As a first elaboration of the Eindhoven Green Vision, Flux has made a sketch design for Wilhelminaplein. In consultation with residents and entrepreneurs, a proposal has been developed in which Wilhelminaplein is transformed from a parking square into a climate square. In this climate square, water from the surrounding neighbourhoods will be collected, large trees will provide cooling on hot days and pedestrians will be given more space in the design. The terraces that are present on the square will be subtly incorporated into the design, and there will be room for accommodation, play and small events. In the next phase, the design will be further elaborated in consultation with the neighbourhood. The Wilhelminaplein is one of the 10 new green spots in Eindhoven that are on the agenda in the Eindhoven Green Vision.
In the coming months, Flux will be working on a research on cities for Staatsbosbeheer. The research will investigate where opportunities lie for further strengthening and development of natural areas, in the outskirts of 30 different cities. Flux will make an analysis of the cities and visualize the opportunities for the future.
The project Edible Wadden Coast by Flux, about the approach to coastal landscapes in relation to food production, has been published in the African magazine AJLA (African Journal for Landscape Architecture).
Flux has completed the green vision for Eindhoven. The project contains a vision on a further greening of the city center in which opportunities for biodiversity, climate and mobility are exploited. As an elaboration and first step within the green vision, 10 new green spots have been designed. Commissioned by the municipality of Eindhoven and in collaboration with TU Eindhoven, Acacia Water and Bureau Stadsnatuur.
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Werkspoorpad published in Landscape Architecture Europe #6
The project Werkspoorpad of Flux, has been published in the European yearbook for landscape architecture, Landscape Architecture Europe #6. For this European Yearbook a selection was made of more than sixty projects from all over Europe, of which the Werkspoorpad is one. This project is an initiative of Flux and is a walking route of 2.5 km through the Werkspoorkwartier in Utrecht. This project is in collaboration with Charlotte Ernst.
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Oostenburg Amsterdam is in progress. The new district in Amsterdam is starting to take shape. Flux has worked on several projects on Oostenburg, including the Binnenwerf, roof garden De Keizer and on a part of the public space, the roof garden and courtyard of Houtrak.
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Design Research River Forests
As part of the Holtland project, Flux has worked on the design research River Forests. A design research into opportunities for new riverine forests in the Netherlands, commissioned by WWF. Flux investigates the potential of new forests in the river landscape in this design research. Five new river forest types have been introduced by Flux. These forest types can, each in their own way, strengthen and improve the river landscape. The new river forest types mainly address the functioning of the river landscape as a system, in order to be able to contribute to it. The forests respond to specific conditions and challenges, such as new sponge forests, river basin forests, stream forests and fluvial forests. Commissioned by WWF and in collaboration with Alphons van Winden.
Since 2021 Flux has been working on Holtland, a design research into new forms of forest in the Netherlands. Flux sees a high level of abstraction and a lot of focus on surfaces in existing research on forests. Therefore Flux considers it valuable to further investigate the planting of forests in the Netherlands. The focus is on the diversity of forest types, a strong relationship with major current challenges in the Netherlands and a concrete spatial elaboration. The Holtland research consists of three parts: a forest book with forests of the future, four case studies and an alternative forest vision for the Netherlands. The project was financed by the Stimuleringsfonds and by co-financing from several parties.
The 4 case studies are set up with concrete locations and the stakeholders are the Province of Utrecht, WWF, Synchroon and Staatsbosbeheer. The advisory group for the design research consists of Berno Strootman (former National Landscape Advisor, involved in the forest strategy for LNV), Kees Hendriks (researcher forest Alterra Wageningen) and Martijn Boosten (researcher and advisor at the Probos foundation).
Flux and Ruimtevolk are working on landscape park Kromme IJssel
In cooperation with Ruimtevolk, Flux will develop a vision on landscape park Kromme IJssel. The area can be strengthened as a scenic connection between city and countryside. The project will also investigate the potential for food production, recreation, nature and new forms of housing. Flux and Ruimtevolk are working from a thorough analysis towards a number of scenarios and a perspective for the area.
Utrechts Heuvelland nominated for the WLA awards 2022
For the World Landscape Architecture Awards, Flux has been shortlisted in two categories. From over 240 entries worldwide, Flux has been selected for the Conceptual- Design category and the Conceptual- Analysis & Planning category.
In the category Conceptual- Analysis & Planning the plan Utrechts Heuvelland is nominated: a spatial future perspective developed for the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. There are national ambitions to strongly increase the amount forest in the Netherlands, but it is not yet clear where these forests can be realized and what they will look like. This design research investigates how new forests can be realized on and around the Heuvelrug and at the same time contribute to relieving the pressure on the Heuvelrug. The starting point of the spatial vision is to show how the planting of new forests or tree structures can contribute to the biggest challenges on the Heuvelrug.
Would you like to know more about this project? Take a look at Utrechts Heuvelland
The winners of the WLA awards will be announced on May 24.
Zuiderpark Den Haag nominated for the WLA awards 2022
For the World Landscape Architecture Awards, Flux has been shortlisted in two categories. From over 240 entries worldwide, Flux has been selected for the Conceptual- Design category and the Conceptual- Analysis & Planning category.
In the category Conceptual- Design the plan for the Zuiderpark in The Hague has been selected, for which Flux designed a spatial vision. The pressure on the park will increase considerably in the coming years as 10,000 homes will be built in the surrounding districts. At the same time, the importance of the park for climate adaptation and biodiversity is increasing. This calls for a review of the Zuiderpark. Flux has developed a vision in which meeting, climate, safety, health and quality of life are central.
Vision Zuiderpark is commissioned by the municipality of The Hague.
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The winners of the WLA awards will be announced on May 24.