Pathways
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about pathways
Project • By AshariArchitects • Bridges
Life Bridge
The existence of the Qasr-dasht segregated gardens and Chamran gardens on both sides of the project site, led the idea of binding two adjacent areas together. This project creates a continuous green network and make the bridge more integrated to the context. Shiraz City has a unique historical characteristic. The purpose of creating a connection between this bridge as new urban element with the historical urban context was to maintain a necessity to survive the historical identity from the current builder type development of the city. AliIbnHamzeh Bridge will be the most important bridge in Shiraz due to its historical value and its location on the iconic Khoshk river. The columns of this bridge were expanded in a linear fashion... More
Project • By CE-A Studio + Carlo Ezechieli • Parks/Gardens
Deep Matter Garden
This project for a public garden wants to rediscover the deep roots of a place. The area consists on the reclaiming as a public garden of a site where 1,000 years ago used to stand the vineyards of Ariberto, Archbishop of Milan and leading character of the Church of that time. The design consists of three rings, whose shape was suggested by the topography of the site. While giving shape the internal pathways they identify a system of ‘rooms’. The continuous, monolithic, rings are stuck into the ground literally dissecting it with the aim of revealing its historical depth. The surface of the main ring is understood as a ‘one-thousand-years clock’, where black limestone inserts, the same present in local Romanic cathed... More
Project • By zero space architects & planners • Urban Green Spaces
art walk
Well defined pedestrian connectivity along with safety, plays a major role in urban fabric. The pedestrian networks not only serve as transitional corridors but also act as a place for social interactions. In most of the cases in India the pedestrian networks are potential unorganized bazaars, city services, parking lots, garbage bins and many more, which is disturbing the core values and functionalities of a network. These ill-managed majors are forcing pedestrians to traverse on carriageway and increasing the chances of meeting up with accidents. Identifying and connecting or adorning the pedestrian walkways with the right dots of social drama in a pragmatic manner would help in easing the city’s social life as much needed breathing space... More
Product • By SureSet Resin • DIY Permeable Paving Kits
DIY Permeable Paving Kits
For smaller projects or intricate feature work, our DIY Permeable Paving Kits provide the perfect solution. Each kit contains full instructions, covering both material preparation and trowelling. From pathways and patios to pool surrounds and terraces, our DIY kits provide the opportunity to easily create curves and patterns that could only otherwise be achieved by accurately saw cutting concrete paving slabs.
The easy to use DIY Permeable Paving Kits comes with full instructions, taking you step by step through the simple process of mixing the material and then laying it with a trowel. There’s no need for expensive and complex cutting or laying equipment and each kit contains enough specially formulated resin and aggregate to com... More