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hard paveLayering of treesgrasssmall trees (<15’)medium trees (15’-30’)large trees (30’ >)
small trees
medium trees
large trees
small trees
medium treesmedium trees
large treeslarge trees
water (within site area) : hard surface/pave : green/soft surface1 : 1.3 : 7
deck on water
green barrier on lakeside
pedestrian with greens
multipurpose hall1
admin & meeting2
library3
cafeteria4
souvenir shop5
underground museum
elevated pedestrian
pedestrianferry terminal
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Primary functions & circulation
male toilet
female toilet
wash
coffee shop
basic functions
coffee shop & wash
floating decks on water
seating arrangements
cycle stand
elevated pedestrianAncillary functions
bicycle stand
coffee shop & wash
structural system of the floating islandslopes toward lakeUndulation of landwater level
+4’-6” (primary paves)
+2’-0”+3’-0”+4’-0”
+7’-0”+8’-6”+10’-0”+12’-0”+15’-0”+18’-0”+20’-0”+22’-0”+25’-0”
Old Amsterdam city map : Radial Organization
position of memorial
central gathering space
elevated pedestrians
water channels
central gathering space
axis
axis
axis
multipurpose hall
admin & meeting
structural system of the floating islandstructural system of the floating islandslopes toward lakewater level
+4’-6” (primary paves)
MH17 memorial + park131412
A W A L K T H R O U G H T H E F L O A T I N G I S L A N D + park
A W A L K T H R O U G H T H E F L O A T I N G I S L A N D + park
: R E G E N E R A T I O N O F L I F E
In response to the decisive cry for humanity that caused the loss of 298 lives in a manmade catastrophe, a memorial amidst a free flowing floating park is served to create in the ljmeer Lake of Amsterdam. The contextual
influence and opulent culture of Amsterdam worked as an inspiration in conceptualizing the artificial floating island to tribute MH17 victims.
Water, wind and green; these elements symbolize life, the basis of this triangular shaped island. The formal
expression of this island characterized with fluidity and flexibility referring the flowing emptiness for the departed souls.
An important factor in the design of the park is to create relationship with existing terrain. The canal system planning of Amsterdam is considered as a reference for the new island development to propose a new water landscape experience for world population.
‘A GREEN PLATFORM OF LIFE’
soft rush wool grass surface with trees
connecting bridge wooden pathway
woodenpathway
soft rush wool grass surface for relaxation
All the functions are placed around the central plaza. Basic requirements like coffee shop, public rest facilities, drinking water supply, bicycle stand, temporary shades for public gathering and programs are spotted at several places. A museum is designed under the reflecting pool to house memories of MH17 victims and relics of the tragedy. The central plaza will be the main location for arranging cultural programs and festivals over the year in Amsterdam.
The floating island, filled with organic soil, developed by water plants and sorted organic wastage, helps to purify urban water bodies. The island will be supported with honeycomb frame structure to keep the natural ecosystem of the water uninterrupted and at the same time to develop a new habitat for water biology.
The park is connected with Amsterdams’ popular water transport (water taxi/ ferry) from nearby stations. There are three receiving decks along with three peripheries of the island.
The central meeting place of three axis produces a large 3 dimensional empty space, consists a large reflecting pool. A vertical green monument located in the center of the pool as
a symbol of purity.
‘A PLACE OF REMEMBRANCE’
soft rush wool grass surface with trees steps toward waterwoodenpathway
woodenpathway
Steps towards the water
performing platform
sitting areamuseumwoodenpathway
woodenpathway
sitting towards the Amphitheater
soft rush wool grass surface
multipurpose hall
admin & meeting