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Editor’s Note In this issue, After closing the year on a high following our successful inaugural Landscape Middle East Awards ceremony, we’re ready to embrace 2020 with the same enthusiasm and optimism we had for the year just gone! We’ll be covering many momentous projects this year, not least Dubai’s Expo 2020 and the opening of myriad new residential buildings and parks throughout the region and we look forward to having you with us on our journey. In the first issue of the year, we highlight Dubai Municipality’s contribution to saving our planet by planting thousands of new trees throughout the city. We hope this encourages Landscape professionals to follow in their footsteps and incorporate a range of indigenous trees and plants into their designs and debunk the myth that younger architects tend to opt for hardscape over planting trees and shrubs. We also have features on the green haven that is Dubai’s Silicon Oasis (page 14), as well as a luxury villa landscape design in Cairo, Egypt (page 42). Lebanon’s Nahr El Kalb area, famed for its river by the same name, is home to a new luxury resort (page 22) and we visit the Chilean capital of Santiago to learn more about a new riverside park that has sprung from an initial effort to clean up the local river, now the first in Latin America to be free of grey water. (page 44). I hope you enjoy the issue!

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Dubai Municipality distributes 4,200 housing plots to citizens in two years

The Director General of Dubai Municipality, Dawood Al Hajri, revealed that Dubai Municipality has distributed about 4,200 residential plots to citizens in a number of areas of the emirate during 2018 and 2019 and the allocation of these plots comes in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. He said it is also part of the keenness of the government on the welfare of citizens, as its top priority is providing the requirements for a decent life, and ensuring adequate housing for them and their families, which will positively reflect on their social and economic stability. Al Hajri informed that the plots distributed to citizens were in Nad Al Sheba-1, Umm Nahd, Al Aweer, Al Khawaneej, Wadi Al Shabak, Mushrif, and parts of Al Warqa. Dawoud Al Hajri He stressed that the Municipality is keeping pace with the Director General of Dubai Municipality government’s directions in converting all services into smart for the benefit of citizens and to simplify the services provided to them. Al Hajri pointed out that in order to choose the suitable residential plot the application can be downloaded from smart phones using “Android” or “iOS” systems. On the other hand, Dubai Municipality had previously announced the completion of all stadiums and neighborhood parks that were directed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, to be included in the nine planning areas. Al Hajri revealed that the Municipality will announce more than 40 playgrounds and neighborhood parks in citizens’ housing areas this year. He said that the Municipality is keen to meet the needs of citizens and provide residential plots for them, pointing out that the Municipality is constantly studying citizens’ requests for lands to build houses for them, and plans the regions and determines the appropriate ones for the housing of citizens, where all infrastructure and other services are provided. Al Hajri pointed out that the population growth witnessed by the emirate requires the Municipality to continuously plan residential areas to cover citizens’ requests. He pointed out that all areas will be provided with all the necessary facilities, in addition to the various services such as mosques, schools, playgrounds, parks, commercial centers, health centers, public library, and other necessary services.

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Dubai Municipality launches free mobile App for selfdesign and construction of villa enhancements Dubai Municipality has launched a first of its kind service, a free mobile App called “selfdesign” for construction of villa enhancements by owners in the emirate of Dubai on the plots in the residential areas of citizens. The new service, launched in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop and facilitate modern and global infrastructure services, is aimed at providing special quality services for senior citizens, by reaching them in their homes and performing their services at their residences, in a first of its kind gesture. The App will save the owners from visiting the Municipality centers to apply for permits and design for building enhancements or depending on consultancy offices to prepare these designs or engineering plans. Now, it is possible for them to apply directly via mobile phones. The App is expected to save more than 3,000 annual visits that were carried out by the owners to the Municipality headquarters and centers. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said that in light of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to facilitate all services for citizens and residents in the emirate, and to rely on innovation and creativity in all this, we, in Dubai Municipality, are committed to developing the use of smart systems and modern technologies, in all services and facilities that we provide to the community in various fields. “The Municipality has devised a new qualitative mobile App to obtain the design and

permit for enhancements in private villas owned by nationals, which will save financial costs and a lot of time and effort, as Dubai Municipality will ensure design, permits, assistance and support in completing construction plans,” he said. Al Hajri added that the new service, which is an innovative addition to the application of the Dubai Building Permits System (Dubai bps), which was announced through the Dubai platform at GITEX, was officially launched for all customers on Sunday. “The App, which can be downloaded through Google Play or Apple Store, includes quality options. There will be a special service called “We are Happy to Offer” for senior citizens, providing service in their homes, as soon as they communicate with us over the phone, and this service is similar to the «Home Delivery” service, which is the first of this kind in this field and is also part of the mechanisms of achieving our community service strategy,” he pointed out. Eng. Layali Al Mulla, Director of Building Permits Department at Dubai Municipality, pointed out that the App includes 3 options; the first is the direct design by the owner, as customers can design the villa enhancements themselves and the Municipality completes the rest of the construction and sewage plans and permits directly. “The second choice is the use of readymade designs on the App, where there are multiple options for villa enhancements with integrated models. The third option is for senior citizens who can contact us to request service and immediately, the Municipality team will visit them at the villa site directly and prepare the design that suits them,” she added.

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South Energy, the energy solution’s arm of Dubai South, announced that it has been contracted to retrofit the entire Dubai South’s street lighting with energy-efficient solutions to effectively replace about 4,550 conventional streetlights with LED lighting fixtures. Under the agreement, South Energy will act as an energy services company (ESCO) providing all the aspects of the project for a duration of 10 years. Aimed at enhancing the overall sustainability of the city, the project is set to bring huge benefits in terms of energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, and positive environmental impacts, in line with Dubai South’s vision of creating a vibrant society where people can live and work in a sustainable, healthy and happy environment. It also seeks to contribute to achieving the 30 per cent energy demand reduction targets of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy by 2030. Dubai is positioned to become a global model in green economy transition through leadership, partnership and adoption of energyefficient technologies, in line with UAE’s strategic efforts to achieve sustainable development. The overall project is expected to save energy consumption on streetlights by up to 67 per cent from its previous usage. The expected energy savings is about 4.5 million kWh annually, with the total energy and maintenance cost savings reaching up to AED 2.25 million per year.

Dubai South looks to use the resulting spare load of approximately 1,100 kW to better manage its infrastructure upgrading projects, as well as contribute to its efforts of reducing the city’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2,250 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) per year. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said: “Dubai South is committed to ensuring the accessibility of reliable and modern energy services across Dubai South and efficiently consume energy. This commitment is in line with UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050, which targets to increase the share of clean energy in our energy mix and reduce carbon footprint from power generation. By consciously aligning our energy usage through clean technologies, we can take part in reducing electricity consumption and show the benefits to individuals and companies alike.” Ismail Al Marzooqi, CEO, South Energy, noted: “Our latest project for the entire Dubai South is testament to South Energy’s ever-expanding capability to provide advanced and sustainable energy solutions. Through this project, South Energy will serve as an ESCO provider to oversee the financing, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of the project. We take the responsibility of achieving the guarantees of savings for the project’s lifetime and the cost savings will be shared between South Energy and Dubai South for 10 years.” The LED lighting fixtures have 10 years of warranty or more than 50,000 hours lifetime, thereby eliminating the need to replace every now and then as in the case of conventional streetlamps, which has much shorter lifespan and adds to waste. Managing the waste and properly disposing the replaced lamps are also part of Dubai South’s energy and carbon management policy. The company said the discarded lamps will not be sent to landfill and will instead be scraped or recycled as applicable. South Energy has awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works to BMTC. All fixtures will be equipped with NEMA sockets for future integration with smart lighting management system, in line with Dubai South’s Smart City development plans.

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Al Zahia Sets a New Benchmark by Launching Exclusive Residential Plots at “Orchid” With Direct Access to the Northern Emirates’ Biggest Mall • The new neighbourhood will feature a limited number of residential plots available to all nationalities with a direct connection to the Northern Emirates’ largest mall and Sharjah’s biggest private park • Buyers can select premium plots ranging from 5,000 sqft to 12,000 sqft with the option to amalgamate with adjacent plots; prices start from AED 150 per square foot • Orchid will feature extensive landscaping and parks and provide access to Al Zahia’s Central Park, mosque and Clubhouse, and infrastructure-enabled land will be ready in 2021 Sharjah Holding PJSC, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, announced the launch of its newest neighbourhood – Orchid – offering buyers the opportunity to own a limited number of exclusive residential plots, ranging from 5,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet, with ready infrastructure at Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination. This one-of-a-kind development with a direct connection to the Northern Emirates’ largest mall – City Centre Al Zahia – and Sharjah’s biggest private park – Al Zahia Central Park – will offer an unrivalled lifestyle. For the first time, it will be possible for buyers to design and build bespoke luxury mansions and villas at Al Zahia. The neighbourhood was designed in response to buyers’ growing demand for premium plots where they can design their own signature homes and enjoy the amenities of Sharjah’s premium gated community. The plots at Orchid will spread across the 1.4 million square feet neighbourhood, providing privacy and a sense of community. The 8,000-12,000 square feet plots are ideal for villas with 6-8 bedrooms, while the 5,000 square feet plots will comfortably accommodate a 4-bedroom villa. Buyers can choose to increase the size of their properties by amalgamating adjacent plots. Shadi Al Azzeh, Al Zahia Project Head at Majid Al Futtaim Properties, said, “Al Zahia has established an excellent reputation by building high quality homes, creating Sharjah’s most desirable community and fostering a genuine sense of belonging. Today, we are delighted to launch Orchid, our latest exclusive neighbourhood that offers both the flexibility of designing and building your own home and all the benefits and privileges of Al Zahia’s premier lifestyle. We are constantly striving to meet our customers’ needs, and the launch of

Orchid’s premium plots reflects Al Zahia’s maturity and appeal and the strong growing demand from distinctive customers who aspire to create unique homes for their families at Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination.” In addition to the community’s prime location and the convenience of a direct connection to the many leisure, entertainment and dining options at City Centre Al Zahia, buyers can benefit from a range of flexible payment plans with a down payment of 5%. Waleed Al Sayegh, Chairman of Sharjah Holding, stated, “Widely recognised as a centre for culture, heritage and education, Sharjah is also a hub for investment. The appeal of the emirate’s advanced infrastructure, legislation, economic stability and geographic location was reflected in real estate transactions valued at more than AED 14 billion in the first half of 2019. Sharjah Holding is committed to a long-term vision for Sharjah’s growth and we are launching Al Zahia’s newest neighbourhood to meet the market’s needs.” In addition to all the benefits of Al Zahia’s unrivalled lifestyle, homeowners in Orchid will have the opportunity to create a legacy that can be enjoyed by future generations. With up to 800 families already in residence and enjoying great moments every day, Al Zahia is a vibrant community hosting events and activities designed to foster engagement and promote a sense of belonging. Prospective owners and investors can get a sense for the Al Zahia experience by visiting the Show Village. Strategically located in the heart of New Sharjah, Al Zahia will be home to more than 12,000 residents in villas, townhouses and apartments with leisure facilities and prime retail offerings upon completion in 2023. A pedestrian bridge in the community will provide a direct connection to the Dh2.6 billion City Centre Al Zahia – a super-regional mall set to open in 2020 that will position Al Zahia as the emirate’s main attraction for the greater Sharjah population.

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New synthetic turf innovation produces best-performing pitches to date SIS Pitches evolves its market-leading synthetic pitch range to deliver outstanding performance, durability and resilience.

One of the world’s leading turf manufacturers has enhanced its diverse product range, following a £1.8m investment in a new factory and technology. Industry-leading SIS Pitches, based in Cumbria, UK has developed its products to extend the life of its 3G pitches and improve overall player experience. The improvements could see pitches last up to 10 years – two years more than the industry standard. Exclusively available from SIS Pitches, the SISTurf Xtreme and SISTurf Xtreme Ultra products features a new premium yarn. The yarn is made in the UK with specially developed polymer to create a natural look and feel. The new technology makes the product more resilient, improves performance and increases durability.

Both products use SISGrade infill made from Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). It is both fire resistant and odourless, making it ideal for indoor use. The product is highly resistant to ageing, weathering and UV. It also conforms to the strictest REACH and EN safety standards. SISTurf Xtreme and SISTurf Xtreme Ultra also feature a SISBond polyurethane premium backing which has been specially engineered to provide a much stronger and durable backing than other systems. It is primarily used for elite performance, providing enhanced fibre retention and improved moistureresistance. “We have evolved our product range and are excited to offer our best-performing yarn to date.

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“Both SISTurf Xtreme and SISTurf Xtreme Ultra include our premium infill and backing systems, and deliver outstanding performance, durability and resilience. “Our synthetic pitches are being used all around the world in a variety of sports and we are vey proud to be able to make these products available to our customers.” Luke Edwards, SIS Pitches Technical Director. Last month, SIS Pitches reaffirmed its commitment to UK manufacturing when it announced its new turf production facility in Maryport. The new factory, which covers an area of more than 2,100 square metres, is one of the most technologically-advanced production facilities in Europe, designed to deliver high quality, long-lasting synthetic surfaces. The factory utilises the latest technology in thermal insulation, LED lighting, laser-fire detection and advanced cladding systems, while the new backing plant will be the most advanced turf backing system in the UK. “Our new state-of-the-art factory features world-leading turf production technology and provides us with the platform to increase our production volumes. “We can produce pitches six times faster than before which equates to more than six million square metres of turf every year. “At SIS Pitches, we are always looking at ways to stay one step ahead and these recent improvements in innovation and technology reaffirm our position as the market leader in the manufacturing of synthetic turf.” George Mullan, SIS Pitches owner and CEO. For more information please visit sispitches.com

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Driving down Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, heading towards Sharjah, as soon as you take the exit for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), you are greeted by a well-planned green landscape with a balanced layout of palm trees. The greenery fills your line of sight at every roundabout leading to the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) headquarters that glows like a blue crown at night. The flowers around DSO change colors with the seasons. The switch between red, white, purple, and yellow turns the high-tech park into a colorful celebration of life. Green spaces in DSO, including the Community Farm, public parks, green roofs, interior vertical gardens, and walkways, grew from approximately 890,000 square meters in 2014 to 1.2 million square meters in 2019. The community now boasts 4,000 square meters of vertical gardens, 3,000 square meters of green roofs, and 100 square meters of green walls. Sustainability at Heart Engineer Khalil Shalan, Senior Vice President of Operations and Facilities at DSOA, views sustainability as the top priority in planning and implementing all facilities within DSO. Therefore, sustainable plants that are native to the region and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require much irrigation water, such as palm trees, purslane, and cacti, make up 70 percent of the green landscapes within the high-tech park.

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Community Farming Every year in September, DSOA opens registration for its Community Farm initiative that runs until May of the following year, providing DSO residents with 400 plots of land spanning a total of 8,000 square meters to try their hand at sustainable organic farming. Enjoying the unique and fun experience, families regularly gather in the open air to look after their allotments. The initiative also involves a friendly competition for the Best Farmer, Best Landscaped Plot, and Best Organic Produce. The most enthusiastic gardeners must be the children, who spend endless hours ensuring their plants are doing well within their dedicated 4x2 meter plots in the company of their families and neighbors, especially on the weekends.

Community Parks In September 2018, DSOA opened the 35,000-squaremeter North Park, its third community park set amid a lush landscape adjacent to Cedre Villas.

Respect for the Environment Speaking about the importance of early environmental awareness, Engineer Khalil says: “The Community Farm is mainly aimed at the young generation. It seeks to get youngsters growing up in the city back in touch with nature and teach them how to respect the environment and protect it from pollution, desertification, and overuse.” He added: “The initiative brings together residents of all ages and backgrounds and enables them to build new social ties. This reinforces the values of openness and tolerance.”.

Innovative Green Buildings DSOA has obtained a series of certifications for sustainable green buildings and community design, including 3 LEED Platinum and 1 LEED Earth certifications. In addition, as part of its Smart City Strategy, DSOA organizes an annual Smart Residential Villa Award to promote the use of sustainable technology across the high-tech park.

Complementing DSO’s popular Lake Park that boasts a 2.2-kilometer jogging path, and Central Park that spans 9,129 square meters, North Park offers a diverse mix of amenities, including water fountains, a kids’ play area with a separate section for toddlers, sports facilities, food and beverage options, and a parking lot for more than 90 cars. Designed with strollers and wheelchairs in mind, the walking paths feature smooth, even surfaces to maximize convenience.

Saving Water The centralized smart irrigation system, controlled through the wireless networks in DSO, saves more than half a

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million dirhams in yearly operational costs. The hybrid solar irrigation system analyzes the weather to calculate how much water needs to be dripped across its 100,000-squaremeter subsurface irrigation network. This effectively reduces the amount of water that is evaporated by the sun’s heat, saving up to 55 percent of irrigation water. Local Trees The most fruitful trees at DSO are its 3,500 palm trees that produce between three and five tons of dates per year, which DSOA distributes to charitable organizations. DSOA proudly celebrates national occasions, including the Year of Zayed, Flag Day, National Day, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s 50 years of service to his country, through creative initiatives that have been applauded by residents and visitors alike. In 2019, DSOA announced plans to plant 1,000 ghaf trees, the symbol of the Year of Tolerance, across its premises to encourage openness, communication, and mutual respect. The campaign supports the Gheras initiative that was launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to raise public awareness about local plants. DSOA’s efforts to enhance the overall living experience of its residents align with the Desirable Society pillar of the DSOA 2021 Strategy. Other pillars include Smart City, Technology Hub, and Happiest People.

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Expo 2020Boulevard Roundabout Pavilion X MEAN By: Middle East Architecture Network Expo 2020 Boulevard Art Proposal Our ‘Expo 2020 Landmark’ proposal amalgamates technology, innovation and sustainability into an iconic structure that serves as a welcoming icon to the event. Drawing inspiration from the story of the Expo 2020 Logo and the palms of the UAE, we designed an interactive installation that symbolizes the ethos of Sustainability and Innovation. An Unmissable Icon Designed to be assembled at the Boulevard Roundabouts of the site, the 8 meter structure soars high revealing a walk-through spatial forest of 3D Printed Concrete

elements that resemble Palm Trees and are fitted with branching LED lights. The structure can be viewed from the cars circling around the roundabout upon which it sits, or enjoyed by exploring the spaces between the 3D Printed ‘Palms’ towards an open space. Built with Future Technology Based on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we aspire to make Dubai the 3D Printing Capital of the World.We have designed a structure specifically for 3D printing in concrete. Robotically 3D Printed Concrete construction has been

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lauded for saving on material waste by reducing the amount of form-work involved in the process of casting, as well as providing a cleaner construction site, all while allowing for a higher degree of complexity in design. We believe that Expo 2020 would be a fantastic platform to showcase the possibilities of this emerging construction technology to the world. Endless Interaction The elements generate energy during daytime hours via the transparent, bespoke solar panels attached to their tops. Activeskeen â&#x201E;˘ Aesthetic Photovoltaics are specified for this intent. At night, the concrete 3D printed elements become animated with various lighting modes, welcoming the visitors to the event. The footings of the concrete elements are fitted with hidden LED lighting,that are programmed to glow with various patterns. Sustainable Legacy The Expo 2020 Landmark is designed for longevity in the harsh desert climate with very little maintenance. Taking its inspiration from bio-mimetic performance, It is a self reliant energy generator that absorbs abundant Sun energy to power itself. The solar panels are fitted around 360Â° at the center of the roundabouts, to capture the maximum amount of energy throughout the day, and tilted to expel sand from sandstorms.

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MEAN* (Middle East Architecture Network) Is an Innovative Architecture Practice that works at the nexus of design and emergent technologies. MEAN* utilizes cutting edge computational design processes and digital fabrication tools to leverage the quality of architectural solutions. Computer Programming, Robotics, 3D Printing, AR, VR, and CNC manufacturing are some of the technologies we use to leverage our work. MEAN’s mission is to amalgamate computation, material research and digital fabrication, to provide interdisciplinary solutions that respond to current economic, environmental and social developments.

The 3D Printed Shell components can be cast in site with UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete) to effectively withstand the shear symbolizes forces acting upon them. The Expo 2020 Landmark structure is designed to serve as a reminder that the World’s Fair site is built for generations to come, an urban connection between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and a model of the innovative cities of the future.

Riyad Joucka (BArch, MArch) Is an Architect, Entrepreneur and Researcher, based in Dubai. He is the Lead Architect and founder of MEAN* ‘Middle East Architecture Network’; an Innovative Architecture Practice, and the synergistic counterpart to MEAL* ‘Middle East Architecture Lab’; An Experimental Design Repository. He has gained professional experience in the Middle East and Asia as well as North America. Riyad worked in New York and Hong Kong from 20122017 at the intersection of academia and practice, on complex structures, facades and building technologies, with a focused interest in design that is at the nexus of technology, material research, and computation. Riyad earned his Master of Architecture (MArch, Distinction) at the Emergent Technologies & Design program at the AA School of Architecture in London.

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Lush tropical beach resort in Lebanese valley By: Francis Landscapes

Projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscape Concept Design Narrative Pretexted as an ideal beachfront destination comprised of chalets, restaurants, a marina, outdoor showers, beach activities, etc. the River and Sea resort is perfectly positioned in a desired location on the Lebanese sea shore amongst other beach compounds. The initial concept is based on retracing the architectural lines of the existing buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staggered volumes onto the ground thus to maintain this neat partition and synergy. Perpendicular lines are hence introduced to recreate landscape platforms which are translated into landscape functions throughout the project.

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The landscape approach responds to a root extension inspiration as it responds to the need to anchor the building to its environment. The result is absolute synergy between architecture and landscape, a synergy that resonates throughout the entire project. Private gardens greet you at the entrance, which is covered in lush greenery that borders the entire site creating an exotic tropical ambiance for tenants and visitors to enjoy.

The main swimming pool is situated within the axis of the entrance. In its shallow part, two wooden strips accommodate inviting and relaxing loungers, providing pockets of tranquillity. Planters with tall palm trees and fluffy Pennisetum underneath them are scattered all around the pool. A small island is integrated towards the deeper part with loungers and exotic palm trees for those who wish to be transported into the tropics. It is accessed by submerged stairs.

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The kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pool lies opposite the main swimming pool. Shaded by a bamboo pergola and a white canopy, it provides adequate shading and safety for little swimmers to enjoy their splash while parents tan on the surrounding loungers. Hidden behind a lush green fence where Metrosideros and colourful Nerium Oleander intertwine, a private chill out area with inviting Jacuzzis procures a cool, restful and energized atmosphere. And when you work up an appetite, you may refuel at the adjacent pool bar. With a focus on leisure, beach activities, massage huts and a private gazebo occupy the beach front for those who wonder away from the hustle and noise. Leisurely outdoor showers nestled in appropriate

corners will give you the refreshing scrub to end your day fresh and clean. The soft landscape made up of lawns, exotic and flowering trees, and shrubs, all seem to engulf the hard landscape made up of pools, kids pools, sundecks, activity areas, and pool bar scattered across the resort and positioned to give beachgoers an idyllic view from every angle. This distinct resort is the ideal getaway vacation you envisioned where the atmosphere is strictly laid back, with daybeds, chill-out water features, white canopies, bamboo pergolas and loungers always close at hand. You may close your eyes and unwind

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Dubai Municipality planted 44,000 trees last year By John A. Davies

It was music to my ears when I heard from my colleague Jean-Claude Melone (JC) that his plea to save mankind by planting trees was heard by Dubai Municipality who last year planted 44,000 trees- well done Dubai! It represents a direct counterpoint to the destruction of forests, and bodes well for the future of trees in the urban landscape as municipalities become more conscious of the value of trees to their communities.

spirit!” And that is the important thing - to know their spirit! His wife, Lady Susan Jellicoe, may have been instrumental in introducing him to the hidden aspect of trees, for she was a passionate plantswoman and her influence represented an example of the female principle, Anima mundi or Gaia, at work, which I have touched upon in previous articles.

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Tree Planting in Al Was’l, Dubai

The news was particularly pleasing from a design point of view as it countered the notion that younger landscape architects are more inclined to favour paved surfaces over planting. In certain instances, this no doubt is true, as plants do not figure largely in landscape architectural training - the landscape architect being expected to learn about them after qualifying – learning on the job, as it were. Somewhat in support of this view, was a remark made in an interview by the renowned British architect, town planner, landscape architect and garden designer of the 20th Century, Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, when he said, “I know damn all about trees, but I think I know their

Lady Susan Jellicoe

Returning to the great news of Dubai’s tree planting achievement, it was good to note from the images in the Gulf News which carried the story, that the date palm had been included in the planting schemes; for in my previous article, I had expressed alarm at the diminishing date palm plantations in the region and the damaging effect this could have on the psyche of the population, suggesting that their loss could be assuaged by cities becoming the new oasis – the date palm, of course, being the mother of the oasis! In addition to the date palm, Dubai Municipality planted silver trumpet trees (Tabebuia argentea), otherwise known as the golden bell tree, (see image middle left, which shows young examples planted in Al Was’l road separator island). This native South America tree is a small, semi-deciduous, moderately salt tolerant tree reaching between 8

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- 12m in height with fissured bark, silvery-green foliage and bearing in profusion clusters of bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers (see image below), much frequented by honey bees. It flowers best when irrigation is reduced 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 weeks prior to its blooming period in spring.

Older Terminalia buceras, Abdulah Omran Tayam Street, Dubai

Mature Tabebuia argentea

Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tree planting programme also included the boseda tree or black olive, formerly botanically known as Buceda buceras, now known as Terminalia buceras; like Terminalia catappa, the Indian almond, when young, its branches are produced in whorls reflecting a pyramidal arrangement, which is striking in effect (see image below).

The royal poinciana or flame tree (Delonix regia), also featured in the planting operation. This arguably is the most spectacular of flowering trees; during my first visit to Bahrain in the spring of 1982, the city of Manama was ablaze with the flame-red blooms of this most flamboyant of trees, complemented by golden-yellow floral displays of the yellow poinciana (Peltophorum inerme), making a striking combination.

Mature Delonix regia

Examples of Delonix regia were planted in the verge of Al Thanya Street (see image below), the canopies of which will eventually grow to meet those of the older specimens of the same tree on the opposite side of the verge, thereby creating an extremely attractive and unusually shaded footpath.

Young Terminalia buceras

As the tree matures it retains its pyramidal shape (see image top right of examples in Abdulah Omran Tayam street adjacent to the Dubai tram rail track, Dubai) and as it grows older its branches assume a weeping characteristic. The tree is evergreen, typically reaching 5-10m in height and produces showy displays of small, white flowers much favoured by honey bees. It grows at the rate of 300mm a year and is moderately salt tolerant.

Delonix regia planted in the verge in Al Thanya Street, Dubai

I trees Delonix regia, native to Madagascar, is a moderately salt tolerant, semi-deciduous and fast-growing tree, ultimately reaching a height of 12m., the flowers appearing just before the foliage emerges; the leaves being bi-pinnate and (contrary to manuals) generally forming a semi-open canopy, thereby allowing sunlight to penetrate to the ground, thus enabling grass to grow as testified in the image bottom right of page 23. Another tree included in the tree planting operation was the Bismarck palm (Bismarckia nobilis), examples of which were planted in the median of Al Thaya Street, Dubai (see image below). As its scientific name indicates, it is a most noble palm, named after Otto von Bismarck, who unified Germany in 1871.

Prosopis spicigera

The genus Cassia also featured in the planting programme, Desert cassia (Senna polyphylla) and golden senna (Cassia surattensis) being likely examples. The desert cassia (Senna polyphylla) (see image below) is native to the Caribbean, its common name probably arising from the fact that it is found on desert islands in that part of the world. However, it is an attractive small evergreen shrub or small tree growing to a height of 5m and bearing pinnate (feathery) foliage and masses of canary-yellow flowers throughout the year, though particularly during autumn and winter.

Bismarckia nobilis planted in the median of Al Thanya St. Dubai

Like the royal poinciana, the Bismarck palm is native to Madagascar; it is slow growing, moderately salt tolerant, and produces blue-green palmate foliage with a silvery sheen and eventually reaches a height of 10m. The Ghaf tree (Prosopis spicigera syn. P. cineraria), the UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national tree, named as a nod to its cultural and traditional significance, was another highlight in the planting operation (see image top right). The Ghaf tree is semi-evergreen and when allowed to grow as nature intended assumes the most beautiful shape, very much deserving of its national status. The Ghaf treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creamy white flowers appearing from March to May are attractive to bees, the resulting honey being a delicacy in the Gulf region.

Senna polyphylla

The golden senna (Cassia surattensis) (see image on the next page), is native to Australia, and has virtually the same characteristics as the desert cassia in so far as it is an evergreen shrub or small tree reaching a height of 5m; it is fast-growing of moderate salt tolerance and bears in profusion bright yellow flowers appearing in the autumn; also, periodically throughout the year and is much favoured by bees.

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The forest is the natural home of bees, particularly the honey bee and the stingless bee, both of which originated in the forest. By pollinating trees and other plants these are enabled to produce seeds, which, while ensuring the continuance of their species, also provide food in the form of berries and fruits for birds and other animals; as well as humans.

Cassia surattensis

It will have been noted from the above that there are frequent references to bees and these are mentioned in connection with JC’s call to save mankind by planting trees, for trees and bees are in decline across the world, the one owing to irresponsible slash and burn and other thoughtless practices, the other through loss of habitat, sinister use and manufacturing of pesticides, as well as climate change. Trees and bees are interconnected, likewise, we humans need both trees and bees for our survival.

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Pesticide applied

Interestingly, date palm flowers appeal very strongly to bees, though owing to the very low ratio of male palms to female palms, date production from bee pollination is very low, hence date palm pollination requires the hand of man (below – an example of man and nature working together!

Beehive in the forest

On a global basis, there are more honey bees than any other type of pollinating insect, making it the most important pollinator of food crops. Research reveals that one third of all food consumed is mainly attributed to bees, though this is not to discount other pollinators such as other insects, birds and bats. According to the Bee Keepers Association of the UAE, as a result of extensive urbanization, the wild bee (Apis florea), native to the UAE, (image below) is losing habitat. It’s therefore reassuring to know that Dubai Municipality have included the ghaf tree in its tree planting programme, as it compensates the wild bee’s loss of habitat to some extent. In addition, the initiative serves to strengthen the UAE’s cultural identity.

Wild bee sipping nectar

Likewise, Dubai’s commendable achievement last year of planting 44,000 trees represents a beautiful gesture towards compensating for the loss of trees across the world – thereby, albeit it unknowingly, responding to the promptings of Gaia and obliquely answering JC’s appeal mentioned at the beginning; while at the same time adding to the city’s extensive landscape tapestry, and setting an example to other cities in the region. Pollination by the hand of man

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Wadi Adai Bridge By: Snotte Recent decades of city development has contributed to deterioration of Wadi Adai, the largest wadi (riverbed) of Muscat. The project aims to reverse this deterioration and encourage a sustainable future for both natural- and cultural resources of Wadi Adai. Highly visible gateways and attractors will make the urban wadi not only a city landmark, but also work as a flood drainage system. These include an ambient lit pedestrian bridge, promenades, bike paths, and landscape features such as vegetation islands. The shading canopy on the bridge creates an atmosphere of walking beneath a vegetative

promenade, and during night the canopy emits light using energy that has been collected during the day by solar cells. The light on the bridge becomes inverted at night as the area previously shaded by the canopy is lit from above by light fitted in the shading canopy. The bridge aims to be one of the most significant elements of Muscat’s new urban identity. Location: Muscat, Oman Typology: Infrastructure/landscape Client: Municipality of Muscat

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Origin and Succession By Mrs. Jigyasa Balachander Founder and Managing Director Auraa Landscaping LLC, Dubai

REST IS REALISATION

Realization is a foundation of ART where one think, explore and create.

Creation symbolizes growth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an addition to what persist, already exist. Sculpture as one of the landscape elements has got its unique history, from its origin to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. Starting its origin from prehistoric period as crude forms depicting culture and heritage of that period, coming to more vernacular, ornamental and gigantic formations to convey progression, peace, prosperity and power.

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Era of peace and prosperity

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Originally like still art – branch of visual arts, sculptures were statues - literal interpretation. Later as part of human growth art also flourished complementing monumentality of Architecture, best example is Palace of Versailles, where sculptures are used to their fullest potential to embark use of statues and plant topiary in design of gardens. This piece of art is an Inspiration till date to Landscape industry reclaiming heritage and cultural values – an era where peace and prosperity nurtured and promoted art to go monumental.

Era of memory, remembrance and grief As graph of human history has many raise and fall in terms of peace and war – After war periods art has its different face, artwork of this phase was recognized for memory, remembrance and grief.

Era of revolution

Evolution, reform and rebuild – it leads to fusion of art as cultures got mix – rigidity and discipline together transformed into flexibility allowing freedom to individuality and here born a new concept of design – Abstract – and it again branched up to depict memories, to appeal, to pledge, an art towards new forms and formulation of creativity. And hence creativity at its best here in Dubai - a cosmopolitan city – welcomes all innovative creations and formulations, below are few examples

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Thus sculptures has got its own place in landscape history which used in different manner: • Navigation - As Landmarks for way finding • As a focal point • For space definition • For Memorial • Water feature element • To depict an inspirational incident or story • To break monotony • To make Avenue • Element of surprise • Theme parks To refresh and to continue thinking - REST IS REALISATION and though REALISATION IS HARD TO GET in today’s busy world; let’s contribute with small efforts like making a clay model with your kid, having a origami session with family and friend, papermeshy to reuse and recycle - speaking a language which all can understand and that’s ART - any branch of art prospers and grows when there is peace and tranquility in surroundings, let’s make a small initiative for a future for our generation next.

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Luxury Villa By: Mohamed Omar El Sharkawy This luxury villa located in Cairo, Egypt, is inspired by the warmth of the Mediterranean with natural earthy tones and textures represented throughout its beautiful interior. The luxury element continues to flow through the outdoor landscape design making the backyard a place to reconnect with nature and unwind in the fresh air. Rather than crowding the backyard with opulent furniture and over the top dĂŠcor, the design gains its beauty from the simplicity of the landscape relying on plants and floral displays to add a touch of glamour and nature simultaneously. With a magnificent view the large open space transforms into the perfect place for celebrations such as birthday parties and weddings.

The swimming pool area is surrounded by a sun dappled garden covered in small shrubs, while hanging string lights frame the seating area with swing sofas to relax in. Not only are they relaxing and comfortable, but they can also be visually intriguing. Installing the correct outdoor lighting is very important, not only to provide a great source of light for dining or reading a book in the garden, but also to highlight special features that would otherwise only be seen in the daylight. Hence, the sting lights were used in order to make the garden feels like an extension of the home, in addition to uplights for the palms and dimmed lightings for the pavings and walkways.

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Cairo’s newest shopping and family entertainment destination By Arch. Ashraf Tawfik and Dr. Ahmed Ali Hassan Progressive Architects – Cairo, Egypt

Park Royal is a shopping and entertainment center located in Sheikh Zayed city; one of the newest suburbs of the greater Cairo metropolitan area. Park Royal is designed as a hub to shop, eat and hangout with family and friends in a remarkable shop-tainment plaza, promoting a new theme of “Shopping + Dining + Gathering.” Anchored by several mega stores along with popular restaurants, cafeterias, gaming spots, outdoor shopping arcade and standalone RMU’s, Park Royal is providing shopping amenities within a unique experiential and entertainment environment for all ages and types of users.

The masterplan for Park Royal divides the project into 3 main consecutive zones connected with pedestrian promenades and accessed by 3 folded portals to welcome the incoming users. The Park Walk zone where ‘First Impressions Last’. The monumental entrance is meant to be remembered by its iconic “Sculptural” Aura. The main spine featuring anchoring “Big Boxes” together with the handpicked specialized retailers hosting fashion, accessories, etc. All wrapped within a collage of manicured vegetation and seating areas locally served by a bouquet of free standing RMU’s.

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The Y-Arena zone, Catering for the “tweens” of Cairo, - is the secondary piazza of the project. It is tailored for youth gatherings, entertainment and activities. The Play-Boxes juxtapose themselves for the virtual AI realms of gaming entertainment, while the adventure park represents the physical gaming challenges and finally the casual dining experience coupled with the arcade attractions all format the complete entertaining composition. The Spot on the park zone is the project nucleus for feasting and festivals. The outdoor casual dining and entertainment area provides interchangeable furniture configurations for enjoying meals, music and live shows. This dining activity coupled with the cultural hub culminates in a one of a kind in Cairo’s memorable and unique outdoor experience. The Landscape areas are designed to occupy 60% of the project’s 120,000 m2 total area while the remaining 40% is left to be occupied by buildings and parking lots. It has been designed in the form of an outdoor urban oasis where both the softscape and hardscape elements are selected and designed, respectively, with the utmost sensibility and accuracy to create a significant urban experience. Plant materials have been selected using rigorous selection criteria to meet specific functional and aesthetic purposes assigned by the designer. Sets of salt and drought tolerant evergreen and deciduous trees, palm trees, shrubs and ground covers have been used to provide shade, shelter and comfort to the pedestrian areas placed below. A four season blooming plants have been well-distributed visually to create naturally stunning views and vistas that burst with beautiful combinations of vibrant pink, purple, red, yellow,

orange, green, blue and white colors during the consecutive seasons. A specialized landscape design promoting a dynamic all year-round blooming experience that extends beyond beautiful colors and fragrances to provide natural habitats for local wildlife and pollinators. To sculpt an unforgettable outdoor nighttime atmosphere, dynamics of light and darkness have been altered in an orderly and rhythmic manner to transform such gathering spaces and buildings into attractive urban elements that promote interaction and sociability. The folded portals are highlighted using environmentallyfriendly LED edge lighting technology to isolate the folded geometry from the lit background while emphasizing its architectural features. Along “the park walk zone”, the lantern lighting approach, from inside to outside, has

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been followed to create a visual contrast between what is being sold inside the retail shops and the shape and form of the architecture. Catenary lighting systems have been used to create a welcoming atmosphere while adding a sense of drama by playing with light and shadows. Trees and palm trees have been lit vertically to improve spatial perception while the ground cover and the pedestrian walkways have been lit horizontally using lighting bollards to encourage certain patterns of movement throughout the outdoor spaces. High directional illuminance approach, without lighting spills and lighting pollution, have been followed to highlight the “spot on park” main water plaza. This approach is believed to encourage the users to move towards the festive and dining areas while brightening the water fountains and the outdoor performance stage to create a livable atmosphere that supports the project new theme of “Shopping + Dining + Gathering.”

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About the Client; “AL BABTAIN” Group: Al-Babtain Group was founded in 1948 for promoting consumer goods in Kuwait markets. Throughout the years, the group has developed into one of the biggest family-owned groups in Kuwait. Their work includes acquisitions and investments in the fields of Real Estate, Education, Entertainment, International Companies and Banks, Electrical Appliances, Electronics, and FMCG. In the recent years, Al Babtain Group has recognized the increasing potentials present in Egypt. Accordingly, the Group is focusing on many real estate developments, including commercial, residential and hospitality projects located in Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh and other major cities. About the Architect; “Progressive Architects”: At Progressive Architects we believe in the power of design, the power to facilitate, beautify and simplify our everyday lives. The company, founded by Ashraf Tawfik in 1998, has from its outset been committed to excellence in design, at all levels and all scales. Ranging in scope from residential to commercial to retail and leisure projects, we provide all our clients with bespoke design and customized solutions to their individual needs, visions and aspirations. Our mission is to create designs that balance between originality, functionality and the provision of our client’s vision.

Client & investor: AL BABTAIN Group Design Consultant: Progressive Architects Associate Design Consultant: AN & Partners Project Consultant: RMC - Raafat Miller Consulting Project Contractor: RME - Rowad Modern Engineering Location: 6th of October City, Giza, EGYPT Gross Area: 120,000 m2 Completion: Under Construction – Opening 2020 Budget: 600 mil EGP = 40 mil $ Correspondents: Ashraf Tawfik atawfik@progressive.archi Dr. Ahmed Ali Hassan aali@progressive.archi

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Nature is at the heart of Egypt’s luxury development By:AGi Architects

When we approached the design for “Marassi Premium Luxury Villas” by EMAAR, we immediately understood the necessity of incorporating Egypt’s genius loci into our proposal, which means that the design could not be based exclusively on formal concepts. The integration of new construction into the existing landscape created many unique opportunities. It allows us to utilize the different levels of the landscape to have a more dynamic experience for the user and maintain an exciting outdoors experience. It’s our responsibility to ensure the design is driven with three crucial elements at the forefront; Climate, Landscape and Environment. We envision a sustainable development that respects the natural environment. Therefore, the existing landscape was used as the starting point for the design proposal, which entailed enhancing the local vegetation and introducing an organic design with new species, new fragrances and new sensations. Otherwise we would be destroying our main asset,

the environment, and the development would rapidly lose value. Similarly, the villas are designed to ensure the highest comfort standards, with minimum impact on the environment. There is a sense of serenity and calm within the development as the buildings seamlessly blend with the natural landscape whilst overlooking sea views. A sense of privacy is also created throughout the development using awnings and canopies. This also provides necessary shade between the villas and surrounding areas, creating a playful effect of shadows on the ground. The villas become an extension of the landscape utilized in such a way to maximize views and enhance the user experience. The overall approach will create a sustainable habitat that is meant to be easily maintained, requiring very little watering and care. Complementing the terraces is the ability to utilize cross ventilation in the villas which in turn will minimizes energy consumption.

Name: Marassi House Type: Residential-1,000 m2 Location: Marassi, Alexandria, Egypt Date: 2018 Client: EMAAR Renders: Lemons Bucket Team: Main Architects: Nasser B. Abulhasan Joaquín Pérez-Goicoechea Project Team: Pedro Moreno Lucía Azurmendi Pablo Sánchez

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In Santiago, a riverside park gets closer to the water By: Jimena Martignoni

Fresh designs and a river clean-up breathe new life into the Chilean capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fluvial Park Santiago de Chile is a city that stretches out at the foot of the Andes and which is crossed by a canalized river from east to west. This river, called Mapocho, has historically been a very significant local landmark and the city has grown along its banks. The process of urbanization of this 34-kilometer-long course of water was quite unsustainable and in the early 1990s this linear space was the natural receptacle of wastewater, badly contaminated by city sewage and industrial waste.

Now, since 2012 and as part of an ambitious public-private sanitation program called Cleaned Urban Mapocho and managed by Aguas Andinas (the largest agency responsible for water supply in Chile), the river was completely cleaned up and decontaminated. Served with several wastewater treatment plants and a 29-kilometer-long wastewater pipe collector, this river became the first in Latin America to be completely cleaned from grey waters (although the water itself still looks murky, due to the large quantities of silt and mud the water carries downstream, the river now supports fish and birds). In this context and in line with the very traditional configuration of public linear parks in Santiago, most of them developed along the riverbanks, the new Fluvial Park appears as a singular project located by the Mapocho River. Originally, this park would be part of a much larger urban intervention along the full extension

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of the river, comprised in the Bicentennial Projects set out by President Piñera during his first administration (2010-2014), which would make “the river navigable”; however, it proved more possible and more realistic to start the river transformation and beautification by focusing on a single area. In this case, the selected large vacant area was found in a district with very few green public spaces.

The project was donated to the city by Aguas Andinas and the design office in charge was Boza Arquitectos, whose founder architect Cristian Boza had been working for decades on possible alternatives for the river’s revitalization. The vacant area, which is located in western Santiago in a district mostly devoted to industrial developments, extends along one kilometer and was adjacent to a very wellestablished park in the city, offering the perfect situation for the project to establish a clear continuity of green spaces in front of the river. The very different design approach and final image of the recently implemented park provides now a strong sense of novelty for locals. There are two urban situations newly generated by this project and which are quite innovative for a park in this city: one, the creation of an adjacent large surface of water for recreational uses and, according to the designers “to bring the river closer to the people”; two, the construction of artificial architectonic green slopes to define the borders of the park and the floating pieces in the new lagoon. The reason why this topography appears as innovative is primarily because of the geometrical design the slopes display, in opposition to the natural organic lines of the traditional parks in Santiago. The construction of these slopes was also a decision that responded to the existing dirt and debris supply, gathered in the site over the years; the reutilization of this material was the most sustainable way that the designers found in order to generate the dynamic shapes they had envisioned for the park. The highest point of this series of slopes correspond to that of the City Bike Circuit, called Mapocho 42K in reference to the internationally renowned marathon and which goes across eleven different comunas (districts) in Santiago and extends along 42 kilometers; the incorporation of the bike path’s segment in the new park into this very popular recreational/sport program which the city started in 2009, has been a very positive planning decision. Overlooking the

I Fluvial Park river and with the mountains as the perfect backdrop to the north and, at the opposite side, overlooking the lagoon and the park’s pathway and greenery, this elevated bike trail is today an urban success. The rest of the park’s pathway, 100% pedestrian, is an elaborate network which allows visitors to walk along the water edges, to go up and down the different slopes and to walk across the bridges which were built over the water to keep all spaces easily connected, granting a compact and fluent itinerary. In order to assure easy maintenance and management of the slopes’ edges, the landscape plan was defined mainly with groundcovers and succulents and the large trees were saved to outline larger spaces, borders and a pedestrian avenue connected to the access plaza. Composed mostly of native species and with little water requirements, the planting list also responds to the call for a diverse and wide seasonal color palette. A nice consequence of the colorful planting in the site was the considerable increase in bee species. The water supply for the site’s irrigation is the central lagoon, which acts as a large on-site water reservoir. The diversion of part of the flow of the river was achieved with the

inclusion of an inflatable rubber diversion dams which directs the water into the reservoir after a sedimentation process via an underground filter system. Depending on the river flows and the reservoir water levels, the water can be returned. The incorporation of this dam changed the look and feel of the riverfront in this area of the city and it has a wide variety of beneficial uses such as water storage and recycling, recreation and habitat; however, it can be argued that the natural behavior of the river waters has been changed too and that, as little as that change can be when compared to any potential benefits, is still a significant change whose consequences may be seen in the long term. Environmental impact assessments were carried out by the agencies and governmental areas involved and the project is meant to be a positive addition to the area; in this sense, the Ministry of Public Works worked hand in hand with the designers and established the general criteria for the correct park’s implementation. While in the process of coworking, the Ministry of Public Works defined the social aspect of the site as paramount. According to this clear objective, the park’s program includes

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soccer fields, administration offices and service areas, water features and, of course, offers paddleboat rental (with very affordable fees). A large access plaza provides room for public events and craft fairs and one of the slopes was prepared to accommodate a large audience for free concerts and performance art. Placed into the soil and appearing as floating pieces on the green, custom-designed concrete benches provide seating areas and can be also used as play structures for kids. The lighting plan was carefully planned and designed for every one of the spaces of the site and the many different possible uses, both at day and night. Fluvial Park, which was recently renamed Family Park, is definitely different from the rest of the traditional linear green spaces in Santiago de Chile because of its new physical, visual and conceptual relationship with the riverbanks and, especially, with the river waters. In times of urban adaptation and renovation necessary processes, this could be considered as a pioneering positive sign; however,

with any innovative ideas, strong commitment comes along. Profoundly responsible decisions, procedures and monitoring actions are the signs which would make any urban intervention of this kind, highly positive. Only time will tell. Location: Santiago de Chile, Chile Designers: BOZA ARQUITECTOS (Cristián Boza D., Cristián Boza W., Diego Labbé, Eduardo RuizRisueño, Michel Carles Tapia) Landscape designers: Pamela Olate, Pilar Lozano, Cecilia Vergara Lighting Plan: Paulina Villalobos, Pamela Padruno Client: Ministry of Public Works, Government of Chile Area: 20 Hectares Photograpy: Felipe Díaz Contardo / Guy Werbourne / María Cirano

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