Keukenhof, the legendary tulip garden in the Dutch town of Lisse, has been one of the Netherlands' major tourist attractions for decades. However, the gardens' access points had always been notably unceremonious, despite the wondrous flowers that grace its interior. Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo has changed that by building a unique and striking pavilion to greet visitors at the main entrance.
The inviting and open gatehouse at Keukenhof is most notable because of its roof. The design is formed from an interwoven series of isosceles triangles, giving a latticed structure that stretches across the entire entrance. This lattice is made from light timber, which contrasts nicely in comparison to the complex shadows that its forms create.
What's Driving This Trend
- Timber Lattice Structures
- The creation of interwoven isosceles triangles from light timber to form latticed structures.
- Innovative Garden Structures
- The development of innovative, striking and unique structures such as latticed pavilions to greet visitors at garden entrances.
- Nature-inspired Architecture
- The use of natural forms and patterns, such as triangles, to create architecture that blends in with and complements natural environments.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Opportunities for architecture and design firms to create innovative structures that make a statement at entrances to gardens and other public spaces.
- Tourism
- Possibilities for garden attractions and tourism companies to enhance visitor experiences by incorporating striking and unique pavilions at entrance points.
- Timber and Woodworking
- Opportunities for timber and woodworking companies to create custom-made, high-quality latticed structures for garden pavilions, entranceways, and other public spaces.
