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New Holland Island from above
05-04-2018In June 2017, the Los Angeles-based design studio Poetic Kinetics dressed up New Holland Island in Saint Petersburg with their artwork Firebird Descend. This video shows the marvellous artwork and the park from above. Since its opening in 2016, New Holland Island, designed by West 8, is one of the most remarkable spots in Saint Petersburg. Courtesy ©Skyslant.
more information: New Holland
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The frozen Noordwaard in Biesbosch.
08-03-2018
A poetic day in the high water winter season of frozen Noordwaard in Biesbosch, bridges designed by West 8 merging into the snowy horizon. Photography by Jeroen Musch.
more information: The Bridges and Pumping Stations of Noordwaard
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Colombia Rio Cali Park construction update
06-03-2018
After a year since the project broke ground, the second phase of the project construction has conintued and we see new parts are being materialized, including the 2 pedestrian bridges. West 8 chooses locally produced, intricate brick masonry for the public space, and the ornate bridge railings of precast terrazzo that reflect the park’s historical identity. The project is currently entering its final stage of construction which will continue also this year. It will serve as Cali Central Park when completes and a pedestrian corridor with a bike path arranged on both banks of the river.
Local news paper reported the project periodically (in Spainish): Elpais.com, and here is an interview of the Colombian project architect of West 8 team, Juan Figueroa Calero.
more information: Río Cali Park Phase 2 Breaks Ground