Commissioner: Municipality of EdeCo-operation with: Malika CieremansLocation: Ede, The NetherlandsYear: 2020-2023Design stage: Layout plans
As part of an experiment a design for an urban food forest was made. Both combining a strict and rigid layout for buildings and pathways which form a sharp contrast with the opulent, mixed and ecological forest. The basis is formed by planting large trees. Adding groups of different shrubs, plants and herbs and a mixed set of over a 100 plants will form a solid system of plants. An intriguing mix of textures, tastes and smells create a social and botanical experiment. In the next 10 years the collection of plants will establish and flourish, providing the entire neighbourhood and local birds and mammals with different types of food during all seasons.