{"id":6315,"date":"2025-06-30T12:23:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/20years.enterthemothership.com\/portfolio\/het-liesveldpark\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T11:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T11:42:59","slug":"het-liesveldpark","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/spectrum.enterthemothership.com\/en\/portfolio\/het-liesveldpark\/","title":{"rendered":"Het Liesveldpark"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ inverted_device_order=”yes” content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”343319″][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-108155″ medias=”6321,6320,6319,6318,6322,6316″ gutter_size=”3″ media_items=”media|lightbox|original,icon,caption” screen_lg=”1000″ screen_md=”600″ screen_sm=”480″ single_overlay_opacity=”1″ single_h_align=”right” single_v_position=”bottom” single_padding=”1″ single_title_dimension=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”200891″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”1″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”162733″ el_class=”info”][vc_custom_heading auto_text=”yes” heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”233386″]This is a custom heading element…[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_raw_html]W3BvcnRmb2xpb19pbmZvXQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”712970″]The Liesveld Viaduct in Vlaardingen is undergoing a radical transformation. What was once a concrete traffic artery is being turned into a green, vibrant urban park: the Liesveldpark. This Mothership initiative connects past and future through one powerful element \u2014 water. Not only as a natural phenomenon, but as a carrier of identity, history, and the city\u2019s vision for the future.<\/p>\n

Vlaardingen has a deep-rooted relationship with water \u2014 from prehistoric creeks and delta works to a thriving herring fleet. This connection forms the heart of the park\u2019s design. Atop the viaduct, a winding creek will flow, surrounded by greenery and seating areas \u2014 a tangible ode to Vlaardingen\u2019s culture and the region\u2019s centuries-old tradition of water management. The park will become a place of tranquility, encounter, and experience, where history quite literally flows through the landscape.<\/p>\n

The design takes inspiration from iconic projects such as the High Line in New York but embraces a distinctly Vlaardingen identity. Contributions from landscape designers like Piet Oudolf and Nico Wissing ensure a future-proof, climate-adaptive design rich in biodiversity. The park provides cooling during hot summers and brings color and vitality to the city\u2019s urban core.<\/p>\n

In addition to the viaduct itself, the spaces beneath and the adjoining squares are integrated into the design. Markets, gatherings, and events will find a new home in the heart of the city. A temporary pop-up park serves as a preview, allowing residents to experience what the future will look like.<\/p>\n

With the Liesveldpark, Vlaardingen gains not only a unique public space but also a powerful narrative. Water \u2014 as a source of life and a symbol of the city \u2014 transforms the park into a place where identity, climate, and community converge. The viaduct will no longer be a structure slated for demolition, but a green carrier of meaning: the Water Bearer of Vlaardingen.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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