“Wuivend riet en deinende slopes” emerged from site-specific research into the new Vinkeveld neighborhood, where the history of peat extraction, peat cutting, and the intricate network of waterways still define the landscape.
The relationship between water, reed beds, and the current use of the Vinkeveense Plassen forms the basis for the project’s visual language.
Two recurring elements: the boat shape and the slender reed stem. On the Brink, a floating boat-shaped table, supported by reed stems with subtle top lights, forms the neighborhood’s central meeting point. The table is situated in an oval area in the paving, recognizable by a graphic pattern of undulating water.
At the edge of Vinkeveld, a raised platform visualizes the difference in level with the Mariekenland nature reserve. A pattern of light reflections on the water forms the surface, while a border of reed stems marks the spot as a lookout point and space for small-scale activities.
Together, both interventions refer to the historical layering of Vinkeveen and emphasise the continuing role of water as a carrier of identity in the new neighbourhood.
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