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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2

356

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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)

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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