology. In our office we work on a mix of projects of divergent scales, both in rural and urban areas. We make plans for whole regions but also for parks, country estates, housing areas and squares.
Research & design
The Sublime
Spatial Heritage
Landscape Urbanism
Our work is characterized by a mix of analytical depth and
Increasing the drama of a landscape and intensifying the
The Dutch landscape has been formed by a long process
Cities around the world are expanding, the boundary with
visionary perspective. We work rationally and academically
emotions of the user is a central aspect in our work. In
of human intervention. Landscape Architecture in the
landscape is blurring and the difference between urban
in analysis and concept stages, then artistically and playfully
that sense we are romantics. Romance in our work is not
Netherlands is a part of this process, which means that
and rural environments has all but disappeared. Landscape
in the development of it. Our work is conceptual but always
a formal question, but has more to do with an intensity
we work on additions and adjustments to the landscape
is able to comprehend and order this new condition
with a view to being constructed; at the end of the day all
of life, related to the sublime. As landscape architects, we
and rarely in a ‘greenfield’ situation; every action in the
because the two have begun to resemble each other: the
that counts is what is to be built. We combine thought with
disagree with philosophers such as Kant and Burke, who
landscape is thus a transformative action.
city now changes, transforms and evolves as a landscape.
material craftsmanship; we strive for certain earthy quality,
claim that man-made landscapes cannot evoke the feeling
We approach design contextually, both in space and in
In integrated area developments we use landscape to order
warmth and playfulness.
of the sublime. Increasing the drama of a landscape, and
time. We set up a ‘dialogue’ between our proposals and the
and give form to various programmes and to play the role
We love people. Children form a continuing source of
arousing sublime experiences, can be achieved be creating
surroundings, to harmonize, or in some cases to contrast
of ‘integrator’ between other disciplines. These strategies
inspiration for us.
spatial contrasts such as in our design for the Drentsche Aa,
with it, but never ignore it. We position spatial heritage
have been used in the design of the Wieringerrandmeer, the
where we combine small and large-scale spaces. In addition,
within a future perspective because design is by definition
proposal for Bloemendalerpolder, and the urban plan for
it can be achieved by the overwhelming effect of planting
always a forward-looking activity.
the SaksenWeimar barracks.
masses, such as in Japanese garden design. We like to give the everday an extra dimension by stimulating the fantasy of the user. Our designs are therefore not minimalist or abstract geometries or high-tech, but are earthy, sensual and monolithic.
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Maghtab National Park Competition Entry
Magħtab is Malta’s newest landscape; an imposing landform
Establishing woodland on Magħtab will be carried out
The pattern’s open structure has been developed to facilitate
Client: Minister for Rural Affairs and the Environment,
in a sensitive coastal setting visible from strategic points
using a spectacular lace-like patterning which will be visible
minimal coverage of the landform to achieve maximum
Malta
around Malta. The splendid isolation of the former landfill
from the sea, from landmarks across Malta and from the
effect. The patterning also provides for a simple technical
Team: Strootman Landschapsarchitecten
forms the ideal condition for the development of a new
air. This expression draws on the rich traditions of arts and
solution for establishing plants on a slope. With local
In association with Hans Geuzebroek (Grontmij) & Fer-
natural area. In keeping with the artificiality of the site, the
crafts on the islands. The patterning is a synthesis of both
available materials a new soil will be constructed using a
nando Derks
design expresses the positivism of human intervention in
ancient and modern Maltese culture; shapes and forms
mix of crushed demolition waste, composted green waste,
Status: Competition entry, thrid prize
the transformation of an industrial landscape. The design
with universal meaning expressed in a particular Maltese
(clean) sewage sludge and local stones.
plays with notions of nature and culture, expressive and
way. The most famous of these are the tree-of-life frescos
reticent form.
from the Neolithic tombs and the twirls and crosses of 19th
In the first stage only maquis will be placed on the landfill.
century Maltese bobbin lace.
The maquis will be placed in a 5 metre wide honeycomb
The Magħtab landform is to be ringed by a wide, raised
pattern on the hill. In the second stage trees will be planted
walk edged in stone and planted with almond trees. The
The Magħtab landform will be established with habitats
in overlying fresco pattern. The bags with soil for the trees
‘walk’ marks the threshold between the Magħtab landform
of maquis interspersed with extensive areas of Aleppo
are larger than those for the maquis. Once the landfill gas
and the outside. From a distance the stone wall frames the
pine and Holm oak woodland. This woodland revives
production is reduced the roots of these trees will enter
landform like the ramparts of a walled city. The wall-walk
the qualities of the ancient landscapes of Malta; climax
the waste layer in their search for nutrients, water and
follows the contours of the landform at heights between
vegetation of sclerophyll forest which once covered
additional anchorage.
2 and 10 metres above the surrounding landscape. The
the islands. Within a few decades Malta will have re-
walk connects all areas of the future park: the landforms
established one of the largest continuous sclerophyllous
of Magħtab, Ta’Zwerja and Għallis, the entrances, the
woodland areas in the region.
recreation areas and the paths and landscapes around the park. It has the scale of a boulevard and the character of a country lane but it is limited to non-motorized traffic. Here one can walk and cycle, sit in the shade or picnic.
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Situation
The Maghtab at present
Concept: Mythical landscape figure
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1 composting facility and waste service 2 indigenous plant nursery 3 greenhouse 4 administration and educational building 5 solar panels 6 snack-bar Connections 7 raised almond walk 8 wall path 9 summit walk 10 summit board walk 11 the grove 12 main entrance 13 coast road entrance 14 parking 15 panoramic viewpoint Ecology 16 maqui 17 aleppo pine woodland 18 holm oak woodland 19 coastal garrigue 20 Euphorbia garrigue 21 Rosmarinus garrigue 22 Erica garrigue 23 Thymus garrigue Water 24 rainwater infiltration fields 25 retention run-off pond 26 underground rain
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Proposed schedule
Landscape production strategy
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Coastal road with raised almond promenade
Maghtab Forest
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Ghallis garrigue
Promenade
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Athenian Osmosis Competition entry
Concept
Athenian Osmosis
Greece has no tradition of really large parks. Existing
Team: Strootman Landschapsarchitecten
The plan begins with a definition of the park edge. The
The original premise is to transfer blocks of Athens to
parks in Athens such as Pedion or Areos and the National
Architectenbureau K2,
peripheral development of the former airport is not suitable
the former airport site. Athens is highly condensed, as
Gardens are merely tens of hectares. Above all, Athens
Mathieu Derckx uban planning & landscape
to function as a park boarder. A new boarder is needed
is any vital city. But with very little open public space, it
growth was so quick and unplanned that there are also
Terra Firma
in order to create a representative face for the park. This
lacks breathing room. This transposition will carve out
very few of these smaller parks. Athens is therefore behind,
new development will serve as a catalyst in the further
much-needed parks and plazas within the fabric of Athens
but the transformation of the old airport offers an unique
development beyond the site. As opposed to a fence, the
city center. Overgrown or difficult to reach programs, for
opportunity to catch up.
frame is the connection between city, park and sea.
example government services could be moved to the former
The area west facing the coast is not part of the site. An
airport site where they would be given their own place and
Fundamental to the plan is the introduction of a
extension of the park west of the proposed tunnel is
identity. These more mature functions would provide a
natural landscape into the city. This takes the form of a
fundamental as well logical. Likewise the connection of the
solid base for the other urban developments in the area and
Mediterranean forest. The distinctly Greek park combines
park to the marina links the park to the sea.
provide a link to the more established Athens. In this way
the beauty of an untamed expanse of local flora and fauna
the city center gets something “new” and the periphery gets
with oasis of cultivated green. In this way, the design
something “old/established” to the mutual benefit of both.
achieves both a natural setting and a socially loaded urban
Within the boundaries, the major portion of the park will be given over to a “natural” setting with groves of trees
park. The most important step in furnishing the park is the
and plantings of local shrubs and grasses: a Mediterranean
Ecological Osmosis
forest. While carefully planned, the area will maintain
Like Barcelona, Nice and Naples, Athens is set between the
an informal air, which will invite rambling and solitude.
sea and the mountains. However, in Athens the scarcity of
Cultural Osmosis
Maintenance is low.
land and rapid development have excluded the significant
The airport was an international cultural entity, regardless
presence of this nature within the city. Whereas other
of its residual negative impacts. In order to maintain the site
The former runways will be preserved as a boulevard,
Mediterranean cities have made the climate their calling
as a place of culture, program must be introduced which
providing a major visual axis through the park. Here
card, Athens suffers from it.
relates to a broad context. The runways are preserved as
re-naturalization process.
the park opens to an expansive view, while enclosing a
a platform for the cultivated core of the park. The ready
botanical oasis. This is the cultivated portion of the park,
accessibility of the site is maintained, with the runway area
both in terms of green and program. Maintenance is
functioning in effect as a terminal or “cultural destination.
intensive.
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breathing Athens concept
congested city
programmatic transposition
site
frame definition
embedding coastal forest
airport
frame and parkways
frame and parkways
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concept
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frame sea side library 3 floors 15.000 m2
venue building 3 floors 15.000 m2
mixed programme A residential 50% offices 30% retail 15% cultural 5% 5 floors
frame city side
Urban Grid
mixed programme B residential 50% offices 30% retail 15% cultural 5% hospital 5 floors 3 floors 15.000 m2
The urban renewal begins with an extension of the existing grid system, with a consideration to preserve the views of the sea. On the east side, the aim of new urban pavilion
residential 5 floors 175.000 m2
gouvernment offices 10 floors 100.000 m2
restaurant 3 floors 800 m2
landmark
via the proposed metro line, this area will be mixed use
residential 4 floors 50.000 m2
conference centre 1- 6 floors 4.000 m2
and urban in its density and diversity in a varying block system 4-8 stories high. On the northern edge of this area, a wedge of government buildings is placed along the park.
health care hotel 6 floors 6600 m2 research & education 6 floors 60.000 m2 TOTALS: special program residential gov. offices mixed programme A conference centre mixed programme B residential mixed programme C research & edu residential 70% mixed programme C offices 30% 5 floors 45.000 m2
total
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development is to generate a new heart. Easily accessible
The Saarinen terminal building will be the center of a hotel, conference and business center. The northern boarder of the park has a more open, organic
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structure, in keeping with the surroundings. Here, a scattering of buildings make full use of their adjacency to the park. The program is mostly residential.
940.000 m2
Along the western perimeter, university and nautical and ecological research buildings line the park. The south
urban grid programming
part between the park and the golf course contains upper income housing and a hospital. section frame sea side
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Mediterranean forest
parkway
Mediterranean Forest
Parkways
Forest development is a combination of natural processes
A parkway along the former runways defines the cultivated
and human intervention. The aim is to achieve a natural
part of the site. It is artificial park in a natural environment.
Mediterranean forest as quickly as possible by participating
Each parkway is composed of a road with a parking
in ecological processes and at the same time stimulating
strip, a programmatic zone and a boulevard. Between the
them. The process from wasteland into forest is designed as
boulevards lies a strip of botanical forest. This zone is highly
an ongoing event with low maintenance.
cultivated with facilities, lighting, irrigation and artistic input. Each parkway is accessible from either of the main roads, but does not create a throughway. It is also connected to the tram and metro system.
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Zendersche Esch Landscape park
Introduction
Infrastructure:
Park
developments such as urban expansions, and it’s given a
The Zendersche Esch lies between Borne and Almelo. It
A new ring road has been planned along the periphery
The design for the Zendersche Esch landscape park
greater recreative meaning for residents from the towns and
is the last adjoining piece of rural area which links the
of the current business park of Borne. It provides an
implements a network of public spaces in the area, whereby
cities in the vicinity. We have developed a concept in which
natural and ecologically valuable areas to the northeast
opportunity to finish off the periphery of Borne in a
visitors can stroll, cycle and stay in the area, while the
space is created for the landscape park and the existing
and southwest of the Network city Twente with each other.
beautiful manner. The new road will be given a profile of
farmers can carry on with their farming. The position of
functions. We achieve a maximum effect with minimum
Borne and Hengelo have grown together and this is also
spacious verges, a bicycle path and footpath parallel to the
this network of public spaces is imbued on soil differences
means by ‘spanning’ the landscape park across the entire
happening with Hengelo and Enschede. The Municipality of
roadway, and a lot of trees. The illustration is an impression
and cultural history: The old arable land in the form of
area (see illustration). Instead of developing 100% of a
Borne therefore wants to develop the Zendersche Esch into
of the layout of the periphery of the village of Borne,
large open fields, will continue to be the most important
relatively small area, the choice was made to span a network
a landscape park. The landscape park Zendersche Esch has
which will be possible when the new ring road has been
open space in the landscape park. Along the periphery of
of plants, public spaces and paths across the entire area.
been given a figurehead project status, which means that the
constructed along Borne’s business park.
the old arable land, new trees and shrubs will accentuate
Hence a maximum effect is achieved with as few means as
the arable fringes. The new structure of plants will ensure
possible.
cities which form part of the Network city Twente (Almelo, Borne, Hengelo, Enschede, Oldenzaal), want to jointly
Art
that rather closed spaces will come about along the stream
support this and want to present themselves as such to the
Every year a sculpture exhibition is organized in the
valleys and that in the central part of the area, larger open
Garden
outside world. This status is based on the conviction that
centre of Borne. In future this exhibition can be extended
spaces will come about. Along footpaths there will be
Along the wreath the construction of a series of publicly
the quality of the Network city Twente is determined by its
to the landscape park. Preferably linked to Kransweg,
hedges, which will guide the paths spatially and enhance the
accessible gardens is stimulated, which forms an attraction
close proximity to the attractive landscape of Twente.
the sculptures could be placed in the publicly accessible
green atmosphere. The network of public space comprises
in itself and also accommodates a number of amenities.
gardens near the farms and/or at the galleries, which will be
broadened verges or small fields for extensive use. A
The gardens are always situated along Kransweg, and not
established in the landscape park by that time.
considerable number of footpaths will be constructed in
along the old arable land or in the stream valley, and is
Cultural history The planning area for the Zendersche Esch landscape park
the area, whereby an extensive network of paths comes
therefore in the ‘public space’; for the rest, the location
has a rich culture-historical past, which was the source of
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about. On the plots of the farms which form part of the
has not been determined. These are pointed out on the
inspiration for the design of the park structure. The public
The stream valleys also define the periphery of the
original wreath of the garland-village, recreative initiatives
zoning map. Here it involves approximately seven small
spaces of the landscape park (marked in yellow on the
Zendersche Esch landscape park. There will be extra plants
can be developed and a series of public gardens can be
gardens (each measuring 1,000-2,000 m2) which have a
illustration) are situated along the old arable land which
along the periphery which marks the valley; the stream
constructed. The landscape park will be bordered with a
special atmosphere. They are enclosed by a high hedge or
is mainly linked by Postweg or Kransweg, positioned
valley itself will remain open. Locally a crescent of alders
skeeler rink which roughly marks the boundaries of the
decorative fencing and can be closed off. On the inside of
between historical farms along the old arable land
will be planted at right angles to the valley, to spatially
park and simultaneously offers a varied skeeler route which
the fencing there are various types of flowers, nice trees
complex. Kransweg will become the park road with semi-
provide the valley with more variation. The water system
measures about 12 kilometres in length.
and trimmed hedges. The intimate gardens are a contrast
public functions. The wreath-farms which will lose their
will be made natural and resilient by providing space
agricultural function in the long term, provide space for
for natural processes such as meandering and erosion/
Regional design
their sophisticated layout and management. As opposed to
new recreative and touristic initiatives. In this way, amongst
sedimentation, by reconstructing the brooks in their
The purpose of the implementation plan is the guaranteeing
the public spaces in the park, every time there is a specific
other things, public gardens will be realised on Kransweg,
original stream valley again and by means of a natural
of a qualitatively high-grade and sustainable layout of the
schedule corresponding to the garden: like a teahouse; a
on the plots of the former farms.
embankment growth with corresponding management and
entire area around the Zendersche Esch, in which especially
playground; an extensive information board; a sculpture
maintenance.
the functions of agriculture, recreation & tourism, ecology
garden; a place which can be rented for festive occasions; or
and cultural history play a central role, whereby the area
a meditation spot.
to the surrounding, more rugged landscape because of
becomes more resistant against undesirable spatial
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To clearly portray the outline of the plan it has been arranged in three layers. Functional: the public space and the scheduled wreath - the networks (black is the pedestrian path, red is the bicycle path) - attractions in the wreath (pink) - public spaces around the old arable land (yellow) - skeeler rink (purple) - bridges (red)
Spatial: the plants and shrubs Wooded banks, crescents, copses of trees, avenues, plants and shrubs, hedges and woods
Subgrade The abiotic and historical units of stream vallies, old arable land and fields.
The basis for the plan is the present situation which is reflected in an aerial photograph.
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Proposed public space
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Proposed public space
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Plants and shrubs
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Built-up area
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Plants and shrubs
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New or existing attraction
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Avenue
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New or existing attraction
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Public garden
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Public garden
Existing bridge
Paved path or roadway
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Unpaved path or roadway
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New country estate Steenbergen Introduction
Forest design
Country estate
Park
In the vast clay polders of West Brabant a new country
To the outer world the new country estate manifests itself as
Despite the fact that there will be five owners, the design
Within the borders of the new country estate a new park
estate containing five country houses is being constructed.
a woodland mass, that seeks out the scale of the polder. In
manifests itself as a single recognisable element. On the
landscape will be constructed, in which we seek out the
To be able to cope with the enormity of the emptiness of the
the woodland border recessed windows allow people on the
western side there are two large country estate plots where
tension between culture and nature, so characteristic for
landscape around it, the new country estate presents itself
outside to catch a glimpse of the special inner world, and
the country houses are situated at the top end of a window.
country estates. Indigenous types of woods contrast with
outwardly as large and as strong as possible, to thus create
for people on the inside occasionally to provide a view of
The residences are partly standing in the water, like a staple
exotic species, and natural lines contrast with a staged stroll
an inner world of intimacy and security. Between the outer
the grand landscape of the environment.
between land and water. On the north-eastern side three
across the small new dyke and the alienating islands. Just
world and the inner world windows will be created.
The inner world consists of farmlands containing two raised
smaller plots are linked to a single window and a water
at the right moment windows provide a surprising glimpse
islands, one planted with Cedar trees, the other with red
feature. They have a joint access road.
from the inside or the outside.
pathway. The islands are visible from the surroundings
Nature
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through the windows. The inner area is bordered by a small
Shelter is provided in the bare polder through the planting
Right around the small new dyke a new watercourse will be
dyke where Walnut trees will be planted. The windows vary
a forest which consists of indigenous types of woods. New
made. With the soil that becomes available, the small dyke
in breadth and in length, and comprise water features and
water features with gentle embankments will be constructed
will be created. The new circular watercourse connects all
flowery, wet grasslands.
in the windows, and flowery grasslands will be developed.
the water features in the windows, and takes care of a good
Beech trees. They are accessible from the sides via a small
through-flow.
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Goeree-Overflakkee Vision for Port Canals
Intro
Village
Water
Port canals are unique elements in the landscape of Goeree-
Goeree Overflakkee has important villages almost all
The economy of the island revolved around the port canals,
Overflakkee. For centuries they have been the lifelines of
based on the same basis typology: church ring - high street
both agriculture and the fishery depended on these ‘blue
the island; the highways of the past. They are components
- harbour - sluice pool - port canal - open water. In these
arteries’. The water and the quays were a hive of activity;
of an unique ensemble in each village: a church crescent,
villages the port canal is crucial: they connect the centre
transhipment, ferry services, shipyards, cool stores, sorting
high street, harbour, sluice pool and of course the canal
of the village to open water. Reconstruction of one of the
sheds, cargo liners, fisherman ships etc. That activity has
itself. This composition forms both the framework and the
components has effect on the whole composition. An
been either replaced by recreation vessels or the croaking of
identity of the village centres. Nowadays they are somewhat
optimal functioning port canal is very important for the
frogs; some canals are no longer navigable. For the canals to
neglected; some of the canals have been cut off from open
future of a village.
function properly navigability is a must.
Cultural history
Estates
Here the well-known Belvedere motto: conservation
Each port canal is part of a family of the remaining canals;
Commissioned by the ISGO
through development fits like a glove. In the plan we
some canals have gained their character from heavy use or
In association with NOVIO consult van Spaendonck
propose that the port canals have always been dynamic
by their location. The port canal of Dirksland is the longest
elements. They are ingenious water machines which
canal (5.2 kilometre) and lies in the middle or nowhere.
are constantly on the move fighting nature (silting) and
Here it is both necessary and possible to establish some
neighbouring villages (shipping rights). We state that a port
country estates. The estates can provide much needed
canal can change again as long as it conforms to a number
identity and amenity for the area.
water, others have only a recreational function. We have developed a plan to revitalize the port canals.
of conditions such as the conservation of the robust port character. In addition new port canals must be considered during the design of large-scale expansions.
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Section port canels Dirksland
Situation of the four port canels
Section port canels Middelharnis
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Open and roughened landscape within the dykes
Mooring dock for the `silent boat` and a reconditioning of the habour and square
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Middelharnis
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Nieuw plein bij de Wilhelminabrug/Spuikwartier
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The desired lively quayside
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Dorst Forest design
Intro
Park
Forest design
Client:
The Dorst forest lies between Breda, Oosterhout, Rijen and
One of the proposals for the forest is an elongated open
The centre of the forest will become quieter, more natural
National Forestry Commission
Dorst and covers almost 1000 hectares. In anticipation of
space which links two parts of the forest with each other.
and more inaccessible. By closing roads and letting paths
Team:
encroaching the urban sprawl, the forestry commission
A low wide mound in the void is planted with wild bulbs
grow over, a large continuous forest will evolve, where
Strootman Landschapsarchitecten
wants to use the coming decade to improve the experiential
and herbs. The mound becomes a flowering catwalk, which
people can deviate from the paths and move around freely.
Folly Design:
quality of the amenity. This will include a number of special
can be used for all kinds of activities: fashion shows, theatre
All existing fences are to be removed from the forest and
Robbrecht & Daem, Pjotr M端ller en Jeroen Doorenweerd.
interventions in the forest, more consistency between
events, tent displays etc.
replaced by one new fence, which forms the perimeter of
existing recreational amenities and proposals for new
the informal forest area and at the same time will contain
recreational amenities.
the large grazers. In contrast, the edge of this central area
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infrastructure
A number of special spots are planned for the wetter parts
The areas which make up this zone will be given stronger,
Traffic in the central part of the forest will be limited by
of the forest. One is the hanging field, a spot are where
more pronounced identities: an arboretum for the 21st
reducing speed limits, naturalizing the road verges and
former criminals were hung. This spot is isolated by a canal
century, a large dune area, a small-scale landscape, a swamp
extending the zones of grazing herds. In future cattle are
and planted with dark and light flowering plants. A steel
forest and a forest park.
free to walk across the roads. Grids mark the entrance to
column with a rope painted on it is proposed.
these zones for the motorist. Visitors arrive at the edges of the forest, where entries are made. A new parking layout will contribute to a more informal forest feel. Paths for cyclists and pedestrians are concentrated on the edges of the forest. Visitors to the new forest are free to make their own paths.
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Impression of the ‘catwalk’
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Dovecote folly (Robbrecht & Daem)
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Sibeliuspark Oss
In the Municipality of Oss, a short distance from the city
Park
Residential areas
Infrastructure
centre, there is a park which is not used very well and is
A stretched-out green parking strip, linking up with
A new building strip will front the park. Similar to the
Oss has the character of a tree-lined park: a system of broad
threatened by new developments from every angle. This
neighbouring facilities, will ensure that there are better
traditional examples in the Vondel park, the buildings will
avenues that gives the city structure. Sibelius Park is located
rather characterless park needs a facelift. The challenge is to
conditions in the park. The park is considerably improved
co-finance the new park. All kinds of routes and green
along one of these avenues and is prominent when the city
liven it up in a city which has an abundance of green space.
because of the optimization of neighbouring facilities and a
connections ensure that the district and the park are
is approached from the south. The avenue-crescent of Saal
It has the potential of becoming the central park of Oss.
better routing. Bold gestures create consistency: plants and
optimally linked.
van Zwanenbergsingel is a framework for the future park.
Commissioned by the Municipality of Oss
shrubs ensure that the park is visually attractive in every
In future, motorists will drive through the park and not
season. Masses of single species create spectacular effects.
alongside it which is currently the case.
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New edge of built-up area as an urban design frame
A park within the park
Large, structuring elements
Vehicle accessibility new buildings
Plants: special accentuations
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New village green for Ugchelen Design Proposal
Ten large blocks with well-designed houses are positioned
Park
Residential landscape
Village
around a rectangular field. A block of Japanese cherry
Just as the houses in the Vondelpark in Amsterdam are
Ten large blocks (approx. 1.000m2) have been added to the
Restraint is the motive for materiality of the entrance of
trees is planted around the edge of the field. This aloof but
inextricably linked to the park, so are the houses at the
forest edge at the entry of Ugchelen. Detached dwellings
Ugchelen: dark brickwork, dark (not shiny) tiles, simple
attractive enclave is to be the new entrance to Ugchelen a
entry of Ugchelen composed around the field. In the sketch
built on these blocks must satisfy a number of strict urban
gardens, ample grass, and hedges as boundaries. The blocks
village on the outskirts of Apeldoorn, and is appropriate to
design the west side of the rectangular space is planted
development guidelines for planting, construction volume,
are accessed via a gravel drive, which is appropriate in
the leafy ambience of the village. The entry is a celebration
with new forest to reinforce the spatial form. Sheep or cows
materials, colour, proportions, roof slope, cam altitude etc.
this rural setting. Occupants park on site. The totality of
for two weeks per year while the cherry trees flower.
graze the field. The cherry trees around the pasture ensure
A hedge defines the blocks. The occupants are obliged to
elements produces an appropriate entrance to Ugchelen.
that the triangles on the sides of the Ugchelsegrensweg are
plant one large tree in the front yard in order to accentuate
linked with each other to form a rectangular space.
the forest edge condition. Occupants must also plant some
Commissioned by the city of Apeldoorn.
large trees in the backyard, which form a backdrop to the houses, as seen from the entrance road.
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New Town Dantumadeel Design proposal
A yacht-basin, a large building volume, 200 waterfront lots,
Housing landscape
Water
long avenues and a golf course are the ingredients for a new
The existing landscape forms the basis for the design of
Lakes and ponds are to be dug in and around the centre
town in a polder in Friesland. The openness of the polder
the new town. This landscape will be reinvigorated by the
of the new town. Every water body will have an island on
and the marginally present alder hedges form the basis for
planting of a new network of alder hedges combined with
which a villa is to be built. Some water bodies are only
the structure of the town. The idea to build a new town
new cycle - and footpaths. Avenues and hedges ensure
reachable by boat; others to be filled with waterlilies. The
here is not an isolated initiative but is linked to a number of
that the original view lines remain. Wide (water) blocks
surroundings of the new village will play a major role in
other problems in the area, which need to be solved.
guarantee relaxed living areas.
regional water conservation.
Commissioned by the Innovation network Green Space,
Town
Regional design
Agro-cluster and the municipality of Dantumadeel.
In the centre of the new town approximately 100
The new town is justification for a reconstruction of the
In cooperation with Laagland Advies.
apartments are to be built around a new yacht-basin. In the
landscape. Kilometres of new alder hedges are to be planted,
neighbouring area approximately 200 lots between 2000
combined with paths for walkers and cyclists. The new
and 5000 m2 (sometimes even larger) are to be released.
landscape will mark the transition from the Friesian forests
Significantly, the villas will be a supplement to the present
to the open meadowlands.
housing stock in the area. They will facilitate housing careers and the release of cheaper houses back on to the
Infrastructure
market. The new inhabitants will increase the population
A bridge in a town looks different to a bridge in the
basis for services and education in the region.
countryside. This means that the bridge across ‘De Zwemmer’ needs to be adapted to the context of the new town. To do this we have designed a new bridge, which replaces the existing bridge. The surroundings of the bridge have also been redesigned to improve the look of the entry to the village.
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Present situation
Future situation
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Present situation
Future situation
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Trees and shrubs
Trees and shrubs
Present situation
Future situation
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Present situation
Future situation
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Artist’s impression: same watercourse with path and avenue
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Future situation
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Artist’s impression: new north-south road (Dammelaan)
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Future situation
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St. Antoniusplein Eerde Pavement Design
Eerde centre is being refurbished. The St. Antoniusplein
Village
Street & Square
Infrastructure
has been redesigned to accommodate parking and activities
A village is not a suburb. We use simple, durable materials
Both church tower and fields can be seen from the square.
In contrast to popular methods of traffic separation in
such as sideshows and demonstrations. The space has been
and modest detailing to reinforce the rural character of the
The edges are fragmented by buildings of disparate age
new developments, all traffic in the centre of Eerde will be
unified by a wreath of trees on the edge of the square. Both
village. Traditional sand verges and oak tree avenues will
and irregular alignment. A wreath of plane trees along the
merged. Both prams and buses share the same pavement.
the square and the high street have been refurbished with
be reinstated along the main streets. Cars park in the sand
edges of the square unifies the space. The square is paved
This is the true village – all traffic types are equal, take care
quality materials and careful details.
verges.
in the same clay pavers as the streets and is framed with a
with each other and thus engender social cohesion.
decorative strip of material. A long seat of robust material Commissioned by Municipality Veghel.
finishes the simple composition.
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Impressions of the frame and parking area
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Cultural Square Hoofddorp Sketch Design
Intro
Street and square
The culture square is set to become a enclosed square, by
The square and the neighbouring public spaces are designed
Invited competition of the municipality of Hoofdorp,
comparison: it is half the size as the dam in Amsterdam and
for pedestrians; cars are guests in the space. The floor of the
in association with the Architekten Cie (Frits van Dongen).
slightly larger than the beestenmarkt in Delft. The lively and
square is a stone patchwork that passes in under the wide
varied frontages on the space are central to the proposal.
arcades which surround the square. The design language
The square itself has a simple and elegant form, with a
of the square links all the buildings together. The square is
ground plane of natural stone which gives the square the
kept as empty as possible so that it can be used for a many
allure it deserves.
different activities. The skate-pipe is sunk into the square. Design elements on the square are kept to a minimum:
Cultural history
seating, light poles and a row of plane trees.
Reference to the cultural history in a young city such as Hoofddorp can seem overdone. The design for the square
Infrastructure
references in a subtle manner the history of the city
To exploit the spatial impact of the open square to the max,
structure: the layout of the Haarlemmermeer polder. The
the skate-pipe has been sunk into the square. The Half-pipe
square is built up of planes which match the proportion
sits down in the first level of the underground car park.
(2:3) and orientation of the original field patterns of the
Skaters and drivers can look each other in the eye. The entry
polder. Each plane is distinguished by small colour nuances.
of the half-pipe is combined with the entry of the car park. In this way several relationships are created between above - and below. the stone pavers are sawn and flamed for skate surfaces; non skate areas are made up of hewn stone.
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Bekkerslocatie Amsterdam Kop hoofdstuk sub
Intro
Neighbourhood
Existing buildings in the Bekkerslocatie in Amsterdam-
Hedges, lawn, trees and buildings define the scene.
Commissioned by Stadsdeel Amsterdam-Noord, Housing as-
Noord are to be replaced by two hundred new houses and a
Housing blocks are surrounded by collective and private
sociation Het Oosten en Rochdale.
school. The new buildings will be incorporated in a car-free
gardens which in turned are enclosed by hedges. Inside
In collaboration with ANA Architecten.
park with spacious collective gardens. All houses share the
the hedges the ground is higher and convex in form. The
same footprint, but differ in height, materiality and floor
houses have the same ideal orientation as in the rest of
plan. The buildings have been strategically placed to create
the area. All houses share the same footprint, but differ in
interesting voids and sightlines to the surroundings. The
height, materiality and floor plan.
public and collective spaces will have a park-like feel with simple materials such as lawn, hedges, trees and gravel.
Street & Square Park
The school and the housing sit in the car-free park. Parking
The site has been designed as a car-free park with collective
is possible around the edges of the park but vehicles
gardens in which the buildings stand. The basic ingredients
can access the park in emergency situations. The school
of the plan are lawns, trees and pearl gravel. The site has
playground is an integral component of the public spaces.
surprisingly beautiful trees, which are incorporated in
Paths and small squares merge with each other. Unifying
the new plan. Surfaces change gradually in width from
materials ensure regularity and visual calm.
paths to small squares. Long sinuous hedges define large playgrounds and collective gardens around the new buildings. Inside the hedges the ground is higher and convex in form.
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Tolhuis garden Amsterdam The Tolhuis garden is a temporary garden project for the
The Tolhuis garden has its own spatial and organizational
A new multi-purpose palisade around the garden will
Client: City of Amsterdam
city of Amsterdam. It is situated on the north banks of the IJ
structure. Within the existing structure new spaces are
ensure intimacy in the garden and can be used for other
Team: Strootman Landschapsarchitecten
lake and is planned as a revitalization of an existing garden
created where new activities can develop. To do this the
purposes. It is made up of scaffolding and textile, and is
In association with Transevents & Remake Architects
area which is now inaccessible and run-down.
garden is to be transformed into ‘ islands ‘ of planting, grass
designed to be modular and flexible. The construction
Status: Competition entry
and paving. Each island has its own specific design and use:
varies in height so that from different positions it is possible
Our concept for the Tolhuis garden is for a garden within
terrace and bathing Islands are situated beside the main
to see in and out of the garden. The construction gives
a park. The garden will be accessible via buildings around
pavilion, in the middle of the garden there are islands of
boundary and form to the garden, and is a good basis for
the garden. This strategy amplifies the hidden qualities of
planting and lawn for informal use, and next to the villas
the establishment of planted borders. The palisade can
the space and the relationship between the buildings and
there are islands for play and sculpture. A jetty along the
also be used to project onto from both the outside and
the garden. It also enables the use of planting and elements
water enables boats to moor and access the garden. On the
the inside. With projection, the ambience of the garden
which are more vulnerable than those used in other public
jetty a platform can become built to sit in the evening sun
can change from moment to moment. During events the
spaces.
or see a show on the screen on the building façade opposite.
palisade can be used for temporary access points to the garden.
The planting scheme for the Tolhuis garden is intended as a true town garden: luxuriant growth, composition, light and colour. The leafy canopy of the existing trees is the point of departure for the plan. The tree crowns let diffuse light through to annuals and perennials below. Because it is a temporary project there will be many bulbs and annuals used to produce an exuberant effect in a short period.
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Amsterdam Central Station
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Garden in the park
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Garden in the park
Distinct atmospheres
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Urban garden in the park
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