My Long Term Memory

By marinakari

Look, it flows!

In city of Kotka, has one genius city-gardener called Heikki Laaksonen.
One of his brilliant ideas is Sapokka Water Garden. Park is maybe the most award-winning parks in Finland.
Today i present you only lower part of Sapokka waterfall. Sorry.
;D

There is so much to see (and photo), if you are into things like that.

More data if intrested:

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

The twin primary objectives for the design of the Water Garden were to clean up the badly polluted bay located near the centre of Kotka and to provide a versatile green area.

Vegetation, water, stone and lighting are the primary elements of the park. The objective was to create interesting details and varying sceneries which would attract people over and over again. The park was also intended to serve an educational purpose of increasing awareness of a green urban environment.
The park´s design was based on matching the constructed environment with the natural surroundings.

In terms of vegetation and structures, the park varies considerably. Even though there is variety, the goal was to create a harmonious overall impression.

Diverse stone structures carefully and skilfully built have given the park a cohesive appearance. A number of old buildings foundations; for example the side steps of the former market hall of Kotka and the main steps of the old shopping centre, have gained a new lives in the Sapokka Water Garden.

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