298

Arte Útil archive nr:

298

Initiator:

John Körmeling

Location:

The Netherlands

Category:

urban-development, social

Users:

Stichting Terremoto (UlrikeHelmer and Boris Everts), Residents of Nieuw Unicum.

Maintained by:

Stichting Nieuw Unicum, SKOR

Certification:

implemented

Duration:

1995 - ongoing

John Körmeling
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Circuit II

Description:

Körmeling has created a circuit for wheelchairs for the inhabitants of Nieuw Unicum Foundation, a communal accommodation facility for physically handicapped
people in the dune area of Zandvoot. The artist has thus transformed his art work in a project designed to improve the life of these people and also to let they to enjoy of this natural environment. Slopes and turns, are designed to give easy access for wheelchairs. The project was completed with a film "Stichting Earthquake" about how to use the circuit.

Goals:

Increase the possibilities of movement and freedom through the dunes to the wheelchair's users.

Beneficial Outcomes:

The dwellers of Nieuw Unicum could go outside through the dunes with their wheelchairs.

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