Forest Heart Ebe Omenala nke Tartu by Yiqing Wu

Forest Heart Ebe Omenala nke Tartu by Yiqing Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha in Nhazi Ala Ubi na Ubi Ifuru Competition Category.

ỌlaọchaNhazi Ala· 2024

Forest Heart Ebe Omenala nke Tartu

by Yiqing Wu

Client: Vwa

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha Winner in Nhazi Ala Category

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The Design

About Forest Heart Ebe Omenala nke Tartu

Forest Heart na-atụ anya mgbanwe nke ogige ntụrụndụ dị ugbu a ka ọ ghọọ oghere ọha na ebe omenala pụrụ iche, na-enye usoro nhazi obodo ọhụrụ maka Estonia. Nhazi a na-egosi mkpa ọ dị ịmepụta gburugburu nwere ike dị iche iche ma nwee ọgụgụ isi gbasara gburugburu ọkọlọtọ nke na-eme ka ogige ahụ bụrụ isi ebe nzukọ, na-akwalite mmekọrịta obodo na ememe njirimara omenala obodo ahụ. Forest Heart na-egosi nhazi obodo pụrụ iche gbadoro ụkwụ na nhazi ala nke na-asọpụrụ ihe nketa mba ahụ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha

Forest Heart Ebe Omenala nke Tartu meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị dị n'ọkwa kachasị elu, mara mma ma na-eju anya. Ndị meriri na Ọlaọcha bụ ọrụ na-egbu maramara nke ukwuu ma dị oke nzụlite nke na-egosi ọmarịcha ihe ọmụma, talent na nghọta nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Forest Heart Ebe Omenala nke Tartu ga-abụ ọrụ dị ịtụnanya, ihe nlereanya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị omimi n'ihe ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha bụ ihe e mepụtara dị oke ịrịba ama, nke a na-eto nke na-erite uru ma na-ebuga oke nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ n'ihu. Forest Heart Ebe Omenala nke Tartu bụ ihe e kere eke ọtụtụ ndị na-ekwo ekworo ya nke na-akpali ọchịchọ, na-eweta mmetụta ọma ma na-akpali ịtụnanya.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Forest Heart envisages the transformation of an existing park into an emblematic public space and cultural center, offering an innovative urban design solution for Estonia. It underscores the significance of crafting a versatile and ecologically astute environment that positions the park as a pivotal gathering point, fostering communal engagement and the celebration of the city's cultural identity.
Dimensions & Packaging: The central zone delineated in this proposal spans dimensions of 260 meters by 120 meters. Furthermore, the urban design proposition comprehensively encompasses the redesign of the waterfront and the enhancement of streetscape infrastructure along the perimeters of the core area, extending along the four adjacent roads.
Tags: Open space, Urban Design, Landscape, Central Park, Ecological Landscape, Native Plants
Production Technology: The design proposal emphasizes the importance of giving the land back to nature. To achieve this goal, the design proposes to increase the number of trees in the park by almost 40 percent, creating an interactive landscape that links back to the country’s roots. This forest will offer a variety of activities, such as berry picking in the summer and winter cross-country skiing, making it a flexible space for people to enjoy all year round. Additionally, the design acknowledges the country’s versatile landscape by utilizing natural elements, such as bogs, to incorporate stormwater management for the area. The design increases the forest density, and the forest foliage coverage will provide shade in the summer, and wind-block in the winter.
Design Challenge: The Forest Heart initiative in the urban design proposal focuses on making the project sustainable and cost-effective by achieving net-zero building. The landscape near the cultural center is designed thoughtfully, considering factors like soil composition, slope stability, and erosion control during the balancing of cut and fill. The proposal aims to minimize tree removal by planting more native vegetation to strengthen the soil, enhance the look, and support local wildlife. Green features like green roofs, rain gardens, and bioswales are included for added sustainability. Regular checks and upkeep ensure these efforts work effectively, and there's a possibility of installing educational signs for visitor awareness.
Research: The prevailing vegetation within the original Central Park has been comprehensively examined with the assistance of an arborist and ecologist. Information pertaining to the biodiversity of Central Park has been systematically collected to discern the advantages of nature and the overarching ecological value of the park. Drawing upon this data, an assessment of the current condition of the park has been formulated, elucidating potential strategies for enhancement. Furthermore, engaging with the local populace has yielded valuable insights into their recollections, aspirations, and recommendations for the park. The predominant preference among stakeholders is to maintain the space as open and publicly accessible as feasible.
Inspiration: Estonia is home to a rich and diverse forest landscape with ancient woodlands, evergreens, forests, and other natural elements. However, Estonia has one of the highest rates of forest loss in Europe. Thus, the proposal, Forest Heart, aims to reinvigorate Central Park as an integrated forest park and cultural center. The solution provides flexibility by responding to urban initiatives and ecological intelligence to further fortify the site’s important asset to the city of Tartu.
Project Duration: Tartu, Estonia
Operation Flow: The Urban design proposal focuses on two hikes - a Cultural Route connecting various programs used in different seasons, and a
Landscape Route expanding the park’s activities year-round. Both hikes begin with a grand stair and offer flexibility and resilience to change. Visitors can explore the interconnectedness of the programs and the park’s capabilities, making it a dynamic cultural and recreational space.
The design links programs in a loop, starting with a grand stair in the library, creating moments of park and museum connections to respect the shared values among programs: being together. The service program is located on Uuerture street, minimizing the circulation area to maximize public spaces. This allows more efficient transportation of art and goods across the building complex.
Team Members: Yiqing Wu