Bergen op Zoom Ecological Park

The 3-recreational elements on nature reserve and recreation site De Heide are a family of objects that are largely made of circular elements Nature and recreation area De Heide in Bergen op Zoom is a recreation area that was created in the 60's. It consisted of a sand excavation with a canoe pond and a swimming pond surrounded by a sandy beach and a forest area. After years of silent decline, the area has been revived. For this purpose, the ponds are connected and deepened, so that the water quality is guaranteed. Furthermore, there is a clearer structure in the area with the recreation area on the road, and behind it the quieter nature reserve. Part of the plan is to also add some recreational elements. These consist of a bridge that connects the recreational area to the nature reserve, a picnic area/experience point and a viewpoint. To make it a family of objects it was chosen to build all three objects in the same way. This consists of a wooden substructure of used bollards and brake works and decks of used dragline bulkheads. Furthermore, the railing is made of stainless steel and the connectors are made of aluminium. The choice of these materials results from. To make it a family of objects it was chosen to build all three objects in the same way. This consists of a wooden substructure of second-hand bollards and braking performance ambitions, but also due to a lack of time. The entire process from commissioning to delivery of the three objects took only half a year. This had to do with expired grants and final changes to the master plan of the area. Ultimately, three objects were created that lie like lines in the landscape. The bridge is a bridge, but also a place to stay that crosses an island and has benches at various points to look out over the area. The picnic area overlooks the nature reserve and a toad pool in front. The vantage point is located on a former landfill that is already the highest point in the area. By adding another ten meters on top of it, this gives a nice view of the mountain bike route located on the landfill, but also a wide view of the surroundings from Antwerp to Moerdijk, Roosendaal and Willemstad. and decks of second-hand dragline shells. Furthermore, the railing is made of stainless steel and the connectors are made of aluminium. The choice of these materials results from. date： June 2020 place： Bemmelenberg, Bergen op Zoom Design team： Ad Kil、Ro Koster、Chris Bakens customer： Bergen op Zoom Constructor： ABR、Roosendaal、Ron de Veth