Benchmarking - Water’s Edge

Floating Barges – Art Islands

‘For the lazy, the chairs of the island mists are waiting for you. For the wild, find the open aviary bird island. For the romantic, walk in the tall grass of the prairie island. For those seeking the country, sit in the shade of an apple tree on the orchard island.’

The five barges are planned in accordance with the biodiversity map of Paris. The semi-aquatic vegetation between the barges cleans the banks of the Seine while the landscaping offers different opportunities for the public to experience the space. Each “island” barge has a different theme with plants native to Paris.