Rooftop trees planted at MVRDV's Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Tree planting has commenced at MVRDV's Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the anticipated art depot that will feature exhibition falls, a sculpture roof garden and restaurant, and expansive public grounds. Photo by Fred Ernst. Courtesy of MVRDV.As part of the tree installation, 75 large birches will be lifted 35 meters to the roof of the depot. The rooftop forest was designed in collaboration with MTD landschapsarchitecten from Den Bocsh. The tree species are Betula pubescens, a soft birch that grows to ten meters and is said to be resistant to varying weather conditions. Photo by Arjen Ketting. Courtesy of MVRDV.Expected to remain standing for several decades, the trees will be maintained via a special watering system to ensure the soil will never dry out.
Tree planting has commenced at MVRDV's Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the anticipated art depot that will feature exhibition falls, a sculpture roof garden and restaurant, and expansive public grounds.
As part of the tree installation, 75 large birches will be lifted 35 meters to the roof of the depot. The rooftop forest was designed in collaboration with MTD landschapsarchitecten from Den Bocsh. The tree species are Betula pubescens, a soft birch that grows to ten meters and is said to be resistant to varying weather conditions.
Expected to remain standing for several decades, the trees will be maintained via a special watering system to ensure the soil will never dry out.
