The art installation Green Agora symbolises the restoration of the cultural landscape and its reopening to the public. An inviting gathering space has been created at the end of the valley road, where walking and cycling trails begin. This area is complemented by a large circular installation made from the remains of buildings, serving as a fire pit for visitors.
The Jabloneček Valley in the Czech Republic is a region of natural and historical value. For centuries, the valley was home to people who cultivated fields, meadows, orchards and pastures here. It was only as a result of unfortunate events in the 20th century that Jabloneček became a mysterious and forgotten place. After the decommissioning of the military zone located here, the village of Jablonec began to be transformed into a place of recreation.
The tourist development of this forgotten place was made possible by Serge Borenstein, who spent more than a decade analysing the existing landscape and drawing up a plan of possible solutions.
I made countless trips to Jablonečki, each of which was transformative. I realised that we didn’t want to exploit nature here, but rather become part of it,’ Serge Borenstein recalls.
He organised a series of workshops attended by the best architects of the younger generation. The workshops led to the concept of a luxury boutique resort based on the symbiosis between modern architecture and nature. The rebirth of the valley began with the restoration of the local landscape, from which the architecture of the future resort – designed by 100 CHYBIK KRISTOF, Formafatal, Mjölk architekti and KOGAA – emerged.
We are creating an idyllic, harmonious environment to gradually repopulate this valley. The picturesque natural landscape will feature new architecture that reflects the natural and cultural distinctiveness of the valleys,” said Jakub Finger, landscape architect at Atelier Partero.
The landscape concept is based on the unique character of the valley, encompassing its natural, geological, technical, cultural, archaeological and historical elements. The first step in this transformation was simply to clear the land. It is essential to restore the soil, plant flower meadows, plant hedges and living fences and restore the orchard with fruit trees. Access will be facilitated by revitalised and newly constructed trails.
The Green Agora installation is the first of many artistic and cultural events aimed at revitalising this forgotten valley near Prague.
This landscape installation positively activates the space, evoking new emotions, curiosity and people’s interest, while alluding to the history of the area. The installation creates an atmosphere of hope, heralding a new future, explains Finger.
The columns mark the area for the further development of the valley. Their layout refers to the design of the building that will be built here in the future. The colonnade is like a core from which the new will grow. The colourful columns were made using 3D technology and their shapes are meant to evoke the works of nature.
design: Atelier Partero
realisation of the columns: So Concrete
photography: BoysPlayNice
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