Modification of the embankment of the Loučná River in Litomyšl is a continuation of the section previously modified by AP atelier. The design is based on the concept of restoring and connecting four different urban spaces – the riverfront, river banks, park and street – into one functional unit.
The natural character of the riverbanks and the quiet picturesque street were important assets of the site. On the other hand, there were a number of problems: playgrounds with fence, barriers, zero access to the river. The lack of sidewalks led to pedestrian collisions with cars and cyclists, and parts of the area were not connected to each other.

An urban promenade under the trees is being created on the waterfront for relaxation, meeting and play. It includes a sculptural playground with musical motifs. The embankment is lined with a low wall made of coloured concrete, creating a boundary between the city and the natural banks of the river. These are preserved in their wildness and only accessible in selected places by light bird and fish observatories. The Loučná River is bridged by a suspended footbridge. This, like the observation towers, is designed as a transparent steel structure, interfering as little as possible with the natural surroundings. The park at Smetana House has been converted into a sunny recreational meadow. The restaurant’s fallow garden has been restored and a steel pavilion with a green roof has been added. Water Mounds Street is paved flat and traffic calmed.

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