Hanging gardens of Wansum: blending 3D printing with urban greenery
Vertico worked with German artist Christian Odzuck to produce a 3D printed scale model for his artistic concept The Hanging Gardens of Wanssum. Odzuck is known for his extensive work in public space. Here he uses 3D concrete printing to explore where art, architecture and sustainable urban development meet.
The project is set in the industrial outskirts of Wanssum, along the Stayerhofweg. It is part of a larger pilot initiative to develop the first street in the Netherlands built in the spirit of the circular economy.
Odzuck's contribution takes the form of a series of concrete sculptures inspired by the ancient myth of the Hanging Gardens.
The hanging gardens concept
The project draws on the legend of the hanging gardens. Odzuck describes it as follows:
"The basic idea is to develop a concept based on the idea of the hanging gardens for the Stayerhofweg. The aim is to implement a series of sculptural interpretations of the hanging gardens in concrete print. Accompanied by various performances and concerts to establish a connection of the art pieces with the city. This concept will be presented in the context of Nieuwe Uitzichten and made visible through the exhibition. The concept can then be taken up by the city and worked out for later implementation."
From model to reality
Vertico's 3D printed model is part of a broader research and exhibition process under the umbrella of Nieuwe Uitzichten.
The concept was developed during summer 2022 and presented in an interactive exhibition with local residents and city officials. Temporary sketches, mock-ups and prototypes were used to shape the conversation and test spatial scenarios.
What comes next
The final design and timeline for the redevelopment of the Stayerhofweg are still in progress. Odzuck's artistic groundwork gives the city a clear starting point.
The Hanging Gardens of Wanssum show how art can lead urban change, with 3D concrete printing used for construction as well as for inclusion and environmental reflection. Read more about Vertico's work in architectural design and in 3D printed urban furniture.
Credits
- Artist: Christian Odzuck
- 3D printed scale model: Vertico
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