Johan Fieten bv
Architecture and
Concept Development
Johan Fieten on
Drenthe as a Source
of Inspiration.
From his home at Elim, Johan overlooks birches, oaktrees and
elderberries. In the foreground there is a pond, where the clouds
pass by. And at a slower pace, the seasons. Often, when the day
has not quite started yet, deer can be seen at the fringe of the
woods. To Johan Fieten this is a meaningful place. On the soil
of Drenthe. Once an area marked by narrow, straight waterways
(wieken) used for transporting the cut peat on small boats
towards bigger ships. Now, during a walk through the woods,
only a few hidden wieke, overgrown by branches, can be
discovered. Fertile soil for Johan, as at this place in Drenthe,
he often gets ideas for new projects.
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English
Inspiration, however, can be found anywhere: during
conversations with people, listening to people. While observing
and looking around. Especially looking, everywhere. Pulling over
the car, even jumping over a ditch, to be able to look. Primarily
looking. Where needed, Johan promotes his province as the
ambassador of 'Proef het ondernemen in Drenthe' (Taste
entrepreneurship in Drenthe).