1. Classic parkbench:
symbol for recreation and usability for people
Classic plantpot:
symbol for a temporary event, to initiate a quick development
of specific sites
Four Eco-towers are located in the North,
South, West and East of the Singelpark and
function as landmarks for the pedestrian and
cyclists along the Singelpromenade but also
works as a signage for the traffic which drives
into the city center.
Information boards:
Three types of informa-
tion boards give histo-
rical and actual informa-
tions about the site and
give an overview of the
Singelpark by showing
the actual location.
With the three dimen-
sions a flexible usabi-
lity is guaranteed. The
boards are integrated
in anthracite coloured
metal frames.
A new layer of connecting elements (layer of orientation and information) get layed over the
rich existing structures to create a new identity for Leiden’s Singelpark. A corporate design with
a recognizable logo of the Singelpark, specific colours and materials simplifies the orientation
for the pedestrian. Through information boards, specific furniture, lighting of the bridges and
the Singelpark insignia the pedestrian and the cyclists get guided through the park.
Singelpark insignia/Branding:
As orientation system we propose to use unconventional tools instead of using standardized
orientation signs. The orientation system, as a recurrent structure, provides a high potential to
create identity. It should be iconographic to get visible and to stay in mind of the pedestrian.
The Singelpark insignias are engraved metal plates, which get installed into the existing sur-
faces of the site or get attached at existing vertical elements. Like stepping stones they form an
orientation ribbon along the Singelpaths. In situations where the direction of the Singel is not
clear, the Singelpark insignias are more dense to each other, while the distance between the
insignias get bigger in the parks.
Since the first developments of the
city, the Singel has an important
significance for Leiden.
It changes from a defending ele-
ment for the young city in the 17th-
18th century (with a moat and pro-
tective barriers) into a center of
production and industrial growing
in the 18th and 19th century.
Today, in a generation of indus-
tial regression , the Singel gets a
new meaning as an important open
space which encloses the historical
city center.
The Singelpark - a string of green
pearls inside and a green prome-
nade outside the former defense
waters. The strength of this extra-
ordinary composition lies in the
individuality of the pearls and the
continuity of the outer promenade,
communicating over the bluish
green mirror of water.
We propose to further work their in-
dividuality and enrich the necklace
with even more different places, al-
lowing for appropriation by all citi-
zens of Leiden. Wewershuisjes
1640
Oostenrijk wall tower
Former transformationstation
1675
Windmolen
1771
Industrialisation
1837
Singelpark
2013
Temporary green pots for immediately positiv effects to emhasize the Singelparkconcept. Later they could be
reorganized and reused for other events.
Transformation of a typical street entrance situation of the Singelpromenade. The pedestrian becomes more important and our landmark
makes orientation easy.
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Oude Rijn
Witte Singel
Witte Singel
Huigpark
Blekerspark
Begraafsplaats Zijlpoort
Plantsoen
Hortus botanicus
Rembrandtpark
Park de Put
Lammermarkt Centraleplaats
Ankerpark
Katoenpark
Rijn
Nieuwe Rijn
Morssingel
Rijnsburger Singel
Maresingel
Herensingel
Zijlsingel
Zoeterwoudsesingel
SCHEME SINGELPARK ORIENTATION
SCHEME SINGELPARK FACADE TO FACADE SCHEME SINGELPARK METAMORPHOSIS
SINGELPARKLEIDEN
ELEMENTS SINGELPARK FURNITURE
ORIENTATION SINGELPROMENADE
Transformation of a typical hidden entrance situation of the Singelpromenade. Orientation becomes easy to follow the Singelpark.

2. The existing parks and squares (pearls) along the Singel have al-
ready a specific quality and function well as leasure areas for the
living and working population of Leiden.
They don’t need to be redesigned. What they need is enhanced
visibility by taking out clutter and connecting them, a strengthened
identity by naming and exaggeration, and completion by taking
given spatial opportunities at former bulwarks.
CREATING CONTINUITY
The two-way-road along the Singel should be
transformed to a slow one-way system, giving
more space for a continuous promenade with
generous access to the water. Places to stay
transform the visual appearance of the given
spaces to an easy to use green area.
It is not about their size but about a recogniz-
able continuity of a fixed set of elements.
Tree rows get completed.
Surfaces of the streets which pass through
the Singelpark get changed into clinker brick.
It slows down and marks the entrance into
the city center.
Oostenrijk wall tower
Van der Werfpark
Hortus Botanicus
1e Binnenvestgracht
The Singelpark bridges will be emphasized through effect
lighting and will be visible from far away.
While the orientation system and the furniture navigates the
pedestrian at daytime, a green illumination of the bridges at
nighttime identify them as elements of the Singelpark.
The Rembrandtpark a new pearl in the singelpark. Ecotower, pontoon and furniture makes it part of the ensemble.
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Zijlssingel
Zijlpoort
Huigpark
Begraafsplaats Zijlpoort
Ankerpark
Begraafsplaats Groenesteeg
Jan van Houtkade
Plantagelaan
Hoge Rijndijk
Fruinlaan
Zoeterwoudsesingel
Zoeterwoudsesingel
Plantsoen
Lammenschansweg
Herenstraat
EAST ECOTOWER
TREETOPWALK
SOUTH ECOTOWER
GARENMARKT
NORTH ECOTOWERHaarlemmerweg
Maresingel
Herensingel
Kooilaan
Koningstraat
OudeHerengracht
Marnixstraat
PEARL CENTRALEPLAATS
Langegracht
Rijnsburgersingel
Morssingel
Stationsweg
Steenstraat
Noordeinde
Haagweg
Morsweg
Plesmanlaan
WitteSingel
Witte Singel
Boisotkade
WEST ECOTOWER
UNIVERSITY PONTOON
CONNECTION THROUGH
THE HORTUS BOTANICUS
GARDEN BOAT
GARDENBOAT
GARDENBOAT
GARDENBOAT
GARDENBOAT
GARDEN BOAT
PONTOON
PONTOON
GARDENBOAT
PONTOON
PONTOON
NEW WATERGATE
PONTOON
PONTOON
PEARL LAMMERMARKT
PONTOON
NEW BRIDGE
NEW BRIDGE
NEW BRIDGE
PEARL LAKENPLEIN
MEELFABRIEK
PEARL KAARSENMAKERSPLEIN
PONTOON
PONTOON
Jan van Goyerkade
Schelpenkade
Molen de Valk
Molen de Put
Morspoort
Museum Volkenkunde
SITEPLAN SINGELPARK 1:2500
SCHEME SINGELPARK LINKS
PROMENADE DEVELOPMENT „OUTSIDE“ SINGEL

3. One of the two existing wind mills is located on the Lam-
mermarkt. It gets to the center of a new Lawn Park. In
dependence on the historical protective barriers the lawn
areas get folded up and create introverted and extroverted
spaces. A multifunctional park is been developed to provide
space for recreation and activity, for events and as a mee-
ting point under the landmark mill.
WATER ACTIVATION
Beside the huge pearls – public squares and
parks – small interventions get added to acti-
vate the water edge and to create a connec-
tion between water and parks. Swimming
pontoons, swimming gardens on top of the
old barges and footbridges get developed.
PEARLIMAGE CENTRALEPLAATS
The site of the existing central power station changes into the new
fairground for Leiden - the Centraleplaats. With it’s broad open
square it provides space for events, fun rides and other activities.
It gets a frame of trees which create a treetop-roof. Under this roof
the activity slows down, benches invite for relaxing and watching
the activities on the square. Waterbound surfaces provide spaces
for playing boule or other games.
PEARLIMAGE LAKENPLEIN
Two neighborhood squares/parks get developed at the eastern
part of the Singel. One of them is shown underneath. Treerows
frame the square. The heart of the square is a deepend area.
With a step of 45cm the edge of this area prevents a seating step
where parents can sit to watch their children play in the secured
area. A combination of lawn and a water playground provide many
possibilities for the children to play. The water theme which is om-
nipresent around the whole Singel gets to an usable feature for
the children.
Gardenboats as spacemaker in the houseboatlines. New direct connection through the hortus botanicus courtyard.
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PEARLIMAGE CENTRALEPLAATS
PEARLIMAGE LAKENPLEIN
PEARLIMAGE LAMMERMARKT
PARK FURNITURE „OUTSIDE“ SINGEL