Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 1 of 60 — Henning G. Kruses Plads / BIG. Photo: © Rasmus Hjortshøj

Written by Equipe ArchDaily Brasil | Translated by Tarsila Duduch
Published on November 15, 2021

Designing a public space means contemplating the aspects of everyday life in the city. Creating places for gatherings, conflicts, demonstrations, relaxation, and enjoyment. These spaces can be used in many different ways, depending on who interacts with them, and one of the main roles of those who design them is to expand these possibilities and sensations. Including plants, benches, sports facilities, spaces for culture, arts, and performances, conservation areas, or any other element that stands out, is essential to improve the quality of life of the citizens who enjoy these squares and parks.

We have selected twenty projects of different scales, ranging from large squares to small interventions, demonstrating that a good design is fundamental to achieving vibrant and dynamic spaces regardless of the size.

Henning G. Kruses Plads / BIG

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 21 of 60 — Henning G. Kruses Plads / BIG. Photo: © Rasmus Hjortshøj

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 43 of 60 — Diagram - Henning G. Kruses Plads / BIG

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 25 of 60 — Henning G. Kruses Plads / BIG. Photo: © Rasmus Hjortshøj

Little Island Park / Heatherwick Studio

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 12 of 60 — Little Island Park / Heatherwick Studio. Photo: © Timothy Schenck

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 16 of 60 — Plan (spring) - Little Island Park / Heatherwick Studio

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 22 of 60 — Little Island Park / Heatherwick Studio. Photo: © Timothy Schenck

Sports Complex in Sant Francesc Xavier / MCEA (Manuel Costoya Estudio de Arquitectura)

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 6 of 60 — Sports Complex in Sant Francesc Xavier / MCEA (Manuel Costoya Estudio de Arquitectura). Photo: © Gonzalo Ballester Rosique

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 57 of 60 — Plan - Sports Complex in Sant Francesc Xavier / MCEA (Manuel Costoya Estudio de Arquitectura)

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 2 of 60 — Sports Complex in Sant Francesc Xavier / MCEA (Manuel Costoya Estudio de Arquitectura). Photo: © Gonzalo Ballester Rosique

Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun / nendo

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 15 of 60 — Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun / nendo. Photo: © Takumi Ota

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 60 of 60 — Sketch - Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun / nendo

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 14 of 60 — Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun / nendo. Photo: © Daichi Ano

White Upland Installation / Wutopia Lab

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 11 of 60 — White Upland Installation / Wutopia Lab. Photo: © CreatAR Images

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 7 of 60 — White Upland Installation / Wutopia Lab. Photo: © CreatAR Images

Confluence Park / Lake|Flato Architects + Matsys Design

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 23 of 60 — Confluence Park / Lake|Flato Architects + Matsys Design. Photo: © Casey Dunn

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 47 of 60 — Diagram - Confluence Park / Lake|Flato Architects + Matsys Design

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 24 of 60 — Confluence Park / Lake|Flato Architects + Matsys Design. Photo: © Casey Dunn

Veranda in Shanghai / ppas + tf Architecture Office

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 19 of 60 — Veranda in Shanghai / ppas + tf Architecture Office. Photo: © SHEN-PHOTO

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 10 of 60 — Sections and elevations - Veranda in Shanghai / ppas + tf Architecture Office

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 9 of 60 — Veranda in Shanghai / ppas + tf Architecture Office. Photo: © SHEN-PHOTO

Urban Redevelopment of Marechal Deodoro Square / Sotero Arquitetos

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 20 of 60 — Urban Redevelopment of Marechal Deodoro Square / Sotero Arquitetos. Photo: © Tarso Figueira

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 50 of 60 — Plan - Urban Redevelopment of Marechal Deodoro Square / Sotero Arquitetos

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 8 of 60 — Urban Redevelopment of Marechal Deodoro Square / Sotero Arquitetos. Photo: © Tarso Figueira

School La Pau Square / Leku Studio

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 18 of 60 — School La Pau Square / Leku Studio. Photo: © DEL RIO BANI

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 44 of 60 — Isometric Projection - School La Pau Square / Leku Studio

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 13 of 60 — School La Pau Square / Leku Studio. Photo: © DEL RIO BANI

Bus Terminal and Urban Renovation in São Luís / Natureza Urbana

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 3 of 60 — Bus Terminal and Urban Renovation in São Luís / Natureza Urbana. Photo: © Meireles Junior

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 52 of 60 — Plan - Bus Terminal and Urban Renovation in São Luís / Natureza Urbana

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 17 of 60 — Bus Terminal and Urban Renovation in São Luís / Natureza Urbana. Photo: © Meireles Junior

Urban Redevelopment of Church Square / Paulo Vieitas + Alexandre Picanço (in Portuguese)

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 40 of 60 — Requalificação urbana do largo da Igreja / Paulo Vieitas + Alexandre Picanço. Photo: © Paulo Prata

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 56 of 60 — Plan - Requalificação urbana do largo da Igreja / Paulo Vieitas + Alexandre Picanço

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 33 of 60 — Requalificação urbana do largo da Igreja / Paulo Vieitas + Alexandre Picanço. Photo: © Paulo Prata

ṣiré (Xirê) Temporary Installation / Greco Design

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 27 of 60 — ṣiré (Xirê) Temporary Installation / Greco Design. Photo: © Rafael Motta

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 59 of 60 — Sketch - ṣiré (Xirê) Temporary Installation / Greco Design

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 26 of 60 — ṣiré (Xirê) Temporary Installation / Greco Design. Photo: © Rafael Motta

Rodda Lane Intervention / Sibling Architecture

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 5 of 60 — Rodda Lane Intervention / Sibling Architecture. Photo: © Peter Bennetts

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 53 of 60 — Plan - Rodda Lane Intervention / Sibling Architecture

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 32 of 60 — Rodda Lane Intervention / Sibling Architecture. Photo: © Peter Bennetts

Last Chance for a Slow Dance Covered Public Space / Behark

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 29 of 60 — Last Chance for a Slow Dance Covered Public Space / Behark. Photo: © Mikel Ibarluzea

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 49 of 60 — Exploded Axonometric - Last Chance for a Slow Dance Covered Public Space / Behark

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 39 of 60 — Last Chance for a Slow Dance Covered Public Space / Behark. Photo: © Mikel Ibarluzea

Songzhuang Micro Community Park / Crossboundaries

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 38 of 60 — Songzhuang Micro Community Park / Crossboundaries. Photo: © Yu Bai

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 45 of 60 — Axonometric Projection - Songzhuang Micro Community Park / Crossboundaries

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 41 of 60 — Songzhuang Micro Community Park / Crossboundaries. Photo: © Yu Bai

Playground Landscapes at Santa María Mazzarello Square / HDH arquitectos

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 35 of 60 — Playground Landscapes at Santa María Mazzarello Square / HDH arquitectos. Photo: © David Zarzoso

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 51 of 60 — Plan - Playground Landscapes at Santa María Mazzarello Square / HDH arquitectos

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 42 of 60 — Playground Landscapes at Santa María Mazzarello Square / HDH arquitectos. Photo: © David Zarzoso

Vårbergstoppen Playground Spheres / AndrénFogelström

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 28 of 60 — Vårbergstoppen Playground Spheres / AndrénFogelström. Photo: © Clément Morin

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 58 of 60 — Section - Vårbergstoppen Playground Spheres / AndrénFogelström

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 36 of 60 — Vårbergstoppen Playground Spheres / AndrénFogelström. Photo: © Clément Morin

Kokage-gumo Pavilion / junya ishigami + associates

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 30 of 60 — Kokage-gumo Pavilion / junya ishigami + associates. Photo: Courtesy of Junya Ishigami + associates

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 55 of 60 — Plan - Kokage-gumo Pavilion / junya ishigami + associates

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 31 of 60 — Kokage-gumo Pavilion / junya ishigami + associates. Photo: Courtesy of Junya Ishigami + associates

Huentitán Natural Park / SPRB Arquitectos

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 34 of 60 — Huentitán Natural Park / SPRB Arquitectos. Photo: © César Béjar Studio

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 54 of 60 — Plan - Huentitán Natural Park / SPRB Arquitectos

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 37 of 60 — Huentitán Natural Park / SPRB Arquitectos. Photo: © César Béjar Studio

Minor Paradises / studiolibani + #civilarchitectureorg

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 4 of 60 — Minor Paradises / studiolibani + #civilarchitectureorg. Photo: Courtesy of Civil Architecture x studiolibani

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 48 of 60 — Diagram - Minor Paradises / studiolibani + #civilarchitectureorg

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs - Image 46 of 60 — Minor Paradises / studiolibani + #civilarchitectureorg. Photo: © Edmund Sumner

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Cite: Equipe ArchDaily Brasil. "Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs" [Projetando parques e praças: 20 espaços públicos e seus desenhos] 15 Nov 2021. ArchDaily. (Trans. Duduch, Tarsila) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/971738/parks-and-squares-20-public-space-designs> ISSN 0719-8884