Urban development plan
Stadshagen - De Groene Oase
Zwolle
Surprisingly innovative • City or town expansion • Extension areas • Completion • < 50 properties
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Description
In the middle of Zwolle's Vinex site, Stadshagen, lies De Groene Oase - a playful, green residential area in which landscape, urban development and architecture blend seamless. The non-typical urban development of winding streets and staggered lots influenced many practical aspects. The cables and piping was also laid in 'winding' fashion; the refuse lorry has to zigzag through the neighbourhood. The design of each lot and the positioning of each home were studied in great detail. This particularly included optimum utilisation of the lot and incidence of light. Three types of homes were built, each of which be expanded with one or more additions. Stone forms the basis of all the houses. The first floor is constructed of wood from the highest sustainability category. This emphasises the natural character of the neighbourhood. There is no clear distinction of where one lot ends and the next begins, given the prescribed greenery. This makes it easy for the residents to have contacts with their neighbours. That is evident from the strong community feeling that now exists in the neighbourhood.
Facts & Figures
- Number and type of homes
- 44 homes, including 24 semi-detached homes and 20 detached houses
- Facilities
- Public green area with playground equipment
- Architect
- Feekes & Colijn
- Landscape architect
- Feekes & Colijn
- Urban planner
- Feekes & Colijn
- Prize won
- Architecture Award, Zwolle 2007, chosen by both the professional and public judges
- Start of development
- 2002
- Start of construction
- 2004
- Completion
- 2006
| Number and type of homes | 44 homes, including 24 semi-detached homes and 20 detached houses |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Public green area with playground equipment |
| Architect | Feekes & Colijn |
| Landscape architect | Feekes & Colijn |
| Urban planner | Feekes & Colijn |
| Prize won | Architecture Award, Zwolle 2007, chosen by both the professional and public judges |
| Start of development | 2002 |
| Start of construction | 2004 |
| Completion | 2006 |
In the middle of Zwolle's Vinex site, Stadshagen, lies De Groene Oase - a playful, green residential area in which landscape, urban development and architecture blend seamless. The non-typical urban development of winding streets and staggered lots influenced many practical aspects. The cables and piping was also laid in 'winding' fashion; the refuse lorry has to zigzag through the neighbourhood. The design of each lot and the positioning of each home were studied in great detail. This particularly included optimum utilisation of the lot and incidence of light. Three types of homes were built, each of which be expanded with one or more additions. Stone forms the basis of all the houses. The first floor is constructed of wood from the highest sustainability category. This emphasises the natural character of the neighbourhood. There is no clear distinction of where one lot ends and the next begins, given the prescribed greenery. This makes it easy for the residents to have contacts with their neighbours. That is evident from the strong community feeling that now exists in the neighbourhood.
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