Park Belleville : Base

A large part of the story of urbanism is based on the expression "view over the park", allowing the development of new districts associated with urban parks or public garden, spaces of representation open on the city. Nowadays some of these parks deserve to be redesigned, while others are being created through new or urban renewal programs, all of them being adapted to the new contemporary customs in permanent changes. The idea of natural background stands out here as it integrates the entirety of what makes the living world (weather, geography, plants and humans altogether) in a sensitive way in order to introduce lush and progressive spaces. The programmatic dimension plays an important role too. These natural spaces that can stay for a major part undetermined (lawns, afforestations), deserve most of the time some specific and contemporary proposals such as meeting, game or sports amenities catering to a larger audience. They entitle the urban parks as a public and shared space and open the way to what would look just like a landscape.

- it's on a hill that gives amazing views over Paris,
- lots of leafy alleys, great for strolling,
- ramps everywhere, making it completely wheelchair-friendly,
- loads of fountains and water, refreshing in summer,
- great flower beds and plenty of grass to lie around on

most children's play areas are about maximum security for out little cherubs, this one is based on judging risk. It's set on a 30° slope with different areas for different ages. Children can clearly see what they are getting into before trying an area, teaching them to anticipate problems and know their limits, rather than nannying them with a completely flat soulless plain of rubberised safety.