Location: Van Tuyllpark, Zoetermeer

Year: 2019
Size: n/a

Program: masterplan, residential, leisure, mixed use

 

The Van Tuyllpark in Zoetermeer, South-Holland forms the focal point of the competition "Maximaal Wonen". In order to entice people to come back and visit the park and to really turn it into a destination the municipality asked for a vision on how to add residential program without losing the character of an open park and keep as much of it's green spaces intact. 

HOP proposed the idea of introducing 'Parkhoven' clusters within the Van Tuyllpark in Zoetermeer. High density residential hubs that are lifted up from the ground letting the park flow under it freely. Existing pathways are upgraded and form new bicycle links between the different Parkhoven. By arranging the residential units in a circular form, all people will have the same un-spoilt park view and the public 'courtyards' will form a more intimate space balancing between the realm of public and private.

A place where city life and nature are balanced in a way that is both future-proof, flexible and sustainable.