3D Printed Playground and Scale Model
Vertico worked with Lankheet Estate to create a 3D printed concrete water playground that brings medieval irrigation techniques to life. The interactive installation teaches visitors how water was managed on the estate, combining historical knowledge with modern fabrication.
A working scale model
The playground is part of a broader initiative by the Rijn en IJssel Water Board. Vertico was asked to produce a scale model of the estate's irrigation system, designed by Iman Hadzhivalcheva.
The model has working locks and channels, so visitors, including school groups, can control the water flow by hand and see how the system works.
Design and fabrication
With 3D concrete printing, Vertico did not need traditional wooden molds. That made it possible to build the complex, meandering waterways directly. The process involved:
- Collaborative planning: working closely with Eric Brinckmann of Lankheet Estate to develop the concept
- Digital design: translating sketches into CAD models and robot code
- Production: printing the intricate structure in a short time
The project shows how printed concrete can serve construction and public space projects with custom geometry. See the full water playground project for more detail.
Educational value
The water playground illustrates the ingenuity of historical irrigation methods. By changing the water flow themselves, visitors learn about water management practices that have been used for centuries.
Credits
- Client: Lankheet Estate
- Design: Iman Hadzhivalcheva
- Project lead: Eric Brinckmann
- Partners: Rijn en IJssel Water Board, Van Heteren, Bart-Jan Scheltens, Rouwmaat Groep
More examples of heritage and technology meeting in print are in our 3D concrete printing projects.
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