Hotello Insecta The Keesman

10,000ths of visitors expected

This AIRBee&Bee in Alkmaar is open! Stadswerken072 is committed to more attention to biodiversity in the Municipality of Alkmaar and asked me to design an insect hotel for traffic circle De Keesman. A cool challenge in terms of time because the bulb crowd “had” to get into the ground on time.

Client	City Works 072 Alkmaar
Realization	2021-2022
Dimensions	6-corner, 10m wide, 3.5m high
Material	Corten steel
Location	Traffic circle the Keesman Alkmaar

Thanks to Stadswerken072, Gemeente Alkmaar, Insect Hotel Ruud, JUB Holland and Bonte Berm

Pied Verge

Biodiversity in the urban environment is seen as increasingly important. And it is! In addition, there is much focus on ecological management and the development of herb-rich vegetation. To the

To increase biodiversity and guarantee a long flowering period, the concept of The Colorful Verge was developed.

Within this concept, the strengths of annual, biennial and perennial (native) seed mixtures are combined with a customized flower bulb mixture. This provides vegetation with a long flowering period, greater biodiversity and extensive, ecological maintenance. Also, this combination enhances the seasonal experience.