CHAGALL EMBANKMENT

2019-2020

The Marc Chagall Embankment was developed as the main artery connecting the city, the park and the river. The embankment is a direct part of the green belt of ZIL Parks - these are areas of art, sports, culture and recreation, a public space accessible at any time of the day. The residential quarters are oriented towards the Embankment, a green public space along the Moskva River.

The landscaping concept was developed taking into account the preservation of existing trees and the planting of new ones, the arrangement of lawns, illuminated walking and cycling routes that connect the parks with each other and are part of a single plan for the improvement and development of green areas.

LOCATION: Moscow, Russia

PROGRAM: landscape, small forms

LENGTH: 1 372 meters

CLIENT: LSR Group

STATUS: built

STAGES: all stages from concept to implementation

RESPONCIBILITY: Developing and coordination on all stages from concept to construction, author's and technical supervision

DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT

• An integral vision of the development concept of the Moscow River, the creation of a common strategy and development principles, including the setting of goals and objectives;
• consistency of all sectoral strategies and decisions with the overall goals of the concept on the scale of the Moscow River within the boundaries of the Moscow Ring Road and beyond:
1. Accessible river: transport strategy
2. Green river: a conservation strategy
3. Clean river: environmental strategy
4. Active River: tourism and recreation strategy and territory development strategy
5. Innovation river: engineering strategy
6. Open river: social strategy

• creation of mechanisms for project development and further implementation;
• the possibility of creating an expressive character, identity and brand for each area of ​​the area and landscape element;
• promotion of investment in infrastructure and improvement of public spaces;
• coordination of actions between investors and city initiatives.
• flexibility in making design decisions depending on land use, general development strategy for each individual territory, landscape and functional features of each port;
• the possibility of developing a more detailed functional zoning, working out the main transport, cycling and pedestrian links;
• the appropriateness of creating a design code for each individual port, taking into account environmental requirements and the status of the location of the port.

EMBANKMENT DESIGN PRINCIPLES 

PRINCIPLE 1: Reunification waterfront cities

The embankment should become a link a linear park running from the ZIL Berth to the port of urban significance Planet Zil. The first stage of implementation will serve as a recreational park for the local population of the new ZIL district. The embankment will become a place for walks, games, outdoor activities and entertainment.
By 2030, the implementation of the concept the development of the embankments of the Moskva River will allow the embankment to become a direct part of the transit pedestrian and bicycle route.

PRINCIPLE 2: Create a high quality public space

The park on the Embankment is part of the system of public spaces within the framework of the ZIL project. In addition to it, there is an active city Boulevard, a recreational park with a predominantly sports function, and the port of urban significance Planet ZIL. It is necessary to create a recognizable environment and a variety of nature and buildings along the coast.

PRINCIPLE 3: Multiple functions and off-season

Involvement of local communities in the process of designing and programming the territory to create a positive mood of residents for the development of the project.
The embankment should be based on an integrated approach to the multifunctional design of adjacent areas. It is necessary to provide functional zones adapted for the cold season.

PRINCIPLE 4: River-Park-City Integration

Create a close integration of the River-Park-City, strengthen ties, activate access to the Moskva River with the tools provided for by the concept for the development of the coastal territories of the Moskva River.

PRINCIPLE 5: A sports program that brings together all participants and visitors

Cultivate sports functions and activities for local residents and involve them in active city life. A sports program that unites all participants and visitors with active events and sports grounds. Sport as an art, sport for children, adults and pensioners.

PRINCIPLE 6: Pedestrian, cyclist and citizen

Involvement of local communities in the process of designing and programming the territory to create a positive attitude of residents towards the development of the project. Create an accessible pedestrian-oriented environment with sustainable connectivity, road isolation tools, landscaping, lighting concept, urban furniture.

SHAPING AND FORMATION

It is proposed to arrange a landscape on the embankment that will create a comfortable natural environment and protect visitors from the cold wind from the river in winter. It is planned to create a multifunctional landscape, including places of recreation, pavilions and other interactions between man and terrain.
Aerodynamic studies show that the creation of vertical or almost vertical and impenetrable wind barriers is not effective, as this provokes air wind turbulence.
Hill slopes from 10 to 20% with the subsequent planting of trees and old trees on them - provide optimal protection from the wind and the most successful conditions for the interaction of man-relief.

PHOTOS OF IMPLEMENTATION