THE ARTIST’S GARDEN, SCHOORLDAM
Location: Schoorldam, North Holland
Assignment: garden design, material plan, planting plan
Status: completed
Client: private
Design: Studio Botaniq
Execution: Baron Sierbestrating, Schouten Tuincreaties
The Artist’s Garden in Schoorldam was designed as an intimate and atmospheric outdoor space inspired by woodland gardens and naturalistic planting. The garden combines sculptural elements, layered greenery and soft textures to create a calm retreat for contemplation, outdoor living and artistic inspiration.
A restrained palette of corten steel, bamboo, terracotta and natural stone gives the garden a warm and tactile character throughout the seasons. Meandering gravel paths and subtle level changes create depth and movement within the compact space, while multi-stem trees and bamboo provide privacy and a sense of enclosure.
The planting design focuses on texture, rhythm and seasonal detail, with shade-loving perennials, flowering bulbs and soft grasses creating a natural and immersive atmosphere. A sculptural rusted steel tree acts as a focal point within the garden and reinforces the artistic identity of the space.