Arcadia Pedestrian Street
Architects
Veronika Valk-Siska
ZiZi & YoYo Architecture
Location
Viljandi, Estonia
Status
completed in 2009
Client
Viljandi City
Photos
Reio Avaste
Typology
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The 160 metre long promenade located in Viljandi right next to the old town wall is a playful spot imitating a moat with its motion-sensor activated fountains. The street is filled with benches, lights, ferns, flowerbeds and carousels for children. The setting is topped off by a small scene meant for performance arts.
The pre-war Arcadia Garden, located on Väike-Turu street, where town folks gathered to dance and entertain themselves served as inspiration for the promenade.
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