Doetinchem Constructs Tranquil Biobased Ceremony Space

At the Slangenburg natural cemetery in Doetinchem, a new ceremony pavilion by Giesen Architecture offers a serene, nature-inspired farewell space. Built with bio-based materials and a biodiverse green roof, it harmoniously blends into the peaceful landscape, reflecting sustainability and tranquility.

Multifunctional Surface

Every component of the roof plays a role. Rainwater is buffered, and nature is afforded space to flourish.

Climate adaptive design

The roof stores water during heavy rainfall and helps cool the surroundings during summer heat.

Biodiversity in the Built Environment

A diverse planting plan attracts pollinators, birds, and native insects. This turns the roof into a thriving ecosystem.

A new ceremony pavilion, designed by Giesen Architectuur, has been constructed at the natural cemetery of Slangenburg in the Dutch city of Doetinchem. This intimate building provides bereaved families a tranquil place to bid farewell to their loved ones, in harmony with the natural and peaceful surroundings. This project emphasizes the strength of natural and bio-based construction through the use of sustainable and renewable materials, such as lime hemp, straw, wood, and a biodiverse green roof, enabling the pavilion to seamlessly integrate into the surrounding landscape.

Natural Materials

The municipality of Doetinchem commissioned this project with the aim of creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly farewell location. During the planning process, bio-based construction emerged fairly quickly. Alderman Bulten put it aptly: ‘Everything is made of natural materials. This has resulted in the building soon merging into the landscape, and we thought that was very nice.’

Biodiverse Green Roof for a Natural Look

To enhance the sustainable character, Sempergreen contributed to the construction of a biodiverse green roof on the pavilion. This roof, installed by Kwerreveld Dakbedekkingen on behalf of the Municipality of Doetinchem under the execution of EcoBouwSalland and under the management and maintenance of Buha, covers 6458 ft² and combines a flowery planting with various Sedum species. The green roof, composed of a Biodiverse Sedum-Herbs blanket, 1690 ft³ of roof garden substrate and drainage, contributes to biodiversity and creates a lively green environment that enhances the experience of nature.

With this project, Slangenburg crematorium has not only created a soothing and environmentally friendly place of farewell, but also set a sustainable example of how modern architecture and nature can come together in harmony through bio-based construction.

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