Taking inspiration from its Arabian desert surroundings, a new public park design has been unveiled by British designer Thomas Heatherwick in Abu Dhabi.
Planning to create the park beneath a roof canopy -- to create shade from the hot, dry weather and sun -- that looks like the cracks you would find in the desert, this 125,000 square-meter Al Fayah Park will be the first park of its magnitude and architectural prowess in the region.
The new public park design will have space for a plethora of activities and features like play areas, picnic areas, vegetable gardens, cafes, a public library, a mosque, an outdoor cinema, as well as an indoor one and outdoor performance spaces.
"This sunken oasis becomes a landscape of plants, mature trees and a cluster of public recreational spaces. The 20-metre-high shaded garden is conceived as a place for families to gather and picnic, as well as a place for learning and festivals," says Heatherwick.
Desert Oasis Parks
This Public Park Design is Innovative and an Architectural Masterpiece
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Park Design - The innovative park design incorporates sustainable features like shade structures and vegetable gardens, offering opportunities for the development of eco-friendly public spaces.
2. Multifunctional Public Spaces - The inclusion of a library, cinema, and performance spaces in the park design showcases the trend of creating versatile public spaces that cater to diverse recreational and cultural activities.
3. Architectural Innovation - The unique roof canopy design inspired by the desert landscape demonstrates the trend of pushing architectural boundaries to create visually stunning and distinctive public parks.
Industry Implications
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2. Leisure and Entertainment - The leisure and entertainment industry can harness the trend of incorporating diverse recreational activities in public parks, creating unique and engaging experiences for visitors.
3. Construction and Design - The construction and design industry can capitalize on the architectural innovation trend by developing new materials and techniques that enable the construction of visually striking and sustainable park structures.