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.
With two completed projects, Flux is featured in the new edition of the Yearbook for Architecture. A lively image report shows the projects Highnote Almere and Houthaven Amsterdam.
Every year, the editors present a review of the past architectural year in this publication in the form of essays, as well as a selection of sensational projects that reflect the state of the profession. The editors of the 2023/2024 yearbook consist of Uri Gilad, Stephan Petermann and Annuska Pronkhorst.
For the Highnote Almere project, Flux designed three outdoor spaces, each with its own identity. The building contains a large open plinth followed by an industrial yard, a green court and a collective roof garden. Commissioned by AM and architecture by studioninedots.
For Houthaven Amsterdam flux designed a shared inner garden commissioned by Synchroon and in collaboration with Shift architecture.
Flux on Dag van de Ontwerpkracht
How do we get a grip on the design of our future? What should be done now and what can be done later?
Questions that will be asked at the Dag van de Ontwerpkracht. On this day, Flux will give one of the master classes on design research as foresight: Distinctive future scenario's clarify the relationship between choices and can help to make trade-offs. For the New National Spatial Strategy (Nieuwe Nota Ruimte), Flux worked out four scenario variants. An interactive discussion on the Dag van de Ontwerpkracht explores how this method can be applied more widely.
Curious? Then join the discussion at the library in Tilburg on 4 July or check out the website: Dag van de Ontwerpkracht
Flux wins WLA Award 2024!
‘An excellent example that integrates climate adaptation, biodiversity and liveability at several scales’ (jury WLA Awards)
A great compliment for the Flux project: Binckhorst The Hague. The Binckhorst project was awarded with the Award of Excellence and chosen out of more than 250 entries worldwide that were submitted.
Commissioned by the municipality of The Hague Flux worked on a vision for a biodiverse and climate-adaptive development for Binckhorst The Hague. The vision combines the urbanisation assignment with a solid landscape quality impulse and a future-proof design of the public space. The project starts from an overall vision for the entire Binckhorst area, that shows an inspiring future image for the longer term. From this vision, a number of subareas have been worked out. Concrete ‘rules’ for a future-proof design of the public space are proposed for each subarea. These ground rules include the integration of water storage in the public space, the design of (green) quays and a strategy for climate-adaptive and biodiverse planting in various conditions. In collaboration with Wageningen University and Research.
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Flux is working on the design research Stadsflora: a study into future-proof planting plans in the city. Due to climate change cities are getting warmer and wetter, while at the same time biodiversity is declining. Dutch cities will have to be better prepared by greening up. Flux sees the need for a radically different way of dealing with planting in the city, with planting plans that better accommodate these changing conditions. How can planting be robust and future-proof? What does a natural approach to urban planting look like and what are the design principles for this? How does planting contribute to combating heat stress, capturing rainwater and improving biodiversity?
For the development of a number of design cases, Flux is looking for Dutch cities to cooperate with. Breda, Nijmegen, Eindhoven and The Hague have now joined the design research.
Are you interested and would you also like to submit a case? Contact us at info@fluxlandscape.nl
Green vision Steenwijkerland
Flux has been commissioned to develop a green vision for the Steenwijkerland municipality. In the coming months, Flux will research and visualise how greenery can be used to make Steenwijkerland more biodiverse, climate-proof and healthy. A wealth of landscape types is central to this.
Last Wednesday 22 May was the Binckmarkt. An inspiring event with an extensive and interactive afternoon and evening programme; with cycling, walking and boat tours, plenary presentations, breakout rooms and a general information market.