
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



Little Island Park / Heatherwick Studio



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



Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun / nendo



White Upland Installation / Wutopia Lab


Confluence Park / Lake|Flato Architects + Matsys Design



Veranda in Shanghai / ppas + tf Architecture Office



Urban Redevelopment of Marechal Deodoro Square / Sotero Arquitetos



School La Pau Square / Leku Studio



Bus Terminal and Urban Renovation in São Luís / Natureza Urbana



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



ṣiré (Xirê) Temporary Installation / Greco Design



Rodda Lane Intervention / Sibling Architecture



Last Chance for a Slow Dance Covered Public Space / Behark



Songzhuang Micro Community Park / Crossboundaries



Playground Landscapes at Santa María Mazzarello Square / HDH arquitectos



Vårbergstoppen Playground Spheres / AndrénFogelström



Kokage-gumo Pavilion / junya ishigami + associates



Huentitán Natural Park / SPRB Arquitectos



Minor Paradises / studiolibani + #civilarchitectureorg


