Rewilding Europe has simply moved to a brand new head workplace on the outskirts of Nijmegen, which has fittingly been named “Wild Quarters”. Surrounded by nature, this new and galvanizing area is the beginning of a brand new chapter for Rewilding Europe, positioning us properly to speed up the scaling up of rewilding throughout Europe.
Maren van der Burght
Room to develop
Rewilding Europe is delighted to announce that it has moved to “Wild Quarters” – our new head workplace – on the verdant outskirts of the Dutch metropolis of Nijmegen. Surrounded by lush woodlands, and near numerous Dutch rewilding websites, similar to these on the floodplains of the Rhine and Meuse rivers, the situation enjoys a profound reference to nature. The constructing housing the workplace, which is a nationwide monument, has been extensively renovated to remodel it into an inspiring workspace. Wild Quarters was formally declared open on September 12.
Since Rewilding Europe was based in 2011, we’ve got transitioned from an formidable concept into an influential and impactful organisation, working to understand large-scale nature restoration throughout Europe. Transferring to Wild Quarters, which represents the beginning of a brand new chapter for our creating initiative, will place us properly for continued development, and we stay up for the alternatives our new residence will carry.
“Our new headquarters symbolises Rewilding Europe’s dedication to the restoration of nature and can function a vibrant hub for European collaboration and synergy,” says Frans Schepers, Rewilding Europe’s Govt Director. “This lovely, well-equipped workplace will assist us to forge productive new partnerships, and strengthen current ones, as we proceed to push boundaries and work to scale up rewilding throughout the continent.”
An exquisite location
Till lately, Rewilding Europe’s work was coordinated from an workplace on the Radboud College campus in Nijmegen. However with our operations increasing, discovering a brand new workplace with more room grew to become a necessity. Wild Quarters is situated only a kilometre away from the previous workplace, within the village of Heilig Landstichting, within the municipality of Berg en Dal.
The brand new head workplace enjoys a unbelievable location within the grounds of Heilig Landstichting’s Museumpark Orientalis (Holy Land Museum), which comprises 29 nationally designated buildings and objects in oriental type, designed by Dutch architect Jan Stuyt. Through the renovation, Rewilding Europe made efforts to protect and restore the heritage worth of the constructing, whereas additionally creating a totally purposeful and welcoming fashionable workplace setting.
Intimate reference to nature
Wild Quarters, which is located on a forested ridge, embodies a deep reference to nature. The inside, conceived by spatial design agency Studio NousNous – an organization recognized for its experience in biophilic design – makes intensive use of pure and recycled supplies. Biophilic design enhances the connection between folks and nature, stimulates creativity, reduces stress, improves psychological readability, and enhances total well-being.
KEK dnl, a design studio based mostly in Heilig Landstichting, refined the design and managed the implementation with nice consideration to element, whereas contractor Cuppens + zn carried out the renovation.
Rewilding Europe want to thank all these companions who supported the renovation and realisation of Wild Quarters. We stay up for welcoming all these linked with our work to our new residence.
