New boulevard
Gepubliceerd: 17 augustus 2010 Laatste wijziging: 23 april 2012
The Spanish architect Manuel De Solà-Morales has designed a wonderful new boulevard in Scheveningen. Safe and attractive! This is the ultimate aim of the work currently taking place on the coast of Scheveningen.
The Delfland Water Board is responsible for coastal safety. In order to diminish the power of the waves, the beach is being widened. Consequently, there is no need for the dyke to be so high. The new dyke is 1 kilometre long and 12 metres above Amsterdam Ordnance Datum. However, not much of it will be visible: most of it will be integrated under the new boulevard. A clever and innovative solution!
The boulevard will become an eye-catcher with allure, designed by top Spanish architect De Solà-Morales. Following the original undulating course of the dunes, the boulevard merges naturally into its surroundings. Its different height levels separate cars, bicycles and pedestrians as much as possible, creating a relaxing and safe environment in which to take a stroll or bicycle ride with a wonderful view over the sea!
Wide steps all along the boulevard provide easy access to the different levels. The Keizerstraat will have an imposing gateway to the beach. Natural stone, paving bricks, bands of green space and shell asphalt provide high quality appeal. Lovely benches and atmospheric lighting give the boulevard its wonderful ambiance in the evening.