Sustainable and local: Wood from our own nature reserves
For a building where nature experience, heritage, and education come together, the choice of materials is decisive.. With the delivered Larch Dutch Wood® the facade cladding aligns seamlessly with the vision of Natuurmonumenten. Hollands Hout® is sourced from sustainably managed Dutch forests. This means minimal transport distances, a low CO₂ footprint, and a direct connection to the Dutch landscape.
Untreated Larch for natural graying
The facade cladding is untreated applied. Untreated larch wood is naturally strong, rich in resin, and highly resistant to the Dutch climate. By leaving the wood untreated, it will grey naturally and evenly under the influence of sun and rain. This gives the building a warm, characteristic appearance that gradually blends into the monumental greenery of Landgoed De Wielewaal..
Project:
- Project: Nature Center De Wielewaal
- Location: Eindhoven
- Client / Partners: Natuurmonumenten, Municipality of Eindhoven, ASML
- Editing: Untreated
- Material: Dutch Larch Wood®
- Quality mark: FSC® certified (FSC-CO21732)