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Orchid City Netherlands
the woods

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Orchid City THE woods

Orchid City the Woods is situated in a former 'polder' area. The masterplan consists of a rewilding strategy combined with regenerative production, agricultural innovation and greenhouses. Its core has an urban vibe, surrounded with satellites in diverse landscapes such as wetlands, forests, and fields. 

The landscape mirrors a core objective of this plan, developing knowledge in agricultural production, climate adaptation, generational inclusion, and senior care.

Specific features

Research & Higher learning

Regenerative nature

Climate adaptive solutions

Trans-generational living

Affordability

Project info

Inhabitants: 5,000

Total area: 1,845 ha

Built / Open: 33 ha / 1,812 ha

Development IRR: 20%

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    • ORCHID CITY WATERFRONT DOWNTOWN

    Located next to the forest, on the fields and in the center of Orchid City, the Downtown has an urban vibe, with a high density of different housing typologies for students, families and elderly. Different functions like sports and meeting spaces are integrated within the public space. The roofs of the buildings are used for food or energy production, and the lake is used for rain water retention and leisure.

    Apartment buildings with diverse typologies, Row housing

    R&D Laboratory

    Offices & co-working spaces

    Schools & healthcare center

    Restaurants, shops and entertainment

    Green terraces

    Community spaces

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    • “We need to be able to answer not yesterday’s challenges, but tomorrow’s challenges.”

    – Frans Timmermans

    NEIGHBOuRHOOD ON THE wetlands

    Situated in the west of Orchid City, this area represents a neighborhood built around and on the water. A living lab for the future of the Netherlands, experimenting with water management, wet cultivation and a habitat for birds.

    Semi-detached and detached houses with gardens

    Wet cultivation and aquatic vegetation

    Forest of wild vegetation

    Bird watching areas & fish ponds

    Community living spaces

    Family greenhouses and nurseries

    Leisure areas, sailing and fishing facilities

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    • farm village

    The area is located in the central-south part of Orchid City and it represents a Farm Village in the middle of nature, with various types of inclusive agriculture, such as a food forest, open fields and greenhouses. The Farm Village is a habitat for biodiversity and a food producing landscape all in one. The houses are spread over the landscape for the ultimate farming experience that facilitates a farming community.

    Villas and semi-detached houses with gardens, and row housing

    Various production types: food forest, open field agriculture and greenhouses

    Farmers market

    “Pick your own veggies” farm

    Slow-food restaurant

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    • Features

    Sustainable, affordable homes
    Self-sufficient in water and renewable energy​
    A biodiverse environment​
    Agroforestry​
    Generation-proof living​
    Self-sufficient in essential services
    Local 100% pesticide-free agriculture
    Accessible education and art and culture programs
    Sustainable resources management
    Electric autonomous local transport