VDMA Eindhoven
VDMA focuses on implementing a series of radical innovations in the urban environment that fit with a new, more sustainable era of human society. That is, VDMA is taking a leap towards shaping a circular economy and responds to the challenges of climate, energy and mobility. A large range of interventions is explored: from high-tech modular construction and kinetic PV facades to low-tech interventions with real nature. The best example of the latter is the introduction of “Het Brabants Stadsbos”, a forest that is not only beautiful, but also enhances the quality of life, health and biodiversity of the center of Eindhoven.
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Location
Eindhoven, NetherlandsYear
2019 -
OMA
Diederendirrix
Delva landscape architects
Nul zes
NezzTimeless Investments
Borghese Real Estate -
Being Development
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Design Directors
Eric Frijters
Olv KlijnProject Leaders
Wesley Verhoeven
Rens WijnakkerTeam members
Duong Bui
Lily Tran
Meghna Mudaliar
Reinout HaismaAdvisors
IMd
Techniplan
Rebel Group
Fakton
IGG
VDL
ERA VB&T
Verschuuren & Schreppers
TU Eindhoven
Powered by Meaning
Hans Snoeijen
Piet van der Meulen
Vereniging Natuurmonumenten
Soontiens
Tom van DuurenRendering Visualization
Proloog en OMA
“The redevelopment of VDMA combines the contrast between passive use of natural, renewable resources and ecosystem services with high-quality technologies.”
— Eric Frijters
The redevelopment of VDMA combines the contrast between passive use of natural, renewable resources and ecosystem services with high-quality technologies in two ways: through the Circular Loop, in a casual and accessible manner, and through the Circular Lobby, in a more educational and inviting fashion. Everyone is invited to become acquainted with the sustainability and circularity ambitions in the area and to learn how they can contribute to a better future.
Whereas The Loop subtly encapsulates different sustainability ambitions throughout the plan, the Circular Lobby provides insight into the essence of the underlying sustainability principles behind the design of VDMA in one central public space. The various residual flows become visible in the Circular Lobby, just like the closed ecosystems, in a spectacular spatial design. The combination of The Loop and the Circular Lobby makes the various sustainability ambitions experiential and inspiring.
The Circular Lobby is the place where residual flows of waste, water and heat are optimally used. Furthermore, it is the place to learn something about how flows can be closed. The essence of all activities in the Circular Lobby is maintaining a sustainable and local food circle. In order to do so, a brewery, a bakery, a restaurant and an urban farm are linked together in the same building. In turn, the Circular Lobby is supplied with hops, herbs, biogas and clean water by the Circular Greenhouse.
“The Circular Lobby is the place where residual flows of waste, water and heat are optimally used.”
— Eric Frijters
