Utrecht, Leidsche Rijn Centre

The district "Leidsche Rijn" in the city of Utrecht, is with 25km² the biggest VINEX-location within the Netherlands. The entire project is seen as a new city west of Utrecht, because unlike other VINEX-locations with an emphasis on living, Leidsche Rijn contains beside homes also space for shops, offices, recreation and other facilities. Hence the district has its own centre with a highly urban character rather than just houses. Within such a high urban area, efficient use of the available space is necessary and the public outdoor space deserves some extra detailing. That is why Lodewijk Baljon landscape architects has put a lot of effort into designing the various squares around the center of Leidsche Rijn. In the area behind the Leidsche Rijn railway station, where mostly office buildings are located, the ANAE tree grate model Biese is used in the sleek and contemporary designed outdoor space.

2019-11-07