Park in Jurbarkas
This is the landscape project in the center of small town Jurbarkas in the western part of Lithuania. The site area was very close to the town center and main square, near the government buildings, school, library, and shops. The still situation of the site was rather complicated: a hilly territory with some trees and one footpath passing through was surrounded by private houses with their yards and gardens. As there were some similar places in Jurbarkas already- nearly wild nature parks- our idea was to change the spirit of the site and make it more integrated to the urban territory.
photograph by © Agnė Gabrėnienė
The decision was to choose contemporary materials and forms, but to use them with a great sensitivity to the existing situation and concrete was the best solution for our purpose. Concrete is one of the signs of contemporary urban culture but can be used in many different ways. white one for steps- benches and black concrete tiles for filling the empty spaces between them.The steps-benches are multifunctional elements and all of them may be used in a very different ways by people of various age. The contrast between black and white elements, between urban and natural, straight lines and organic forms was the important art principle we have chosen for this landscape project.
photograph by © Agnė Gabrėnienė
There are three different zones with diverse atmosphere and viewpoints that people pass through when they cross the park. The architects’ purpose was to shape them and emphasize the scale, function, and atmosphere of each of them.The amphitheater zone- the largest one we developed with the spot fountains and little creek streaming down by concrete stairs and nice view to the town – a perfect place for gatherings, town events, and celebrations. The hillock place- a tiny place to spend time for several people more separately and the third zone- square type chamber place, perfect for reading, spending time with small children, etc.
photograph by © Agnė Gabrėnienė
Project Info.
Architects : ARARTE
Architects in Charge : Dr. Arnoldas Gabrėnas, Agnė Gabrėnienė
Location : Jurbarkas, Lithuania
Year : 2015
Type : Park/ Landscape
Photographs : Agnė Gabrėnienė
