CESARE CARDIA CREATIVES Landscape Architecture Portfolio
University of Greenwich, London
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BA(hons)
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Graduated from University of Greenwich, London with a BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture, I am somebody who’s work tends to be often very challenging but inspirational. Design interventions of different scales are key to my projects, combining what already exists on site to other alterations. Focus is always necessary. As a landscape designer, one of the most fascinating abilities of landscape is the change through time and people response to its metamorphosis. Patience is key element. When considering the future, a degree of suistainability is essential to stimulate people’s attention and appreciation
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academic works Masterplanning project / 4-13 Thamesmead / A source of balance Dissertation / 14-15 London/Atlantis. Is London the new Atlantis? Floodable cities Design with Nature / 16-17 Chislehurst Masterplan and Management Lille Esquisse - Workshop 2015 / 18-21 Design charette - Lille Ensapl / Greenwich Workshop
personal works Chaumont Garden Festival 2015 / 22-24 Le jarding des curiosites - Chaumont Sur Loire Competition 2014/2015 Competition 2014 / 25-27 Ideas to remember - Christchurch Memorial 2014
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THAMESMEAD / A SOURCE OF BALANCE
ELEMENTS INVOLVED - Ecopark lands - Solar panels powered residential building
- Wind turbine tower - Multifunctional sustainable water feature
- Concrete vegetated terraced waterfront - Multifunctional ramp
- Greenroofed terraced residential building
- Existing concrete raised platform - Public open space for various activities: market/exhibitions/concerts
- Main open entrance lawn - Concrete steps to terrace - Multifunctional communal gardens
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HANDRAWN AXONOMETRIC
This project explores the design of a new waterfront with the aim to construct a terraced waterfront to bring people together and engage them with water, key principle of the site Suthmere, Thamesmead. Public realm installations as well as sustainable systems will be provided. This project will make Southmere a place with better quality of life in all aspects: economic, social and cultural, creating a source of balance.
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CONCEPT DESIGN
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VIEW THROUGH STRIP OF PLANTING ALONG WATERFRONT CESARE CARDIA CREATIVES
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CONCEPT SKETCHES
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raised platform with edge fenced over shops with trees promenade overlooking to red permeble cycle path adjacent to ramps that lead to lower terrace. wooden planters house native species. semi transparent planter includes water species. engagement with water at lowest terrace. watersports can be practiced: kayaking, stand-up paddling, canoeing, waterskiing
Soft ramps
Sixty/fourty
terraced waterfront showing planting strip, hard surfaces and elevated elements
WATER FEATURE - CASCADE WATERFALL View of cascade water feature from side stairs
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SECTIONS DEVELOPMENT
The terraced gardens allow for all year round planting interest as well as shelter and seating furniture. Boardwalk sweeps through down to waterfront where terraced big-in-situ-concreteslabs are placed allowing breathtaking views to lake and beyond
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Sections describe the main elements of the design. A multifunctional public elevated bridge to be also part of irrigation system. A series of seasidey planting combination as well as red vibrant viewing tower and trampolines to attract people not only from community.
THAMESMEAD / A SOURCE OF BALANCE
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QUARTZITE STAIRS - PUBLIC WORK OF ART
STAIRS WITH A DIFFERENT QUARTZITE TILE COLOUR AND TEXTURE FOR EACH STEP AND LANDING
Public work of art consists of quartzite stairs. A different colour and texture for each step & landing. Spacious architectural element characterises this part of the site, giving vast views to both south and north.
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELEVATED BRIDGE/DECK SUPPORTED BY POLES Architectural key element connects and allows for a different range of purposes
Multifunctional elevated bridge/ deck supported by stainless-steel poles. Metal drainage plate fixed to beams allow for controlled irrigation of underneath evergreen planting beds. Public art interventions on metal drainage plate is allowed and benches installed underneath deck allow for stunning artistic views
Sculptural landmark tower on lake front elevating to 7/8m height is of vibrant red metal and curvaceous. Circular trampolines allow for multifunctional use as well as breathtaking views of lake and terraced gardens.
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LONDON ATLANTIS Is London the new Atlantis? Floodable cities Cesare Stefano Cardia, BA (hons) Landscape Architecture, Academic Year 2014-2015
Dissertation book cover
Abstract. As climate change contributes to increase extreme weather events, the range of impacts and risks possible becomes infinite. Climate change will increase heavy rainstorms frequency, floodings will bring water contamination, material spills, devastation of ecosystems and biodiversity, agricultural problems and death. This research explores the reality of floods in relation to climate change using examples and case studies to investigate how cities react to certain weather conditions and how flood control systems work. It looks in particular at the situation of the UK and London analysing and identifying new solutions in order to define future possibilities. 14
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sketch of flooded London’s architecture, Cesare Cardia, 2015
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CHISLEHURST {SCREENS IN} COMMON KEY WOODLAND
PRICKEND AREA TO INCLUDE A MINIMIZED PRICKEND POND TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF BROAD DECKED PATH & TREE PLANTING. REED MARGINAL PLANTING ALONG POND EDGE TO AVOID RAISE OF NUTRIENT LEVEL & ALGAL BLOOMING. ALSO CREATION OF BROAD LEAVED WOODLAND AROUND BLACK POPLAR MAKING THE BLACK POPLAR H ISTORICALLY IMPORTAN AND POINT OF REFERENCE ALONG PEOPLE VISITS IN CHISLEHURST COMMONS
RUSH POND AREA TO INCLUDE MINIMIZED RUSH POND WITH DENSE TREE PLANTING ALONG THE EDGE TO PROTECT BY TRAFFIC NOISE AND TO CREATE NEW HABITAT. REED MARGINAL PLANTING AROUND RUSH POND TO AVOID RAISE OF NUTRIENT LEVEL & ALGAL BLOOMING. SWALE CONNECTS TO RUSH POND FROM OVERFLOW POND. DENSE SCRUB PLANTING ALONG WOODLAND EDGE TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY. PEOPLE CAN WALK ACROSS AND HAVE A GREAT VIEW OF THE POND AND APPRECIATE THE SURROUNDING PLANTING
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SCRUB PLANTING
GRASSLAND STRATEGIC BROAD LEAVED PLANTING AROUND ONE OF THE FRAME ZONES. THE FRAME ZONE IS UNACCESSIBLE BUT VISITORS CAN OBSERVE ANIMALS AND PLANTS WITHIN THE ZONE AS IF THEY WERE AUDIENCE. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY WITHIN THIS HABITAT. AROUND THIS AREA GRASSLAND IS BEEN EXTENDED ALLOWING OPEN AREA FOR GATHERING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
OLD HIGHWAY TO BE STOPPED UP & REMOVED. PROPOPSED NEW HIGHWAY TO CUT ACROSS
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MARGINAL PLANTING
DENSE WOODLAND NEXT TO NEW HIGHWAY TO LIGHTEN THE TRAFFIC NOISE I MPACT AND CREATE NEW HABITATS ENHANCING THE BIODIVERSITY. ALSO WIDE OPEN AREA AS JUXTAPOSITION TO DENSE WOODLAND ALLOWING PEOPLE TO GATHER AND PRACTICE ACTIVITIES OR SIMPLY TO BE CROSSED
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WOODLAND AREAS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH BRIDLE PATH AS WELL. THESE ARE DARKER AND DAMP AREAS WITH DENSER WOODLAND PLANTING ALONG THE EDGES AND LESS DENSE PLANTING TOWARDS THE CENTRE WHERE THERE ARE UNACCESSIBLE ZONES WITH EDUCATIONAL/ARTISTIC PURPOSES OR INTERVENTIONS WHICH PEOPLE CAN ONLY SEE THROUGH FRAMES
SWALE
DECKED PATH
POND
CONTOUR LINES
WOODLAND AREAS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH BRIDLE PATH AS WELL. DENSER WOODLAND PLANTING ALONG THE EDGES AND LESS DENSE PLANTING TOWARDS THE CENTRE WHERE THERE ARE UnACCESSIBLE ZONES WITH EDUCATIONAL/ARTISTIC PURPOSES OR INTERVENTIONS WHICH PEOPLE CAN ONLY SEE THROUGH FRAMES. THE PURPOSE IS TO GET THE VISITORS INVOLVED WITH THE SITE AND MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE DIVERSE VARIETY OF WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY WITHIN THE COMMONS. BIODIVE
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PATHS
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THIS AREA OF THE SITE IS WHERE AGGRESSIVE SHRUB PLANTING HAPPENS. SHRUBS ARE LEFT TO GROW ON THE SIDE TOWARDS THE HOUSING SIDE WHILE THEY ARE UNDER CONTROL ALONG THE ROAD EDGE. PEOPLE IS FREE TO TRY MAKE THEIR OWN WAY THROUGH THE ROUGH DENSE ADVENTUROUS PLANTING FOR A MORE INVOLVING EXPERIENCE OR THEY CAN GATHER AND RELAX OR HAVE A PICNIC OR CELEBRATE EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES WHERE THE GRASSLAND IS
EXTENDED AND RESTORED HEATHLAND BETWEEN TWO AREAS OF WOODLAND. IT GRADUALLY CONNECTS TO WOODLAND THROUGH SCRUB PLANTING. AREA TO ADMIRE PLANTING AND APPRECIATE THE VIEWS ACROSS THE SITE. DECKED PATH OVER HEATHLAND FOR A MORE INTRIGUING EXPERIENCE. POSSIBLE HEATHLAND SPECIES ARE Calluna vulgaris, Epidendrum ssp, Genista Geni anglica, Gladiolus ssp, Lotus corniculatus, Pedicularis ssp, Potentilla erecta, Pterinum aquilidum, Ulex europaeus.
WOODLAND AREA WITH BRIDLE PATH AS WELL. DENSER WOODLAND PLANTING ALONG THE EDGES AND LESS DENSE PLANTING TOWARDS THE CENTRE WHERE THERE ARE UNACCESSIBLE ZONES WITH EDUCATIONAL/ ARTISTIC PURPOSES OR INTERVENTIONS WHICH PEOPLE CAN ONLY SEE THROUGH FRAMES. THE PURPOSE IS TO GET THE VISITORS INVOLVED WITH THE SITE AND MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE DIVERSE VARIETY OF WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY BIODIVE WITHIN THE COMMONS. THESE INTERVENTIONS CAN BE SCULPTURES, SMALL ANIMAL SANCTUARIES OR SIMPLY AREAS WHERE INDIVIDUALS HAVE NO ACCESS ALLOWING SO FAUNA TO ESTABLISH
OVERFLOW POND AREA TO BE SURROUNDED BY DENSE TREE PLANTING ALONG THE EDGE TO PROTECT BY TRAFFIC NOISE AND TO CREATE NEW HABITAT. GRADUAL CONNECTION WITH THE GRASSLAND THROUGH SHRUBS. SWALE CONNECTS TO RUSH POND FROM CREATING A GREAT FEATURE. DENSE SCRUB PLANTING ALONG WOODLAND EDGE TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY. PEOPLE CAN WALK ACROSS AND HAVE A GREAT VIEW OF THE POND AND APPRECIATE APPR THE SURROUNDING PLANTING
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COCKPIT AREA TO BE KEPT ALTHOUGH WITH A MORE ADVENTUROUS PLANTING INVOLVING SCATTERED WOODLAND WITH SHRUBS ON ONE SIDE AND SCATTERED TREES AROUND THE COCKPIT MAKING IT ATMOSPHERIC AND STAGE-LIKE. GREAT FOR EVENTS, PERFORMACES AND PEOPLE GATHERINGS DESIGN WITH NATURE CHISLEHURST {SCREENS IN} COMMON MASTERPLAN SCALE 1:2000
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POND EDGE TALL TREES AND SHRUBS NEXT TO ROAD FUNCTION AS SCREEN & NOISE BARRIER NEXT TO RUSH POND, A POND SURROUNDED BY TREES WHICH VARY FROM 5 TO 10 m HIGH. CURRENTLY HIGH LEVEL OF NUTRIENTS PRESENT WITHIN THE POND. THE AIM IS TO REGRADE THE POND CONTOURS INTO A MORE GENTLE SLOPE AND ALLOW A MORE ADVENTUROUS PLANTING WITH MARGINAL PLANTS (REEDS) IN ORDER TO AVOID RAISE OF NUTRIENT LEVEL AND ALGAL BLOOMING & ALSO TO CREATE A CONNECTION WITH GRASSLAND. WILL ALSO PLANT MORE TREES ALONG THE ROAD EDGE IN ORDER TO MAKE THE PLANTING ALONG THE ROAD DENSER & BE AN EFFECTIVE NOISE BARRIER PROTECTING FROM TRAFFIC NOISE
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ACID GRASSLAND SHADED DAMP AREA WHERE THE HISTORIC GRASSLAND WAS. TALL TREES AND HI DENSE SCRUB PLANTING CURRENTLY OCCUPY THE AREA. THE AIM IS TO REMOVE A GREAT AMOUNT OF TREES IN ORDER TO RESTORE ACID GRASSLAND & CREATE NEW HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE ALONG WITH PLANTING GRASSES & WILDFLOWERS
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WOODLAND EDGE
TALL TREES AND FEW SHRUBS IN THIS AREA. SELECTIVE DENSE WOODLAND WITH TREES TALL 10-15 m HIGH & SCATTERED SHRUBS. FELLING OF TREES IN ORDER ALLOW SUNLIGHT THROUGH SELECTIVE FELLING OF SPECIFIC TREES AND SCRUBS IN ORDER TO CREATE PATHS AND ALLOW & PLANT TREES OF MEDIUM HEIGHT ALONG WITH SCRUBS VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE THE HABITAT & GRASSES SO THAT THERE WILL BE A GRADUAL {YEAR 0} CONNECTION BETWEEN WOODLAND - SCURB GRASSLAND CREATING A BRIDGE FOR WIDLIFE
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PREPARATION & ESTABLISHMENT
TO PLANT SHRUBS AT 1M CENTRES DURING AUTUMN & WINTER. PLANTING GROUPS OF 10-20 PLANTS WITH ADDITIONAL TREES. MULCHING PROCESS TO HELP ESTABLISH NEW HABITAT LAYER PROFILE. PERENNIALS PLANTING FOR LOWER LEVEL. CUT BACK AFTER PLANTING SHRUBS LAYER TO HELP BUSHY GROWTH
TO PLANT NEW TREES LIKE Alnus glutinosa, Betula pendula, Carpinus betulus. SOME WILL NEED TO BE STAKED. PLANTING GROUPS OF 5-10 TREES AT 2M CENTRES. WATERING AFTER PLANTING
COPPICE OF SHRUBS EVERY 5 YEARS ALLOWING SHRUBS GROWTH. CUT IN AUTUMN TO AVOID WILDLIFE TO BE DISTURBED AND ALLOW ANIMALS TO FEED THEMSELVES WITH BERRIES
STIMULATION OF TREES GROWTH BY PRUNING SELECTED TREES. MULCHING AROUND NEW TREES. SHRUB LAYER TO GROW & BECOME DOMINANT
TREES & SHRUBS CUTTING EVERY 5-7 YEARS. CUT ONCE A YEAR IN AUTUMN. PATHS TO BE CUT 3 TIMES A YEAR. ALWAYS REMOVE CUTTINGS GRASS TO BE CUT ONCE A YEAR. PERENNIALS PLANTING TO BE CUT EVERY 2-3 YEARS THIS WILL ALLOW TO CREATE AND KEEP A DIVERSE VARIETY OF WILDLIFE, A STUNNING {YEAR 5-10} ACID GRASSLAND TO WALK THROUGH AND AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH WILL MERGE NATURALLY WITH THE REST OF THE SITE
DISTRIBUTION OF MATURE TREES TO BE KEPT UNDER CONTROL, THINNING MAY BE NEEDED AFTER 10 YEARS
REMOVAL OF PRESENT TIMBER EDGE FROM AROUND POND. 100MM OF SOIL TO BE ADDED OVER LINER AS NEW GROWING SUBSTRATE. CLEARING THE AREA OF ALL STONES & ROCKS. PREPARE SEED MIX FOR ACID GRASSLAND. MARSHY AREA WITH SEDGES AND RUSHES RIGHT NEXT TO ACID GRASSLAND: SPECIES LIKE Carex stricta, Juncus ssp. SOWING PROCESS AND THEN RAKE THE AREA. MOVING TOWARDS POND PLANTING OF MARGINAL AQUATICS & THEN SPECIES ENTIRELY UNDERWATER. SOIL TO BE COMPACTED WITH ROLLER. AFTER {YEAR 1} TWO MONTH VEGETATION TO BE CUT AND THEN AGAIN EVERY TWO MONTHS FOR FIRST GROWING SEASON. CUTTINGS TO BE REMOVED EVERYTIME
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MARGINAL AQUATICS WILL EASILY SPREAD & BECOME DOMINANT. CUT SELECTED PLANTS ONCE A YEAR IN AUTUMN TO PREVENT EXCESS OF SPREAD. FREE FLOATING VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED IN AUTUMN EVERY YEAR. RUSHES AND SEDGES TO BE CUT AT 4 TO 8 WEEKS AFTER FIRST CUT SO WILL HELP REDUCE RUSH COVER IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
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VEGETATION TO BE CUT ONCE A YEAR IN AUTUMN BUT ALLOW FLOWERS TO BLOOM. AREAS USED AS PATHS TO BE CUT 3 TIMES A YEAR ALLOWING SWARD OF 60-120MM. REMOVE CUTTINGS FROM AREA
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BIG PICTURE OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE POND AIMS TO CREATE A GREAT VARIETY OF MARGINAL PLANTING AND AQUATICS FOR WILDLIFE, BUT ALSO TO ELIMINATE HIGH LEVEL OF NUTRIENTS AND ALGAL BLOOMING
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FUSION: A NEW WAY FORWARD FOR LE GRAND BUT
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FUSION: A NEW WAY FORWARD FOR LE GRAND BUT Belvedere +12Metres
Meadow
18 har
Forest Alley
1,1km
Marshland
Lake
10har
6 har
Metro
Plaza
2har
Slope
Bridge
Allotments comunity gardens Urban courtyard Low carbon residential area 1,5har
Architectural bridge
Bridge + Park 20har
Boulevard Promenade
Historical Boulevard 600m 1,5km
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Avenue de Dunkerque
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FUSION: A NEW WAY FORWARD FOR LE GRAND BUT St Philibert Metro station extended and improved. Grand entrance from terrace to main open plaza to lake
Central square surrounded by new suistainable buildings. Various activities of public realm interest to be allowed
Lakefront: a gentle slope links to water, water sports and activities allowed for interactive experience
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B’ C A’ C’
section to show main plaza
Section BB’ running from Metro to agriculture fields Slope allows openings and views to park. Eurostar railway line runs along
Belvedere slope allows for views through the forest, meadow and the lake/wetland areas.
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Meadow grounds adjacent to forest. Sport activities allowed for everyone. Stunning views to wetlands and beyond
Sunken vehicular road is adjacent to green slopes. Bridge crosses over
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running from Eurostar railway to Suistainable residential housing
Bridge to be park and provide public areas for various public activities
to show bridge solution
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FUSION: A NEW WAY FORWARD FOR LE GRAND BUT use of the land: linking / merging / connecting / interacting/ interlocking
View along the plaza leading to the Lake.
View overlooking the Marshland from the pedestrian bridge.
View along the Orchard tree alley.
View along the plaza leading to the Lake.
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The High Line, New York View overlooking the Grand But from the TGV
Wetland atmosphere Gohards park
Public park and land view The edge park
Interactive use of water
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Christchurch memorial 2014
main skeleton - a connection between spaces, physical and spiritual
seasonal planting - colours and atmosphere as a tribute to the ones who died
soft timber seating - relaxation and meditation with different views
22nd February 2011 The Canterbury Earthquake takes 185 lives away
A Teardrop of melancholy when shaped conceptual paving - comfortable experience timelessness and performance
thinking of the emptyness left after the shocks. A Teardrop of hate when remebering the moments of the earthquake.
A Teardrop of happiness when reminiscing the faces of those who died
The Canterbury Earthquake Memorial in the city of Christchurch will be a place to honour and remember the people who died and those who were injured, as well as to recognise the organisations involved in the various operations. At the same time it will be a vibrant and resilient place, conveying a feeling of contemplation CESARE CARDIA CREATIVES
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We approach the memorial site through a tall triangular archway. The memorial include soft timber seats of different shapes and different heights. Planting is seasonal to allow different colours throughout the year and the seasons. The whole space feels timeless and meditative. Carved in the walls will be each and everyone name of the 185 people who died during the Canterbury Earthquakes, to honour them and to give a spiritual sense to this place
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The Canterbury Earthquake Memorial - a carved void within the landscape riverfront of Christchurch Otakaro/Avon river. A teardrop shaped plaza conceptually and physically embrace us all, reunite the families of the less fortunate and remember the names of the people who died. A footbridge to recognise the organisations which participated the rescue operations.
Footbridge to connect places and both sides of the river. Tall wall to enclose people and create secure feeling while incisions of the organisations logos can be looked at on the walls. The bridge is a tribute to the organisations which were involved in the rescue operations. On the outer faces of the bridge greenwall planting. The bridge over the river itself symbolizes the help of all worldwide organisations who helped.
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