MANIFESTO FOR AN ADAPTED, AUGMENTED AND STAGED ECOSYSTEM
The evolution of social and environmental stakes pushes the hybridization of public space typologies to multiply their ecological and social potential. The public square, the urban park and the nature park combine to extract and enhance their respective qualities, orchestrating a new landscape form. The Hypernature 066 concept proposes a double system: the amplified ecosystem and the event space; two entities in opposition for the creation of a flexible, bioclimatic, appropriable, expressive and immersive performative landscape. This strong duality of space, between immersion and projection, is expressed in all the components of the project.
Four elements make up Hypernature - the forest, the event threshold, the architectural device and the grid - articulating an obvious urban pivot in the background to the festival square and the artists' promenade. Hypernature 066 thus completes the urban figure by creating an identity marker at the meeting of these two founding spaces of the Quartier des spectacles. The new focal point takes shape through the expression of an intensified, inclusive and user-centered urban and landscape experience: a spectacle in itself.
(From competitor's text)
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Evolution of the Proposal in terms of approach, concept and proposed landscaping
The jurors note that the proposal has evolved significantly in terms of the choice and generosity of the planting spaces. There is also a noticeable improvement in the circulation and pedestrian connections. However, the tangent that certain elements have taken, such as the spatial and formal choices of the walkway and the importance of technology, is questionable.
Choice and appropriateness of spatial and formal choices
The proposed design provides a good balance between mineralized and vegetated spaces. However, the competition objectives mentioned the desire to have a predominance of vegetation and nature. The jurors underline a very strong opposition between nature and culture, which sometimes even seems to give precedence to the notion of "intelligent and technological city".
The jurors emphasize that the experience within the project is very graphic and controlled. Although the richness of the experiences and paths is generous, they question the existence of a real intimacy between nature and the user.
Certain formal choices, such as the triangular and pointed forms seem aggressive. The jurors would have appreciated more sensitivity and authenticity by proposing a closer relationship with nature. The sub-spaces and their form are interesting, but do not provide many places to rest and meet.
The jurors note that the design is well thought out and integrated into the Quartier des spectacles. The idea of using projections on the fences was also praised. However, the service, because of its overly close relationship with the Quartier des spectacles, seems to be in competition with the cultural installations rather than complementary.
Choice and relevance of furniture, materials, plants, lighting
The choice of materials, in particular the perforated metal, is not sufficiently convincing. Jurors noted that the proposed walls and railings create an imposing setting that creates physical and visual barriers for the user. Jurors are concerned about the large number of users who will be at the west end of the walkway. This area, shaded and hidden by walls, does not appear to provide a satisfactory experience, flow and safety.
The use of lattice and wood is also questioned. The materials seem numerous and their assembly complex. The jurors also questioned the storage space for the Quartier des spectacles and the structure proposed. This one seems constrained in its form and creates a delimited corridor at the place of the main pedestrian flow.
Consideration of site maintenance and sustainability
The jurors mention that it would have been interesting and innovative to propose another type of covering than metal. A material that would have been more integrated into the concept and would have served as a support to highlight nature could have enriched the proposal.
The jurors questioned the implementation and maintenance, which could be quite significant. Many of the details and technical elements seem to require special attention. Jurors mentioned that the idea of an urban forestry lab is interesting, but requires a lot of equipment, monitoring and maintenance.
Technical feasibility of the project, including the costs of implementation
The jury appreciates the attention that has been given to universal accessibility and pedestrian fluidity. However, there are several shortcomings with respect to the concept of "seeing and being seen". The two walls at the west end of the bridge form an enclosed area that is not desirable.
Respecting the timelines and constraints of the site
This performance presents significant encroachment issues on the subway station roof slab. Jurors mention that there are some conflicts with the large piers.
(From jury report)
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