De Urbanisten

A recent article in the Architects’ Journal explores Rotterdam's inspiring journey to becoming a "Sponge City" in response to climate change. Showcasing projects by De Urbanisten and City Projects, the article illustrates how Rotterdam is managing urban growth while elevating biodiversity and climate resilience. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2fQNZKM #landscapedesign #urbandesign #landscapearchitecture #Rotterdam #Architects’ Journal

Internship vacancy - Do you have strong design skills and a personal affinity with urban ecology? Are you interested in joining our team? Visit our website https://lnkd.in/dRmWjAD7 for details on the internship position. #internship #Rotterdam #DeUrbansiten #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

A.s. dinsdag!

Event - Grand Finissage: ''How do we want to build M4H 2030" exhibition. This is your last week to visit the "How do we want to build M4H 2030" exhibit at the Keilepand. The exhibition will be open until Saturday. Additionally, on Sunday the 15th, you can join us for Open Monuments Day and attend the Grand Finissage closing event titled "The Monumental Transition of M4H". This event will include an interactive lecture about the social and monumental area transition of M4H Rotterdam, as well as a guided tour with the Keilecollectief Program of the Grand Finissage 15.00 – 16.30 Exhibition tour 15.30 – 17.00 Panel conversation 17.00 – 18.00 Drinks About the exhibition: The exhibition "How do we want to build M4H 2030" explores the past, present, and future of the M4H area in Rotterdam, focusing on creating a sustainable living and working district. The KeileCollective presents historical and present construction practices and materials, as well as new methods for future development. Visitors are challenged to envision the built environment of M4H in 2030 and beyond and to participate in workshops, debates, and games to discuss these questions together. GROUP A architects CITYFÖRSTER Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven Keile Collectief 📷: Margarita Kouvatsou #Keiecollectief #Keilepand #M4H #Landscapedesign #urbantransitions

Event - We are excited to announce a special film screening in collaboration with Keilecollectief and Voedseltuin Rotterdam. Join us on August 22nd for a special screening of Onder het Maaiveld ''Below Ground Level'', 2023's most-watched Dutch documentary, exploring the underground world of soil life. The event includes a guided tour, film screening, and a roundtable discussion on biodiversity and sustainable soil management as part of the ongoing exhibition HOW WE WANT TO BUILD M4H 2030. Read more here and sign up to reserve your seats: https://buff.ly/3M8XBAL #OnderhetMaaiveld #Rotterdam #urbanecology #natureinclusive #doucmentary

Despite the rain, the park's opening was a great success! We are excited about the park's future development and wish all visitors a wonderful time enjoying this new unique green recreation area.

Project update - We are very happy to announce that Tidal Park Keilehaven is officially open to the public! Over the past two years, construction work has transformed the Keilehaven from an empty harbor basin into a vibrant tidal park. This new park is home to thriving ecosystems and offers visitors a unique nature experience, with daily changes in low and high tide. Come visit and experience the dynamics of the tidal park, and seize the opportunity to meet other visitors such as swans, dragonflies, and even kingfishers. Here you can read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/e2MK88A7 📸: Iris van den Broek  Gemeente Rotterdam Van den Herik M4H Rotterdam #landscapedesign #tidalpark #urbanecology #rotterdam #Keilehaven #landscapearchitecture

Project update - The final design for the redevelopment of the Wapper in Antwerp has been approved! The elongated square between the Meir and Hopland will be transformed into a water-sensitive contemporary city square, featuring wide pedestrian areas, greenery, and a large water feature. Flemish artist Rubens was a major inspiration for the new design of the Wapper, particularly his famous painting 'The Union of Earth and Water,' which symbolizes Antwerp's connection to the Scheldt. This connection is subtly reflected in the square, particularly in the water feature next to Hopland (image 2). Here, a plant filter will be installed, inspired by the estuary of the Scheldt. The water will visibly flow past plant beds and playful stepping stones as it is being filtered (image 3), referring to the green catchment area of the Scheldt. Afterward, the filtered water flows down to the underground water storage in the Ruien. The fountain at the Meir is designed with the river's mouth to the sea in mind. The fountain invites children to interact and have fun with water (image 4). The street gutter, a recognizable feature of the square, transports rainwater to the underground water storage and marks the contours of the historic building block, as well as areas for terraces and seating. The square provides ample space for cyclists and pedestrians to move from A to B, especially during busy weekends. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026. Team: OMGEVING, D+A nv and De Urbanisten Client: Stad Antwerpen and Aquafin

We are pleased to invite you to Open Office Day in Rotterdam this Saturday, the 22nd of June 2024, from 13:00 to 17:00 hours, as part of Rotterdam Architecture Month. CITYFÖRSTER Rotterdam is participating and will open its doors to the office in Keilepand (Keilestraat 9 K1 in Rotterdam). This is a great opportunity to meet our architects and learn more about our work and approach. Together with other firms in our building, we have an interesting program lined up: 14:00 – 14:30: Guided tour through the exhibition with studioADAMS and GROUP A architects 14:30 – 15:00: Lecture on Carbon-Based Urbanism with CITYFÖRSTER 15:00 – 15:30: Guided tour of Keilehaven Getijdenpark & Sponge Garden with De Urbanisten For more information, visit the website of Rotterdam Architecture Month: https://lnkd.in/eZFZPwRd We look forward to welcoming you to CITYFÖRSTER on June 22! (Foto credits: Fred Ernst en Open Bureaudag 2023, Rotterdam Architectuur Maand)

Event - Op 20 juni organiseert het Bosch Architectuur Initiatief (BAI) een boeiende BAIPraat over de cruciale rol van water in stedelijke ontwikkeling. De complexe relatie tussen Den Bosch en water, die al eeuwenlang bestaat, vormt de kern van deze bijeenkomst. Matthijs Hollanders, landschapsarchitect bij De Urbanisten, geeft een toelichting op het onlangs opgeleverde rapport Gebiedspaspoorten Groen en Klimaatbestendig Den Bosch . Deze gebiedspaspoorten, ontwikkeld in opdracht van de Gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch, brengen de uitdagingen op het gebied van water, groen, ecologie en klimaatadaptatie per wijk in kaart en bieden bouwstenen voor duurzame ontwikkeling. Via deze link kunt u zich gratis aanmelden voor deze unieke BAIPraat! https://lnkd.in/e2xiPfjS