Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by Didzis Jaunzems, DJA
24/11/2019.
[Sajūtu parks - Valmiera] Latvia
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metalocus, ANTONIO M. GARCÍA
Architecture firm, Didzis Jaunzems Architecture, founded by Latvian architect Didzis Jaunzems designed this lookout point, bench, path, observation platform, on riverside in Park of Senses - Valmiera, from north of Riga, Latvia.
The pavilion was designed raised from ground, as the part of the riverside area is within the flooding zone. On average, every ten years all pedestrian path is under water.
The pavilion was designed raised from ground, as the part of the riverside area is within the flooding zone. On average, every ten years all pedestrian path is under water.
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture). Photograph by Eriks Bozis
Axonometric view. Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture).
Axonometric view detail. Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture).
Axonometric view structure. Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture).
Axonometric view details. Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture).
Plan. Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture).
South elevation and section. Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture).
East elevation and section. Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture).
Construction section details. Pedestrian Path and View Terrace by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture).
The platform designed Didzis Jaunzems has smart circular shape to follow the turning radius of the cars, paiding attention the need of accessibility of the emergency vehicles to river. The shape grow also verticaly, from horizontal path to curved wall shaping a lounger, separating visitors approaching from back and those who are enjoying view from lounger area.
Project description by DJA (Didzis Jaunzems Architecture)
Pedestrian path and view terrace in Park of Senses in Valmiera is designed to provide comfortable access to river Gauja.
The pedestrian gravel road of 100m length is pruning from existing asphalted road, it gradually changes into timber path and organically transforms into a view terrace by the river.
The bench in the front of the terrace, closer to the waterside, climbs up from the relief naturally, keeping the smooth transformation from the pathway. The rear of the terrace is created as a seating area that gradually turns into a lounger. A curved wall separates visitors approaching terrace from back and those who are enjoying view from a lounger.
The terrace is raised from the ground, as the part of the landscaped area is within the flooding zone. On average every ten years all pedestrian path is under water.
The circular shape is partly designed to follow the turning radius of the cars, taking to the account the need of accessibility of the emergency vehicles to river.
The load bearing structure of terrace is made of 49 pine wood frames but concrete slabs are used at some parts where existing water pipes are located under. The terrace is finished with larch planks with special anti-slip mills.
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Client
Valmiera Municipality
Area
Building area.- 1830 m²
Dates
2019
Photography
Eriks Bozis
DIDZIS JAUNZEMS
Didzis Jaunzems Architecture, was founded by Latvian architect Didzis Jaunzems in 2012. Jaunzems has studied and gained practical experience of architecture and urban planning in Latvia, Norway and Italy. Likewise he has participated in architectural summer schools in The Netherlands and Finland, workshops in India, China and Switzerland, as well as various architectural competitions around the Europe. Didzis Jaunzems has worked in the leading architecture offices in the world OMA (Office for Metropolitain Architecture) on library, exhibition park, university projects in France, Moscow agglomeration project in Russia and other country scale projects in Middle East.
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