Brasserhout, A Wetlands Community

 

Brasserhout, The Hague, The Netherlands

Location

Hennegras / Oeverwallen / Zomereik, The Hague, The Netherlands

Client

BAM Vastgoed

Architect

DP6

Advisor

De Groene Ruimte

Scale

approx. 295 houses

Realization state/year

2003

Brasserhout is a naturally vegetated residential community on the water.  There are canals within the property which allows as many residential units as possible to be on the water.  The property lies between the marsh reed landscapes and the marsh meadow landscapes of the area.

The project is known for its careful routing of surface water and its wetland natural vegetation on protected banks.  The vegetation allows for cleaner surface water and less turbidity in normal conditions and during rain events.

The architecture is varied but the community is connected through the general layout, the water canals, and the vegetation which all create a certain landscape type and look making a sense of community.

The project is primarily walkable and pedestrian with very small roads of 9' or so and parking is hidden between the building units.  There are walking paths along the water and through the other green areas encouraging pedestrian movement throughout the property.  The center of the design contains a pond with play areas.  The social connection of the property is strong with the density of the home locations and the high walkability of the property.

Further Reading:

https://urbangreenbluegrids.com/projects/brasserhout-the-hague-the-netherlands/

https://www.bdp.com/en/projects/projecten/a-g/Brasserhout-Den-Hague/