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[ ! ] Landscape Triennial 2021
High green, innovating
the landscape
[*] It is common knowledge; current […] Valuable landscapes
challenges such as climate change,
Curator Marco Vermeulen starts from a positive
energy transition, urbanisation, new vantage point: according to him, these challenges
forms of agriculture and the growth do not have to be a threat. Instead they can
of tourism will drastically change be viewed as a lever, triggering the creation
of landscapes that are both aesthetically and
our landscapes. But we are a long
economically valuable. This is not a suprising point
way from reaching consensus about of view; after all, the Arcadian landscape we now
how to steer that change in the right enjoy is the result of economic activities from the
direction; how to create pleasant past. Think of the willows in the Biesbosch that
were planted for their reeds, used for making
landscapes that are fit to live in, baskets or dyke mats; or the many poplars
despite the impact of these trends. between Den Bosch and Eindhoven that were
The 2021 Landschapstriënnale originally planted for their wood, used in the clog
industry; and what about all the other small-scale
(Landscape Triennial) searches for elements in the landscape? All of them were the
answers. In April 2021 the landscape remnants of agricultural activities.
of North Brabant will be transformed
[…] Landscape laboratories
into a large laboratory where
solutions are explored, challenges During the triennial’s 10 landscape laboratories
combined and ideas developed for we will discover how modern utility functions such
the design of sustainable landscapes. as logistics centres, windmills, residential areas
and alternative forms of agriculture can result
As a free space, this fifth Landscape in landscapes that are economically valuable,
Triennial is the place to work together but also pleasant and aesthetically pleasing
to discover how we can best deal landscapes, like they did in the past.
with these future transitions and
the impact they will have on the
landscape we cherish.
[…] Coalitions […] The Landscape’s ‘Speech from
the Throne’
The question of course is who is responsible for
making decisions and carrying them out. Now The Landscape Triennial 2021 will retain the
that the government is no longer ‘the boss’, the triennial’s traditional elements, such as an
rest of us are obliged to rise to the cause. That’s international conference, and the Troonrede van
why the triennial’s 10 different laboratories are het Landschap (the Landscape’s Speech from
run by surprising coalitions of government, market the Throne). The so-called ‘Sterrenregen’ (Falling
players and societal organisations. During the Stars), offers local initiatives the opportunity to
triennial they will each have one day to share their take part too. This year’s opening will be on the
discoveries and results with the public in a variety Oud-Herlaar estate.
of ways, from sharing the pure content (mainly __
for professionals), to excursions and a cultural
offering of music, theatre and art.
Van Gogh National Park impression by West 8
Van Gogh National Park The Van Gogh National Park has Netherlands, they are leading
an unusual concept; different areas of natural beauty that are
The Van Gogh National Park partners are collaborating to also attractive for agriculture.
in North Brabant will host the create the landscape of the The Van Gogh National Park,
event. A park that will cover future – including cities, with which combines a top economy
some 120,000 hectares – the value added of nature, with 1.5 million people with the
around one quarter of the the regional economy and the tangible heritage of Van Gogh
province of North Brabant, people who live in the area. is a unique development in this
with its unique landscape of These new-style National Parks contex.
interweaving streams. are a calling card for the __potential offered by new technology. This lab
[*] The 10 Landscape Laboratories
will also look at the areas where Brabant holds a
of the Landscape Triennial 2021 leading position, such as having the largest forest
in the Netherlands or the site-oriented approach
taken by the Duinboeren Foundation.
[…] High Tech – High Green
High Tech High Green is about landscape as a
factor in decisions concerning location. A top- […] Economic Pillars
class economy cannot exist without a top-class For centuries, the Dutch landscape has been
landscape – talented professionals and creative formed by its inhabitants’ economic activities.
thinkers value an attractive working and living Forest building, water mills, brickworks and
environment. In the area along and around the monasteries have all contributed to the
‘Green Corridor’ between Strijp S and Oirschot, patchwork landscape of Brabant. But how about
the municipalities of Eindhoven and Oirschot, factories, industrial areas, logistics centres and
together with the Brabants Landschap – wind turbines? Do they also contribute to an
supported by the Vereniging Deltametropool and environment we love to live in? This lab explores
experts from the College van Rijksadviseurs – are the balance between economic development
focussing on the question and the creation of an
how landscape can attractive landscape.
support the knowledge The focus will lie
industry and how on Landschapspark
industry can contribute Pauwels near Tilburg.
to the development of Does the creation of
a landscape. The green landscape parks offer any
environment around perspective? If so, what are the economic pillars?
the Brainportregio is important for the high-tech
industry, so why not share the responsibility for the […] Productive Nature
landscape between the different players? How can you optimise the earning power of a
landscape, create value? Productive Nature
[…] Brabant Streams looks especially at the trees in Brabant (poplar)
The area knows as the for an answer to this
‘Brabantse Beken’, or question. The clog
streams of Brabant, is industry used to be
breathtakingly beautiful the economic pillar
and many people feel a of Brabant’s poplar-
connection to it. Climate rich landscape; these
change is forcing us to days, poplar can be
learn to live with aridity, heat and flooding. Can we used as a sustainable building material, with the
afford to give space to water? The water boards of additional advantage that it will stabilise CO2
Brabant, together with the municipality of Meierij- emissions for a longer period. Bio-based building
stad, explore what this landscape can tell us about in the Netherlands could be a game changing
climate change by listening to people’s stories, development.
looking at possible new production and consump- Other topics that are explored here are tree
tion cycles, and by translating the significance of cultivation, food forests and sustainable energy
this unique landscape into contemporary solutions. production.
[…] Rich Soil […] Our Energy, Our Landscape
Rich Soil (Vitale Bodem) The Climate Agreement states that 50% of the
investigates the future of energy transition will be executed with, and by, the
agriculture as the most community. Our Energy
important guardian of Our Landscape looks
the landscape. How can at how this participation
new forms of agriculture can contribute to an
strengthen the landscape? Think of the relati- attractive landscape
onship of agriculture with nature, but also of the in terms of energyproduction. Can solar panels and wind parks search for a green and living city with room for
act as a lever for landscape development? By urban challenges such as accessibility, climate
realising ‘wind forests’ for example, or even by adaptation, health, recreation and an attractive
keeping valuable landscape structures using wind business climate. The brooks and rivers in the area,
turbines? A coalition between Staatsbosbeheer and especially the river ‘Mark’, play an important in
and Ecco will investigate these questions. reaching this goal.
[…] Zuiderwaterlinie / Southern water line […] Datascapes
It is one of the largest structures in the province The Climate Agreement states that 50% of the
of Brabant: the Zuiderwaterlinie or Southern energy transition will be executed with, and by, the
water line. A system of fortresses and small community. Our Energy
cities that was build in the 16th century by Our Landscape looks
Menno van Coehoorn. The location on a border at how this participation
of clay and sand has created a beautiful aquatic can contribute to an
landscape that offers many possibilities. Purpose attractive landscape
of the Landscape Lab in terms of energy
‘Zuiderwaterlinie’ is to production. Can
investigate the ‘taste solar panels and wind parks act as a lever for
of the landscape’ of landscape development? By realising ‘wind
the people that live forests’ for example, or even by keeping valuable
and work in the area. landscape structures using wind turbines? A
This means research of coalition between Staatsbosbeheer and Ecco will
the actual food that is investigate these questions.
produced in the region,
but also of the design […] Healing Landscape
of the landscape in The mission of Healing Landscape is to increase
the past, present and support in communities
future. The conversation for landscape as a
will take place at the ‘Zuiderwaterlinie table’. The healing power that
table is a symbol of the eleven cities that are contributes to the health
situated along the Southern water line. of both people and
nature. This lab looks
[…] Groenstad / Green city particularly at the Van
The greening of the urban Gogh National Park, an area with great potential
area is high on the agenda for linking landscape and healthcare. The ultimate
of Brabantstad. One of the aim is to create a grassroots movement that gives
challenges for the future is to voice to the importance of health, in both people
create living areas that generate and nature.
value for the landscape. It is a
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Regional partners
Provincie Noord-Brabant | Rabobank | ZLTO | BrabantStad | Brabantse Delta | Waterschap De Dommel | Waterschap Aa en Maas |
Brabant Water
National partners
NL Ingenieurs | BNSP | NVTL | Ministerie van BZK | Staatsbosbeheer | Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed | NVTL | CRa
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