Modular System & Education on Biodiversity.
Natural Park Pape, Letonia.
Year: 2024
Report
The design of this Natural Park is born from the poetry of flight. The wings of a bird in fullascent and descent inspireevery line, seeking to convey the freedom and dynamism of the natural environment. This analogy reveals an object that, beyond its functionality,blends seamlessly with the landscape, as if it had always been a part of it. The module adopts a form that evokes the movement of air, where soft lines trace the connection between sky and earth, as a being at mercy of the wind.
The essence of the design flows into the surrounding architecture,especially the buildings with pitched roofs that already inhabit the park. The pitched roofs intertwine with the landscape, respecting the proportions and character of the existing buildings, offering a smooth transition between human intervention and nature.
The project is bult with materials that speak of a second life. Recycled metal and reclaimed woodintertwine in a dance that seeks not only to reduce the environmental impact, but also to embrace the history of the place. The metal, reused for the structure and supports, becomes the backbone of the project, while wood, obtained from the local industrial waste and construction debris, forms the module's skin.
The design includes a storage system suspended by recycled chains, which holds roll-up banners that displays information with different characteristics of each specie or references to the local landscape in each area of the park. The chains, also made from recycled materials, not only reinforce the commitment to sustainability, but also offer a visual appeal that merges functionality with aesthetics.
