In the heart of De Pijp, an old school is transforming into the new cultural hub INDEBT. Inside, hard work is being done, while a green, open garden with native plants is taking shape in the old schoolyard. Go see how the garden is made of tiles, experience the silence, and meet the makers.
Green sculpture garden
A new cultural space is emerging at the INDEBT Foundation. An important part of this is the ecological sculpture garden by Rein Kooyman. In this project, he combines garden design with visual art. This large artwork serves as a site for research. But it is also a green oasis in the heart of De Pijp where artists, children, the elderly and local residents can unwind.
The garden builds upon Kooyman's earlier work, Navigating the Unseen (2021), in which he used natural materials such as stone and moss for his artworks. In this garden, he works with the classic Dutch paving tile. This tile symbolises the post-war architectural style. By transforming the square, hard tile into round, flowing forms, something hard changes into something that feels natural and lively.
The garden changes with the Dutch seasons. Kooyman creates the garden from natural residual materials. In this way, a distinction arises between nature and what man makes. Ultimately, a garden is not real nature. It is a place where people shape nature and where nature and design meet.
Practical information:
• From 12 years old
