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PARKSTAD LEUSDEN

H. KLUNDER, D. ZUIDERHOEK, 1969-1972, Asschatterweg / Torenakkerweg e.o., Leusden

ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Henk Klunder
David Zuiderhoek

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:
Wim Boer

ARTIST:
Bouke Ylstra

BUILDING TYPE:
Housing
Urban plans

The urban plan of this development area is based on a number of overlapping circles of equal diameter. Housing blocks shaped as segments of a circle enclose oval outdoor areas, all leftover space being resolved into a park. The blocks consist of staggered drive-in units of basically the same form with identical facades of concrete cladding panels. Balconies placed where the facade steps back create a natural, sheltered entrance and a rhythmic exterior.