1/7
The Linear Park will be the first public space in the Spitallë district of Durrës, Albania.
2/7
A stormwater runoff canal will be covered and transformed into a kilometer-long park with cycle lanes leading towards the city center.
3/7
The Linear Park, predominantly green, is dotted with public amenities such as kiosks, outdoor gyms, and playgrounds, situated near key urban intersections.
4/7
Two kiosks serve as panorama platforms, offering visitors who ascend a view beyond the rooftops towards the sea, harbor, and skyline.
5/7
The park features a sequence of orchards, forests, pollinator gardens, and aromatic gardens, providing both extroverted and introverted green spaces.
6/7
All elements are built from locally sourced brick, following the precedent set by the Romans and reflecting the local resource map.
7/7
Two paths traverse the park: a paved one for cyclists and occasional motorists, and an unpaved one for pedestrians.