Didzis Jaunzems Architecture Ltd.

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

DJA

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

ARCHITECTS
DJA

BUDGET
$100K - 500K

SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

STATUS
Built

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Valmiera, Latvia

CATEGORY
Cultural › PavilionLandscape + Planning › Public Park Waterway/Wetland

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

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.

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

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.

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

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.

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

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.

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

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.

Pedestrian Path and View Terrace
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace
Pedestrian Path and View Terrace

Didzis Jaunzems Architecture Ltd.
T +371 282 61221
Didzis Jaunzems Architecture Ltd.
Latvia, Riga, Lāčplēša Street 60, Lv-1013, Latvia