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Indonesian yard
Immerse yourself in memories of the former Dutch East Indies.
The Indonesian Yard was created by people with ties to the former Dutch East Indies. Some of them once lived there themselves and had to leave (in many cases against their will), while for others it was the home of their parents or ancestors. Nature, gardens and the outdoors are often an important part of their memories and stories. Here in the Netherlands, however, the plants and weather are rather different from those in that part of the world. So what do you do to keep those memories alive? You create a wonderfully informal garden or space with typically Dutch ferns, geraniums, busy Lizzies and cherry laurels. You then add bamboo, cannas and gerberas to create an atmosphere that encourages people to talk about their ties to the Dutch East Indies. That is exactly what happens in the Indonesian Yard.
Constructed here in 2004.