Located at a historic bend in Heidekampweg, the site forms a distinctive interface between the urban fabric and a green recreational area. The ensemble’s two linear buildings are arranged perpendicular to Heidekampweg, allowing views between the park and the street while following the pattern of the surrounding development. The bend in the new buildings opens the space between them towards the street in a welcoming gesture, while also creating an opening towards the park. New pedestrian routes and connections between public and shared spaces, both indoors and outdoors, integrate the park into the neighbourhood.
Like the buildings, the landscape connects the park with the neighbourhood. Carefully positioned trees provide partial shade to the façades and screen garden users from views from the upper floors. Hedges define spaces and create privacy. The apartments offer both far-reaching views of the surrounding area and closer views of the green spaces within the site.
Along the southern building, the transition to the public green corridor is defined by the width and topography of a large infiltration basin and a broad strip of grasses and perennials flanking the building.
