Volgerlanden|Walburg
project
proposal
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1971|1973 -1999|2001
earth, grass, meandering dike, bronze, asphalt, high-tension pylon, cross
islands - salix alba - alnus - Zuid Holland NL
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Adjoining Lucien den Arend's Walburg landscape
project , an open space was projected in the Volgerlanden housing area which was
to be built. The southern strip (Zuidvoeg) was to be comprised of a row
of islands with housing on them.
The idea was to make a pond on the location. Originally
the planners proposed to have the pond extend into Zwijndrecht covering the area
where Walburg Project was situated. Upon discovering the existence of
this work the planners decided to ask Lucien den Arend to make a proposal for an
enlarged land art project.
Den Arend stayed true to his original concept and
decided to use indigenous materials. Characteristic elements, materials and
features of the Dutch landscape.