丨荷兰丨MIX Architectuur

‘Fier op de hei’, Kerckebosch

Heath side

‘Fier op de hei’ is located in wedge 3 in Kerckebosch, at the end of a residential strip and beautifully situated between the moor and forest. The seven blocks with quadrant houses consist of three types. All properties are provided with a roofed veranda as outdoor space 60 cm above ground level. Furthermore, there are no private outdoor spaces. The landscape literally flushes between the houses. From the south comes the forest and from the north comes the heath. Two roads of baked bricks run through the wedge until the forest where they change into a footpath. Parking is situated on grass stones. Half paved paths accompany the residents and visitors from the car park to the house. At the beginning of each path several bicycle stands are placed, designed and fitting to the landscape. The vegetation is native and in keeping with the natural landscape of the area. Pine, birch, wild apple, Junipers, ferns and grasses are used. Rainwater infiltrates directly into the soil. The whole makes a relaxing and natural atmosphere.

Forest side

Middle area

Concept

Design visualisations

location

Kerckebosch Zeist, the Netherlands

design

2016-2017

realization

2018

in collaboration with

MIX Architectuur

client

BPD

photography

Luka Karssenberg