Located near the village of Mildam in Friesland, the Ecokathedraal is much more than just a work of art: it is a living laboratory where architecture and nature coexist in perfect symbiosis. Conceived in the 1970s by philosopher and landscape architect Louis le Roy (1924-2012), this project is based on the accumulation of recycled building materials, allowing flora and fauna to reclaim their rights.
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A project spanning centuries
The goal? To study the long-term evolution of interactions between humans and nature. Designed to continue until the year 3000, this project is part of an eco-responsible and experimental vision. To ensure its sustainability, the Stichting Tijd was created in 2001 to encourage similar initiatives in the Netherlands and abroad.
A model for the future
In 2008, the Ecokathedraal was officially recognized in a dedicated urban development plan, allowing for the development of other ecokathedrals throughout the Netherlands. At the same time, the Le Roy Tuin, an ever-evolving ecological park, is part of the same approach in Heerenveen.
