Project takes advantage of the large landscape entities that characterize the river valley : its riparian woodlands and views into the distance. The vegetal choices and implementation strategy, the organizational design logic, the adoption of new landscape uses, anchor the island within the vast territory surrounding, bringing to light its environmental attributes. Its naturalistic forms and forested cordons highlight the forgotten contours of the island. The riparian woodlands spread along the infrastructure of roads and are interrupted at two strategic points: one when facing a theater and one on an axis with a footbridge, functioning in opening up the park upon the river and creating views into the distance. The planted rows already in existence are transformed into impressive groves housing recreational elements and specific garden furniture. The meadow is traversed by winding paths – an upper promenade, a lower promenade, and secondary branchings off. An esplanade is converted into a large open lawn, located at the point where a square and the broad low quay meet. The shaped topography of the riverbank creates a comfortable expanse, free from all obstacle, whose gentle slope resolutely turns the site towards the river.
City of Bourg lès Valence
Ney & Partners Bxl, architectes (lead consultant)/ MDP Michel Desvigne Paysagiste / Eric-Pierre Menard Paysagiste / BET Oteis / Scène Publique (light)
14 ha (34,6 acres)