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).
Read and view the article here AJLA - Edible Landscapes (8)
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.
Would you like to know more about this project? Take a look at Greenvision Eindhoven
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.
Order the book here and read more about the Werkspoorpad and other European projects.
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.
Commissioned by Vorm and Stadgenoot and in collaboration with OZ architect, Workshop architects, Marcel Lok Architect, CD20 b.v. and Buro Bouwfysica.
Would you like to know more? Take a look at the webinar
Image: Vorm
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).
Holtland Forest research - River Forests
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.
Commissioned by municipality of IJsselstein and in collaboration with Ruimtevolk
Image: map from analysis of existing situation
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.
The design research Utrechts Heuvelland is commissioned by the National Park Utrechtse Heuvelrug, the municipality of Amersfoort and Provincial Advisor Spatial Quality of the Province of Utrecht Paul Roncken
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.
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.
Would you like to know more about this project? Take a look at Zuiderpark
The winners of the WLA awards will be announced on May 24.
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Flux is working on a design research for the Noordoostpolder. Flux investigates how the distinctive landscape structure of the polder can serve as a basis for future transitions. The project is part of the research program Toekomstbestendig Landelijk Gebied of the Stimuleringsfonds and is commissioned by the Province of Flevoland.