Preliminary design for the Varkensmarkt presented!

LOOSvanVLIET was asked by the municipality of Amersfoort to make three sketch designs for the Varkensmarkt in an interactive process with the inhibitants. The aim was to make the Varkensmarkt an attractive and future-proof square where entrepreneurs, residents and visitors feel comfortable. Residents and entrepreneurs gave their opinions on the possible plans. A number of themes turned out to be very important: adding more plants and trees, meeting people and terraces, atmosphere and authenticity, preventing inconvenience from bicycles and other traffic and the shape of the square.
The sketch in which 'meeting' is central has been further developed into a preliminary design. The square will be made car-free, therefore, the current roads can really become part of the square. A square space from façade to façade will be created. In addition to space for terraces, there will also be more room for people to just sit and relax. Green areas on the square will be combined with seating in the form of attractive wooden furniture. The furniture has an organic shape that gradually transforms. Older people can sit here against the backrest and young people can 'chill out' lying down. The planting beds will be filled with plants that attract butterflies and bees. The plants will also reduce heat stress on the square. The existing trees will be retained and new ones will be planted. The famous artwork that has stood on the Varkensmarkt for ages will of course be retained.

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