Posted on 7/19/2023
The first circular business park in the Netherlands may be found just south of Rotterdam, next to the motorway. Perhaps Ambachtsezoom’s spacious and lush green appearance is due to the fact that it is still under construction. The buildings are modern with clean lines, and, at first glance, it looks like any other recently constructed business park.
At Ambachtsezoom, futureproofing is unassuming, which might be just why it is also exceptionally sustainable and timeless. Much like the seemingly effortless performance of an elite athlete, the careful considerations underpinning a profoundly forward-thinking design are not always instantly obvious.
Judit Gaasbeek, urban planner at OD205, is the project lead for the am...