REALIZING HAPPY ENVIRONMENTS NOVEMBER 2018
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“We believe in space. We aim to contribute to a better world, by working on spatial interventions.� - Felixx
LANDEZINE INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE AWARD 2016
WE BELIEVE IN SPACE FELIXX LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS IS A ROTTERDAM-BASED OFFICE FOR PROACTIVE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, FOUNDED IN 2014. FELIXX BELIEVES A BETTER WORLD REQUIRES A BETTER ORGANIZATION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.
We specialize in addressing urgent global challenges with local embedded design solutions. Our work has a broad international scope and our projects range from spatial research, landscape transformation strategies and developing masterplans, to public space and product design. The office is named after our selfinvented modest hero Felixx, who travels the world looking for opportunities to realize happy environments.
HIGH PERFORMANCE LANDSCAPES
We design striking functional places. Our environment is facing increasing pressure: from adapting to shifting climate conditions, facilitating migration movements, anticipating on water- and flood problems, moving towards clean energy production and improving biodiversity, to recalibrating the organization of both urban and rural areas. These elements and their demands force us to move away from monofunctional environments, turning landscapes into complex hybrids: uniting scenic experiences with intelligent functioning systems. Therefore Felixx is both engineering and designing landscapes, maximizing environmental impact by creating powerful places.
GENEROUS CONCEPTS
COLLABORATIVE ATTITUDE
Our projects are idea and research
We realize innovation. We combine
driven. Comprehensive understanding
engagement in strategic research with
of the tasks and potentials of existing
delivering captivating built works.
conditions results in generous concepts
This enables us to bring theoretical
for the future of these places. Diverse
models and innovative techniques into
social and environmental strategies
practice. We built on close partnerships
can profitably be connected, by spatial
with various universities and renowned
concepts that establish hierarchy
knowledge institutions. Our clientele
and prioritization among them.
includes governments, NGO’s and
Felixx creates powerful, collaborative
private developers. The projects of
and inclusive environments. We
Felixx result from an interdisciplinary
design spatial stories that generate
effort and an intensive process with
enthusiasm and commitment with all
clients and partners. We master the
parties involved.
process of turning ground-breaking ideas into feasible plans and embraced realms.
METROPOLITAN RIVER PARK AMSTERDAM [NL] COMMISSION Design for a park along the Amstel, as part of a new urban district.
CLIENT Projectbureau Wibaut a/d Amstel
TYPE Competition Concept design, Schematic design, Design development, Working drawings
YEAR 2010-2012
IMPLEMENTATION 2012-2014
TEAM & PARTNERS Deborah Lambert Municipality of Amsterdam
PUBLICATION Blauwe kamer, 2012 Groen, 2012
AWARDS 1st prize
METROPOLITAN RIVER PARK| Amsterdam, The Netherlands
G107 BAO’AN SHENZHEN [CN]
COMMISSION Urban redevelopment strategy around the G107, the main road from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. The function of this highway is changed from an utilitarian infrastructure to a key driver for urban regeneration.
CLIENT Government of Bao'An District, Shenzhen Urban Planning & Land Resources Comite
TYPE Competition Public space Transformation Infrastructure
YEAR 2016-current
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Klaus-Peter Lorenz, Zofia Krzykawska, Laura Spenkelink MLA+, China Academy of Urban Planning and Design; Shenzhen Design & Research Institute
AWARDS 1st prize
G107 BAO’AN| Shenzhen, China
MULTIFUNCTIONAL WATERSCAPES SHKODRA [AL]
COMMISSION Development of strategic projects, to connect the urban development agenda with water management strategies for mid-size cities along rivers and sea coast.
CLIENT Municipality of Shkodra
TYPE Research Strategic planning Water management
YEAR 2015-2016
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Klaus-Peter Lorenz, Zofia Krzykawska, Anna Ioannidou UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft POLIS UNIVERSITY International School of Architecture and Urban Development Policies, Tirana
MULTIFUNCTIONAL WATERSCAPES| Skhodra, Albania
FREE HAVEN FOR URBAN PIONEERS REYKJAVIK [IS] COMMISSION Long term transformation strategy
CLIENT ReykjavÃkurborg
TYPE Study / Competition Public space design Urban planning
YEAR 2016 - current
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Klaus-Peter Lorenz, Joshua Brook-Lawson, Zofia Krzykawska, Laura Spenkelink JvantSpijker, Orri Steinarsson
AWARDS 1e prize
FREE HAVEN FOR URBAN PIONEERS| Reykjavik, Iceland
CITY SQUARE TIEL [NL]
COMMISSION Public space design Multipurpose square
CLIENT Municipality of Tiel, The Netherlands
TYPE Concept design Design development and detailing Working drawings and construction management
YEAR 2007 - 2009
TEAM & PARTNERS DeZwarteHond: Jeroen de Willigen, Marnix Vink, Michiel van Driessche
CITY SQUARE | Tiel, The Netherlands
INTEGRATED WATER STRATEGY BERAT [AL]
COMMISSION Strategy on resilient riverscapes.
CLIENT Atelier Albania Municipality of Berat, Albania
TYPE Competition Research
YEAR 2015
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Willemijn Van Manen, Carlijn Klomp, Fabrice Wack, Alexandra Merkulova UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft POLIS UNIVERSITY International School of Architecture and Urban Development Policies, Tirana
AWARDS 2nd prize
INTEGRATED WATER STRATEGY | Berat, Albania
CULTURAL QUARTER WESTLUIDENSE POORT TIEL [NL] COMMISSION Public space design of a new cultural quarter.
CLIENT Municipality of Tiel, The Netherlands Volker-Wessels
TYPE Design development and detailing Working drawings
YEAR 2013-2014
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Carlijn Klomp DeZwarteHond
CULTURAL QUARTER | Westluidense Poort Tiel, The Netherlands
URBAN WATERFRONT NOVOSIBIRSK [RU] COMMISSION Waterfront, vision and scenario study, landscape strategy.
CLIENT Brusnika Engineering and Design, LLC
TYPE Scenario study Landscape strategy Masterplan Public space design
YEAR 2014, ongoing
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Alexandra Merkulova, Laura Spenkelink, Willemijn van Manen KCAP Architects & Planners (masterplanner and architect)
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URBAN WATERFRONT | Novosibirsk, Russia
PARK CITY HANGZHOU[CN]
COMMISSION Transformation and development plan for the area along the S4 Highway, connecting the Asia Games Campus to the airport. Special focus on the landscape design around the elevated highway.
CLIENT City of Hangzhou
TYPE Study Public space design Masterplan
YEAR 2017
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix VInk, Steven Broekhof, Zofia Krzykawska, Klaudio Ruci, Hongjuan Zhang, Fanny Genti Inbo
PARK CITY| Hangzhou, China
GREEN ICONS DEN HAAG [NL] COMMISSION Strategical research on concepts for greening the urban environment, as a policy advice for the national government.
CLIENT Central Government Real Estate Agency
TYPE Study Research
YEAR 2017
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix VInk, Arjen Aarnoudse, Zofia Krzykawska, Fanny Genti TU Delft Dr.ir. Frank van der Hoeven Universiteit Wageningen dr.dipl.ing.Sanda Lenzholzer Bureau Stadsnatuur ing.Niels de Zwarte
GREEN ICONS| The Hague, The Netherlands
JONAS
AMSTERDAM [NL]
COMMISSION Integrated landscape design of residential complex (patio, roof garden, squares, quays)
CLIENT AMVEST
TYPE Public space design
YEAR 2017-2018
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix VInk, Mariya Protsyk, Laura Spenkelink, Klaudio Ruci, Ilva Mishtaku Orange Architects ABT
AWARDS 1e prize
JONAS| Amsterdam, The Netherlands
JONAS| Amsterdam, The Netherlands
CITY QUARTER DIETENBACH FREIBURG [DE] COMMISSION Masterplan + landscape design for a new mixed use quarter of 100ha, 6500 new dwellings,
CLIENT City Freiburg
TYPE Masterplan Public space design
YEAR 2017-2018
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix VInk, Steven Broekhof, Zofia Krzykawska, Klaudio Ruci, Maria Castrillo, Ilva Mishtaku, Fanny Genti, Ulrike Jagert Cityfรถrster Freiraum LA R + T engineers Transsolar
AWARDS Laureate
DIETENBACH|Freiburg, Germany
CARTESIUS QUARTER UTRECHT [NL] COMMISSION The masterplan for a newly to be developed neighbourhood.
CLIENT Aalberts, AM, Blauwhoed & BOEi
TYPE Masterplan, Landscape design, Urban Planning
YEAR 2018
TEAM & PARTNERS Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners, Barcode Architects, Fabrications, Next Architects, Plein06, ToBeWAXed, Mattmo creative BAM energy systems, Bureau Bouwfysica, Bureau voor Gebiedscommunicatie, Dekfordt, DGMR, Exponent, Greenhouse Advies, IF Technology, Klimaatgarant, Metron Bouwadvies, MRKWRDG, Realfort, Regelink Advies, The Missing Link, Urban Connectors, Van Voorden Bouwadvies, Vianen Bouwadvies, Vlaming Erfgoed
CARTESIUS|Utrecht, The Netherlands
SCHIE QUARTER SCHIEDAM [NL]
COMMISSION Development framework for the Schie Quarter as the connection between the historical center and the industrial harbour.
CLIENT Europan 12 Municipality of Schiedam, The Netherlands
TYPE Study / Competition Masterplan Public space design
YEAR 2013, ongoing
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Laura Spenkelink, Kim Kool Basic City Studio Komma
AWARDS Joint winner Europan 12
SCHIE QUARTER | Schiedam, The Netherlands
Let’s all plant a tree after X-mas
USE DENSIFICATION TO RECONNECT URBAN AREAS TO THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE
ALL KINDS OF CITY
Happy holidays
REYKJAVIK [IS] COMMISSION
Transformation of a post industrial harbor in Reykjavik into a residential area and natural park along the sea.
CLIENT Municipality of Reykjavik, Hömlur
TYPE Study / Competition Public space design Urbanism
YEAR 2013, ongoing
TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Carlijn Klomp, Alexandra Merkulova, Laura Spenkelink JvantSpijker, Orri Steinarsson
PUBLICATION Morgunblaðið, Architectenweb, Aritectuur.org, Archined, Scoop.it, WorldLandscapeArchitecture
AWARDS 1st prize
ALL KINDS OF CITY| Reykjavik, Iceland
ASYLUM SEEKERS CENTER TER APEL [NL]
COMMISSION Masterplan, public space design of the largest permanent reception center in The Netherlands, housing up to 2000 refugees, integrating schools, medical care, sport facilities, playgrounds.
CLIENT Centraal Orgaan voor Asielzoekers (COA) Koninklijke BAM Groep nv
TYPE Public space design Urbanism
YEAR 2014-2017 TEAM & PARTNERS Michiel van Driessche, Deborah Lambert, Marnix Vink, Laura Spenkelink, Carlijn Klomp, Willemijn van Manen, Alexandra Merkulova, Fabrice Wack, Evelina Jusbasjeva De Zwarte Hond BAM Bouw & Techniek
PUBLICATIONS Bauwelt, ‘Flucht nach vorn’, 2016
Pictures: Stijn Brakkee
ASYLUM SEEKERS CENTER| Ter Apel, The Netherlands
TEAM Felixx Landscape Architects and Planners was founded in 2014 by Michiel Van Driessche, Marnix Vink and Deborah Lambert. In recent years Felixx has developed into an office with an international scope, with ongoing projects in Europe, Asia and Africa. The office operates from Rotterdam, with an international group of 25 enthusiastic professionals. The team has a diverse set of skills with backgrounds in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, planning, science, and industrial design. We are proficient in managing high-profile, complex projects. Teams are tailored for each assignment, comprehensive experience is merged with uninhibited enthusiasm and creativity. We remain engaged to our projects from initiation till completion, working in full collaboration with our clients and partners during research, design, technical and construction stages.
MICHIEL VAN DRIESSCHE Landscape Architect
Michiel is a landscape architect and founding partner of Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners. Michiel graduated cum laude as landscape architect in 2007 at the University College in Ghent and obtained the Master of Arts in Landscape Architecture at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture in 2012. He has a strong focus on the environmental challenges and specializes in strategic planning. His strength as a designer lies in spatial research and large scale planning projects, as well as in complex public space projects. Michiel is mainly in charge of the international portfolio of Felixx.
BORN 1986
Ghent, Belgium
EDUCATION 2007 - 2012 2004 - 2007
M.A. Landscape Architecture, Academy of Architecture, Amsterdam, The Netherlands B.A., Cum Laude, Landscape Architecture, University of Ghent, Belgium
CAREER 2014 - current 2015 - current 2015 - current 2015 - current 2010 - 2013 2010 2009 – 2010 2007 - 2009 2006 – 2007
partner at Felixx, landscape architect UN-Habitat, Consultant Urban Planning Isocarp, Young Planning Professional Polis University Tirana, visiting lecturer KCAP, Rotterdam, senior landscap architect Juurlink[+]Geluk / CULD, Rotterdam, senior landscape designer Studio Sputnik / CULD, Rotterdam, landscape designer DeZwarteHond, Rotterdam, landscape designer Stijlgroep, Rotterdam, landscape designer
DEBORAH LAMBERT Public Space Designer
Deborah is a public space designer and founding partner of Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners. Deborah studied garden and landscape architecture at the Erasmus Hogeschool in Brussels and landscape architecture at the Leeds Metropolitan University in England, after which she obtained a Master of Arts in Urban Interior Design at the School of Fine Arts in Utrecht. She focuses on the social challenges and agendas in her designs and has a strong believe in local craftsmanship. Within the office, Deborah is the managing partner.
BORN 1978
Bonheiden, Belgium
EDUCATION 2003 - 2005 1998 - 1999 1997 - 2000 1994 - 1996
MA Urban Interior Design, School of Fine Arts Utrecht, The Netherlands Landscape Architecture, Leeds Metropolitan University, U.K. BA Landscape Architecture, Erasmushogeschool Brussels, Belgium Academy of Fine Arts Aarschot, Belgium
CAREER 2012 – current 2018 - current 2011– 2012 2011 2011 2011 2008 – 2010 2006 – 2008 2000 – 2006 1999
partner at Felixx, landscape architect TU Delft, guest lecturer DRO Municipality of Amsterdam, designer / project leader NASVI, New Delhi India, landscape architect Hogeschool Rotterdam, guest lecturer Vlug & Partners, Amsterdam, public space designer DRO Municipality of Amsterdam, public space designer Stijlgroep, Rotterdam, landscape architect tlu landscape architects, Utrecht, landscape designer Lammens L&H, Keerbergen, garden architect
Marnix is a landscape architect and founding partner of Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners. Marnix graduated with honours from the Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences in Velp, where he studied garden and landscape architecture. He has a pragmatic and process oriented attitude, resulting in strong designs that combine his interest in craftsmanship with conceptual design statements. At the office, Marnix is mainly responsible for a diverse range of public space projects in The Netherlands.
MARNIX VINK Landscape Architect
BORN 1971
Bergschenhoek, The Netherlands
EDUCATION 2006 1990 - 1995
Project Management - Janssen & Koekoek, Zwolle B.A., Landscape Architecture, Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences, Velp, The Netherlands
CAREER 2014 – current 2000 – 2014 2006 – 2013 2002 – 2005 2000 – 2002 1997 – 2000 1996 – 1997
partner at Felixx, landscape architect Freelance, urban designer and landscape architect DeZwarteHond (DZH), Rotterdam, senior projectleader KuiperCompagnons, Rotterdam, senior projectleader MVRDV, Rotterdam, urban designer and landscape architect WEST 8, Rotterdam, urban designer and landscape architect Hollandschap/Eurolandscape, Moerkapelle, urban designer and landscape architect
MARIA E. CASTRILLO project leader, architect, landscape designer
JOHN DE GROOT RAMONA STIEHL project leader, urban planner, project leader, landscape landscape designer architect
THIJS VAN DER ZOUWEN project leader, technical designer
NATALIA ANDREEVA architect
ZOFIA KRZYKAWSKA senior landscape architect
FANGFEI LIU architect, urban designer
ELAN REDEKOP VAN DER MEULEN landscape architect
ROBERT-JAN VAN DER LINDEN landscape designer
KLAUDIO RUCCI architect
FANNY GENTI landscape designer
ILVA MISHTAKU architect
ULRIKE JÄGERT landscape architect
ESTHER KRAAIJEVELD office manager
SOFIE POST pr manager
SILVIA D´AMATO intern