NL Architects

31/08/2026

Photos by Sebastian van Damme of Clubverzamelgebouw Sportpark Olympia

Sebastian van Damme

21/08/2026

STATION ZIG

04/08/2026

STATION ZIG

03/08/2026

The emblematic Dutch landscape type, the Polder, is devoid of trees. The emptiness of the grasslands -that are reclaimed from the sea- serves as a welcome counterpoint to the otherwise cluttered conditions of the Low Countries. It provides a spectacular unobstructed view, an open horizon. But the openness has a downside: the cattle that is supposed to graze here has no place to hide from the scorching sun. The peat pastures provide zero shade.

Would planting trees help to reduce overheating?

Traditionally Polders are deliberately kept open. Trees extract large amounts of water from the soil and as such jeopardize the delicate water balance, leading to the drying out of the peat soil and eventually land subsidence. Also, grass does not grow very well under the crowns and trees might stand in the way of efficient maintenance: mowing, fertilizing and dredging of the irrigation system become less easy.

Even though it is becoming increasingly clear that shade is an essential feature for the well-being of livestock most farmers -luckily- refrain from planting.

While at this moment several holiday destinations are banning parasols from beaches, in an attempt to protect nature, manage overcrowding and reduce the risk of fire, perhaps the recently developed moveable Shade for Cows could offer a pleasant alternative for shading the meadows. Soon the Polders might be animated with self-driving umbrellas.

Images: Zhongnan Lao

03/08/2026

Nice Bulbvase Paolo!
Why not try digital pottery too?

http://www.nlarchitects.nl/flowerbulb/
Bulb Vase is a web tool that allows you to digitally mould a small vase according to your liking. Just drag the sliders to adjust the figure: stretch the neck, swing the body, squeeze the butt.
Bulb Vase is a form of binary pottery: an exploration into the potential of mass customization.
Once you’ve created a satisfying shape you can place your order. We will 3D print your object and send it to you.

Play with it:
http://www.nlarchitects.nl/flowerbulb/

prothesisforflowers

03/08/2026

Bye Bye Paolo
It was fantastic to work with you! Good luck with you new endeavors. Let’s stay in touch.

Very nice Tee!

NL A T-Shirts

14/07/2026

Nice Bulbvase Bjarne!
Fijne plek!
Van harte

Why not try digital pottery too?

http://www.nlarchitects.nl/flowerbulb/
Bulb Vase is a web tool that allows you to digitally mould a small vase according to your liking. Just drag the sliders to adjust the figure: stretch the neck, swing the body, squeeze the butt.
Bulb Vase is a form of binary pottery: an exploration into the potential of mass customization.
Once you’ve created a satisfying shape you can place your order. We will 3D print your object and send it to you.

Play with it:
http://www.nlarchitects.nl/flowerbulb/

prothesisforflowers

08/07/2026

Good luck with you new endeavors, Lina. It would be great to join forces again in the future!

What a beautiful T-Shirt!

NL A T-Shirts

08/07/2026

Nice Bulbvase Lina!
Why not try digital pottery too?

http://www.nlarchitects.nl/flowerbulb/
Bulb Vase is a web tool that allows you to digitally mould a small vase according to your liking. Just drag the sliders to adjust the figure: stretch the neck, swing the body, squeeze the butt.
Bulb Vase is a form of binary pottery: an exploration into the potential of mass customization.
Once you’ve created a satisfying shape you can place your order. We will 3D print your object and send it to you.

Play with it:
http://www.nlarchitects.nl/flowerbulb/

prothesisforflowers

30/06/2026

Touwenterrein at Vierwindenstraat designed for the Principaal together with Sant en Co, completed in 2010 seems to be ageing quite well.

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