Davle, at the confluence of the Vltava and Sázava rivers, is facing the challenge of transforming its banks, which are now degraded by chaotic parking and mismatched public spaces. The study creates a vibrant waterfront and a new Piazeta square that will connect the historic core to the water. The design offers a modern pedestrian zone, revitalized public spaces and natural lots tailored to the needs of Davle residents. The study returns lost spaces to the people and their activities.
Davle is defined by low buildings set in rugged terrain, with a network of narrow footpaths leading to the water today. The main public spaces are now clogged with an accumulation of parking areas that serve as catchment areas for commuters to Prague. The banks of the Vltava are defaced by a network of unconceptual micro-landings.
The revitalization proposal removes the endless parking lot along the river and replaces it with a pedestrian zone. It proposes a unified and distinctive wharf.
A new Piazetta square is being created with residential steps and places for cafes or markets, which will connect the historic part with the waterfront.
A new generous urban space is being created along the waterfront, transforming from a purely urban parterre to a natural promenade under the treetops. This creates a very valuable place to live, but also for the further development of Davle.
In the east of the area, the park by the school has been revitalised, where children and adults can relax among the mature trees and have a coffee in the new café. The park is newly connected to the waterfront and the river.
Residents have opened new approaches to the river surface such as piers, berms, residence steps or floating sunbaths. Cyclists and inline skaters will appreciate the barrier-free lane along the shore, separated from the pedestrian zone.
Traffic is hierarchised so that cars serve only residents and supplies, other visitors park on the outskirts and continue on foot or bike. Major nodes include a two-way bus turntable and a new parking area appropriate to the size of the community. The overall concept draws on the traditional building elements of Davle, the brick retaining walls and cobblestone paths, and combines them with modern furnishings.
Client: the town of Davle
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Visualization: ra15
Authors: Radek Lampa, Renata Bartková, Veronika Kovandová, Valeria Balaban
by: Aquatis a.s. design of water structures, Michael Trnka, Prinkom s.r.o. design of transport structures, Vít Křepinský, Jiří Křepinský
