Capturing a landscape before change

Ann Bousema's photography book documents De Volgerplas before its urban transformation. Instead of showing future developments, I chose to celebrate the natural landscape's abstract beauty at the moment while it remained untouched. This approach captures the essence of a place in transition—honoring what was before what will be.

We aimed to capture the landscape in its natural state while honoring its history. By combining images of demolished buildings with architectural drawings, we created abstract compositions that blend past memories with future potential. These designs encourage reflection on change and inspire imagination about what's possible.

We blended the original landscape, historic buildings, architectural plans, and creative designs to show how De Volgerplas weaves together its past, present, and future. This visual story captures both the physical transformation and the community's hopes for reimagining this special urban space.