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12.6.1 Ambient Urban Intervention “Boats in the Fountain”
on the Plateau in Front of Slovenian Ethnographic
Museum (SEM), June, 2013
The architectural concept of the plateau in front of the SEM in the very city centre
is a part of a collage of various surfaces and objects. Some of the surfaces are less
used that expected, as is the case of the 260 m2 plateau, that was planned as a water
surface, but was not realized for years. In the summer period, water is one of the
most important elements of public space – it cools the ambient and represents an
ideal playground for children. Water also reminds us on holidays, sea, boats, …, and
is especially attractive for children. For those reasons we have decided to restore the
project and to realize the long-time ago planned water surface in an innovative way
that will be attractive for public.
In June 2013, the ambient intervention “Boats in the fountain” was realized, by:
– re-establishment of water surface,
– establishment of spaces where it is possible to play, work or rest,
– rearranging the area to bring it closer to the children and adults.
For the installation old boats were used, after the detailed renewal, each of them
had its own name and own story. It became an ideal meeting place for all generations. Throughout the whole summer period numerous visitors enjoyed the vicinity
of water surface, especially children. The project was concluded by the end of
September (Figs. 12.9 and 12.10 ).
12 Urban Heat Island in the Ljubljana City
12.6.1 Ambient Urban Intervention “Boats in the Fountain”
on the Plateau in Front of Slovenian Ethnographic
Museum (SEM), June, 2013
The architectural concept of the plateau in front of the SEM in the very city centre
is a part of a collage of various surfaces and objects. Some of the surfaces are less
used that expected, as is the case of the 260 m2 plateau, that was planned as a water
surface, but was not realized for years. In the summer period, water is one of the
most important elements of public space – it cools the ambient and represents an
ideal playground for children. Water also reminds us on holidays, sea, boats, …, and
is especially attractive for children. For those reasons we have decided to restore the
project and to realize the long-time ago planned water surface in an innovative way
that will be attractive for public.
In June 2013, the ambient intervention “Boats in the fountain” was realized, by:
– re-establishment of water surface,
– establishment of spaces where it is possible to play, work or rest,
– rearranging the area to bring it closer to the children and adults.
For the installation old boats were used, after the detailed renewal, each of them
had its own name and own story. It became an ideal meeting place for all generations. Throughout the whole summer period numerous visitors enjoyed the vicinity
of water surface, especially children. The project was concluded by the end of
September (Figs. 12.9 and 12.10 ).
12 Urban Heat Island in the Ljubljana City