032 | Köln-Worringen | Germany
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What was until recently a non-descript area of fallow ground has been converted into the so-called “Mündungspark” (estuary park) within six weeks. Cologne-based landscape architect Dirk Melzer redesigned this prominent open space with a view of the river Rhine, thereby taking reference from the typical brick architecture in the surroundings. Numerous functional buildings, such as the oval waterworks (in the background), take up this tradition.
Living room at the old harbour The Köln-Worringen District has been enriched by creating an attractive public space with a contemporary landscape architecture. The vibrant brick-red colour of the clay paver dominates the new place of recreation, the rest area and lookout at the old Worringen Harbour.
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Looks like home – but the seating furniture is made of facing bricks, and the rug with fringes and border is made of clay pavers. Landscape architect Melzer selected this “private” design vocabulary to promote a strong identification of the residents with their park.
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The compact form is characteristic for the pieces of furniture. In the workshop, the single facing brick elements are joined by means of simple metal anchors to form pieces of furniture.