Flux is working on a design for the new Thak climate park in Utrecht. Where the Thomas à Kempislaan is now, a new climate park will be built. Flux has been working on the project since 2019, in close coordination with the neighborhood. In this, the urban design was first set up in collaboration with M3H Architecten, after which Flux created the design of the new neighborhood park and two courtyard gardens. The new park provides space for nature, water storage and cooling in the city with additional space for play and residential areas. New and existing buildings, such as the Gerardus Majella Church, stand together adjacent to the new park. In the coming months, Flux will work on a final design for this new green spot in Utrecht, with the architecture being further developed by M3H. Commissioned by Gemeente Utrecht, Woonin, Dura Vermeer and Portaal.
Flux has been selected to conduct design research for the Ministry of BZK over the next four years. Flux will work within the plots Soil and Water and Agriculture and Nature. The assignments give Flux the opportunity to further investigate themes such as water safety, drought, soil subsidence, decline in biodiversity and new food systems, creating an exchange between ongoing projects and design research.
Scenariostudie Provincie Utrecht
Flux is working on a scenario study for the province of Utrecht. The study investigates and visualizes different scenarios of what the province of Utrecht could look like in 2100. In this assignment different narratives will be developed for Utrecht, in which different answers are given to issues concerning nature, agriculture, urbanization and energy. A number of future directions are elaborated and visualized, as input for the new environmental vision. Commissioned by provincie Utrecht.
Flux on Autumn debate
On 24 October, Flux is part of the program of autumn debates organized by Staatsbosbeheer in celebration of their 125th anniversary. The autumn debates are on the theme of greening at a time when space is scarce.
Thursday, October 24 at castle Groeneveld in Baarn, from 16:00-19:00 hrs
The Gangen project presents a strategy for combining housing development with the creation of new landscape parks on the edges of several Dutch cities. Commissioned by Synchroon and in collaboration with &bogdan.
Flux has been on an excursion in the Ruhr area! Around Essen, the team viewed 16 projects such as the Krupp Park, the Garten der Erinnerung, Landschaftspark Duisburg and Sportpark Styrum. The Flux-team also visited the office of Die Planergruppe landscape architects and had an inspiring tour of Zollverein, courtesy of Thomas Dietrich and Sascha Wieneke. The Ruhr region was grand, pleasant to cycle through and full of inspiration for our next projects!
Commissioned by APPM and in collaboration with De Zwarte Hond, Flux worked on the future design of the public space of Spoorzone Hoofddorp. Up to 10,000 housing units will be added in the area and at its core, the station will be redeveloped to facilitate transfer flows between train, bus and the future metro. The renovated station will be integrated into Spoorzone through a new, lively station square. This will serve as a meeting place for residents and visitors. Now on to the next step: detailed urban development plans for the subareas Stationkwartier and Graan voor Visch.
Flux is working in collaboration with the municipality of Utrecht and Mintske stadsontwerp on a design for a square in Rotsoord Utrecht, right in front of the Flux’ office. The area is very paved; greening the square and improving the quality of stay will create a future-proof area, fitting the industrial character of Rotsoord. The first plans have been discussed and refined with residents and entrepreneurs in the area.
Future vision Brabantse Wal
Flux is working on the future vision for the Brabantse Wal, a beautiful area stretching from Steenbergen to Woensdrecht. The transitions from clay to sand, from forest to heath and from dry to wet form a unique landscape. However, climate extremes, nitrogen precipitation and recreational pressure have a major impact on the area. How can we make the Brabantse Wal future-proof? How do we create a new balance between nature and agriculture?
Using three distinctive courses of action, Flux, in collaboration with Royal HaskoningDHV, is investigating various future options for the area. In each of the courses the nature and water tasks are the starting point, but each time in different combinations and with other functions such as agriculture, housing or recreation. Commissioned by the Province of Noord-Brabant.
VO Wilhelminaplein Eindhoven presented
Flux is working on the preliminary design for Wilhelminaplein in Eindhoven. On 22 May, the VO was presented to residents and entrepreneurs. In the design, the square retains its lively and burgundian character, there is room for events and terraces and the square will also become much greener. Greening is important to enhance the quality of life, to collect rainwater and combat heat stress. Commissioned by the municipality of Eindhoven.