Waterdunen

Laudation by Philipp Sattler At the end of the 1990s, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen was facing several challenges: a weak seawall, the coast needed strengthening, the region’s economy and quality of life were at a low ebb, and a lot of tidal nature had been lost due to the deepening of the Westerschelde. The Waterdunen…

Mount Stewart

Laudation by Philipp Sattler The National Trust’s Mount Stewart is an environmentally remarkable site. It sits on the eastern shore of Strangford Lough, the largest sea inlet in the British Isles and Northern Ireland’s most protected nature reserve. In the early 19th century, the estate’s ‘sea plantation’ was created. Acting as a buffer against the…

Grüner Bunker St. Pauli

Laudation by Philipp Sattler The former anti-aircraft bunker, one of the largest high-rise bunkers in Germany with a floor area of 75 x 75 metres, has been extended by five pyramid-shaped storeys to a height of 58 metres, inspired by concept of INTER±POL Interdisziplinäre Studios GmbH. A 560-metre-long green mountain path leads up to the…

Atmos

Zurich West has developed rapidly in recent years, and the pressure on open spaces has increased as a result. The Atmos site is located in the immediate vicinity of a very characteristic existing poplar avenue. The new development creates more space, e.g. for a pavilion with climbing plants. A popular bakery has found a new…

Hepworth Wakefield Garden

Tom Stuart-Smith’s design is inspired by its unusual setting between 19th century red brick mills and a 21st century art gallery, bordered by the River Calder. It echoes the bold, angular forms of the gallery, designed by David Chipperfield, while drawing on a naturalism that reflects Barbara Hepworth’s deep connection with the landscape. Seating, open…

Seminar: Climate Adaptation Measures

On 28 June 2024, the morning of the award ceremony for the European Garden Award (see other news), we invite you to the seminar ‘Climate Adaptation Projects’ in the Stallhof at Schloss Dyck. The presentations will be held in English. 10:00 Introduction and welcome Jens Spanjer, Schloss Dyck Foundation Christian Gruessen, European Garden Heritage Network…

Awarding Ceremony

Award ceremony on 28 June in Schloss Dyck We cordially invite you to the presentation of the European Garden Award to ten prize winners from 16:00. We are particularly pleased that Ina Scharrenbach, Minister for Regional Identity, Communities and Local Government, Building and Digitalisation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, will be attending the award…

Call open until 31.12.2023

We have started the Open Call for the European Garden Award. You can submit your proposals for the award in 2024 until 31 December 2023. This does not involve any costs or other obligations for you. Further information can be found in our online form (please open the link by clicking on “Read more” if…