{"id":5441,"date":"2025-06-30T14:45:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T14:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/20years.enterthemothership.com\/portfolio\/de-drijvende-dijk\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:20:36","slug":"de-drijvende-dijk","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/spectrum.enterthemothership.com\/en\/portfolio\/de-drijvende-dijk\/","title":{"rendered":"De Drijvende Dijk"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At the heart of the design lies a gently curving floating dyke that connects the shores of the Lingemeren. On one side, it shelters a series of floating \u201cpolders\u201d planted with grass, fruit trees, and flowers. These green, movable islands are accessible to walkers and cyclists, creating a vibrant and living space on the water. On the other side, a five-hectare field of undulating solar panels generates renewable energy while serving as a bold visual statement.<\/p>\n

The design makes the act of \u2018floating\u2019 physically tangible: visitors can directly feel the subtle movement of the water beneath them. In doing so, it creates not only a spatial connection but also a sensory one. The dyke is partially navigable, allowing recreational boat traffic to pass freely through the lake.<\/p>\n

Construction will make use of recycled and locally sourced materials, along with sustainable techniques such as helophyte filters and floating ecosystems by Biomatrix Water. The result is a self-sustaining, climate-resilient landscape that invites recreation, reflection, and education.<\/p>\n

De Drijvende Dijk is an ode to Dutch hydraulic engineering \u2014 a place where the centuries-old dialogue with water is reimagined in service of a sustainable future.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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