A green haven in the city

a Brightside initiative for ecological & community-focused urban redevelopment

project intro

A lush and sparsely used plot in the midst of a crowded city - enough for us to start dreaming. After organizing get-togethers with the municipality and local residents, the plan took shape: a green haven in the city.

A lush and sparsely used plot in the midst of a crowded city - enough for us to start dreaming. After organizing get-togethers with the municipality and local residents, the plan took shape: a green haven in the city.

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community & privacy

Community is a foundational element of the plan, with each villa’s property line effectively ending at its front door—everything beyond is a collective space. Shared parking and ample green areas, along with a centrally located community space, enhance the living quality for all residents. Each villa features a private patio, offering inhabitants their own secluded outdoor area to retreat to whenever they desire. This, combined with the sunken design of each dwelling, creates a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Maarten Polkamp

Maarten Polkamp

architect/partner

maarten@brightside.nu
+31 (0)10 8865093
Sander van Schaik

Sander van Schaik

architect/partner

sander@brightside.nu
+31 (0)10 8865092

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