Article source: Bureau B+B Urbanism and Landscape Architecture

De Scheybeek rises in the inner dunes near Heemskerk. The lower reaches of the stream, made visible in the park, culminates in the Noordzeelanaal. The natural level of the brook lies about 30 cm. above ground level, approximately one metre above the level of the ditches in the surrounding polder. This artificial situation offers opportunities for nature and recreation, as well as being the starting point for the park design. The brook has been staged together with the new pedestrian and bicycle paths in the extended spaces in the park. A game of meeting and disappearing takes place between the visitor and the stream.

Wijkeroogpark

• Architects: Bureau B+B Urbanism and Landscape Architecture
• Project: Wijkeroogpark
• Location: Velsen, The Netherlands

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