A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight with Tomas De Bruyne
During the 2014 edition of Fleuramour, the organization asked Tomas De Bruyne to create a special decoration for their next event since it was going to be a very important one; it was marking their 20th anniversary.
Tomas De Bruyne was asked to decorate the main courtyard at Alden Biesen Castle since the courtyard piece has always been the focal floral creation at this magnificent event.
Feeling honored by this challenge, Tomas got to work. It took a lot of planning, materials and a team of well talented floral designers to get the job done. And the results were simply amazing.
Below is an interview with Tomas de Bruyne and making of images as he undertook the project.
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Tomas De Bruyne Floral Design was asked to decorate "The court yard from the castle at Alden Biesen" as it has been always the focal decoration of this magnificent event.
Posted by Flowerweb on Sunday, September 27, 2015
They requested me to create a design with a great visual impact which should reflect 20 years of fleuramour, all in a festive atmosphere. This task takes more than just making a draft. Here, I have to combine a certain craftknowledge thus I needed industry, companies and other contacts to achieve this goal. This decoration has to show what fleuramour is all about: the place where the whole industry comes together; from grower to wholesaler to consumer; the chain has to be complete. In creating this, my big thanks goes to all those people who played a role in this process.
Better to ask, how I incorporated the 20th anniversary in the project, since this was my main assignment. Well, showing three pillars standing tall and strong, as beacons throughout our lives, symbolises the three values which are as typical for the happening at Alden biesen as they are for me.
For 20 years, this event has shown a surging and incessant energy which I have externalized in my work. Courage, determination and commitment have been the corner stones of the organisers of this event. Because of these values, the event has grown to be one of the most exclusive and popular floral happenings in Europe. Unmistakably, it is at the same time the softall-encompassing flow of energy and the welcoming splendour of the surrounding that has appealed to many visitors who share the love of flowers and enjoy the pleasure of the straightforward and natural beauty of flowers as well as their intrinsic power to emotionalize.
I was very happy to work with the famous white rose Avalanche in this project. The roses have to hold for one week outside which is important. And Avalanche rose are perfect for that.
I alway take into account functional aspect with the decorative aspect.
With such an important project I have to be absolutely sure that the botanicals are perfect. From experience I know I can always count on Avalanche roses.
Some numbers :
30,000 Avalanche Roses
86 boxes of Oasis Ideal - Smither Oasis
40,000 led lights from MK illumination
10,000 cable ties
300 m2 grass
Height : 6.75 meters
Step by Step "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight"
Can you tell us in steps how your project was created?
After understanding the request by the organization, the physical possibilities and limitations I started to design. After some quick sketches for myself to visualize my ideas I had to make a technical (autocad) drawings for the welder.
The structure is designed in a way to enable us work fast and efficiently as we only had 3 full days to setup. Next step was calculation of the materials. Thanks to my technical drawings it was possible to calculate to the finest details.
The roses had to be delivered in good state since they had to hold for one week outdoors. Working with living materials requires good knowledge on how they withstand time as well as other conditions. Well planned communication with the people at Avalanche was crucial. As a final touch we set up a lightning plan to make the decoration visually complete.
Setting the structure
The rose covered columns were created around a custom designed iron structure. Based on the AutoCAD drawings, the construction allowed for a quick and efficient way to insert roses. Oasis was placed on the shelves of the structure and secured by chicken wire. Due to the fact that the columns created were static objects, metal cables were attached to four external columns to create dynamic lines.
The rose covered columns were created around a custom designed iron structure. Based on the AutoCAD drawings, the construction allowed for a quick and efficient way to insert roses. Oasis was placed on the shelves of the structure and secured by chicken wire. Due to the fact that the columns created were static objects, metal cables were attached to four external columns to create dynamic lines.
The rose covered columns were created around a custom designed iron structure. Based on the AutoCAD drawings, the construction allowed for a quick and efficient way to insert roses. Oasis was placed on the shelves of the structure and secured by chicken wire. Due to the fact that the columns created were static objects, metal cables were attached to four external columns to create dynamic lines.
The rose covered columns were created around a custom designed iron structure. Based on the AutoCAD drawings, the construction allowed for a quick and efficient way to insert roses. Oasis was placed on the shelves of the structure and secured by chicken wire. Due to the fact that the columns created were static objects, metal cables were attached to four external columns to create dynamic lines.
Placing the "Avalanche" roses
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
A team of 15 talented, international floral designers properly inserted over 30,000 Avalanche roses into the Oasis covered columns. Based on the calculation of 1:1 proportion ration, 550 rose buds per square meter were necessary to finish the design. Also, the team used 1 bucket lift, 4 scaffolds, and numerous 4-8 meter ladders in order to complete inserting the roses in one day. Before the roses were inserted, LED lights were attached to
Creating a flowing lawn
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
In order to create the sensation of a suspended courtyard, 12 mm steel wires were attached to four external columns. Chicken wire was tied to the steel wire in order to create a foundation to attach 300 square meters of artificial grass on the top of the structure. The bases of the structure covered with brown painted fabric and finished with an earth technique. Leaves from the woods around Alden Biesen were collected and placed on the grass.<
The Final result
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
After 5 days of long hours and physically demanding work, this incredible international team completed the project. The entire team is happy to present "A true celebration of 20 years of floral delight".
We hope our project will contribute to making the anniversary of Fleuramour a special one.
Main designer
Tomas De Bruyne - Belgium
Extra designers – helping hands
Yves Moerman - Julie Pearson - Andreea Stor - Cristina Panait
Anda Carstoiu - Anca Nicoleta Marian - Esther Pletting - Flavio Bruni
Guilio Bruni - Hanky Frerejean - Pascale Rombeau - Franck Girard
Laura Vannoli - Soren Vanlaer - Agna Maertens
Sponsors
Avalanche roses - Smither Oasis - MK illumination - Welding company
For more information on visiting the event please go to the Event website
