Working visit to gardens
It is always fun to see our designs come to life! This summer, our landscape architects, designers and supervisors went on a working visit to gardens of various clients to see the result after the construction and/or renovation of the gardens. This allowed us to reflect, see and learn together what works well in practice and what could be improved.
Working visit
This summer, our landscape architects, designers and supervisors went on a working visit to gardens of various clients to view the results after the construction and/or renovation of the gardens. This allowed us to reflect, see and learn together what works well in practice and what could be improved.
For example, we visited Revaleiland in the Houthavens of Amsterdam to view the inner garden/roof garden of Woonstichting Lieven de Key. Organic shapes, lots of greenery and elements such as a raised planter, hedges, A terrace with picnic benches and space for fitness ensure a pleasant and peaceful living environment in this design.
Our colleague Ruud Boon also gave a presentation to the residents of the Anton Peters- and Anthony Spatzierhof in Amsterdam. In this presentation he explained the designs for the renovation of the gardens in the courtyards of 'Bluebanddorp', a design that Smit Groenadvies made together with Buro Mien Ruys on behalf of Ymere. The first garden of the five courtyards was recently constructed. The four other courtyards are still in the engineering phase and will follow later this year.
Other current affairs
New corporate identity for Buro Mien Ruys! Together we are Prommenz
Prommenz is growing! And that is why we are taking the next step in our development as an organization. Over the past fifteen years, Prommenz has developed into an integrated consultancy and engineering firm. And Buro Mien Ruys has been part of that since 2023!
Historic Albert Heijn villa – with a garden by Mien Ruys!
Sometimes designs by Mien Ruys pop up unexpectedly in the news. This time in the North Holland daily newspaper and The Telegraaf. It concerns a special villa on the Provincialeweg in Zaandam, which is currently for sale on Funda.
Greening the schoolyard? Bring the play area to life
Many schoolyards are still grey and functionally designed. They consist mainly of tiles and offer little challenge or experience for children. At the same time, problems such as heat stress, flooding, and a lack of physical activity are increasing.