The site next to The Museum of Nature on the other hand lacks aesthetic and excitement. It is an unusable and dull patch of greenery that dissuades public from using it.
The Theater in front of the National Gallery of Canada can be identified as a good urban Landmark; the main feature of the space is a recessed seating area with a gently ramped walkway leading to St Patrick Street, with a spectacular view across to Parliament hill.
This humble outdoor space has magnificent pathways and can house numerous public activities and it is a prominent tourist attraction.
The design aims to enhance the Park on Elgin St. on the east of The Museum of Nature. Lack of aesthetic and dullness of the landscape deprives people from using the park; hence, making the park an unusable urban space. To induce the ritual of walking, the existing pathway will be transformed into a more enjoyable path by elegant lighting and continuous seating that can accommodate all. The outdoor kite like cover that stretches from the north to the south of the park will cover the entire pathway and will bring a memorable walking experience for the public.
by: Alejandro Martínez de Velasco & Ali Navid
