One of the largest rooftop parks in the Netherlands has been completed on top of a shopping street in the west of Rotterdam: Vierhavensstrip rooftop park, Rotterdam. Large trees, lawns, a playground, a community garden and a Mediterranean garden with an orangery offer local residents a great place to relax and meet. And of course to enjoy a spectacular view of the city and the harbour. The main paths are bordered by water and there is a 70 metre by seven metre step waterfall on the roof. The Vierhavensstrip rooftop park connects living, shopping, working, study, culture and recreation in a unique way.
- LocationRotterdam, the Netherlands
- Area8 hectares
- DesignBuro Sant en Co, The Hague
- Contact personEbben Nurseries, Toon Ebben
- Planting
- GroundworksMunicipality of Rotterdam
On the roof of the shopping centre, an area of one kilometre by 80 metres and with a soil depth of 1.5 metres has been used to create good growing conditions for trees and other plants. Steel mesh was implemented as extra anchoring for the trees. The majority of the trees planted are multi-stems, including a number of monumental specimens. A varied range of trees was chosen, to ensure striking colours in every season. The eastern edge of the park is characterised by a high-rise urban design, with tall trees and hedges acting as structural elements. The western edge is oriented towards the district and has a very green character with themed gardens at the main entrances.
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