Article source: Topiaris Landscape Architecture

The Tagus Linear Park combines two different typologies of spaces: A single multifunctional area named ‘PRAIA DOS PESCADORES’ (FISHERMEN’S BEACH), set by the riverside within a former sand deposit, and 6 km of PEDESTRIAN TRAILS associated with dirt roads, waterlines banks (streams and drainage ditches), which converge to Praia dos Pescadores, coming from urban and natural areas. The connection between the ‘beach’ and natural areas is made through a 700m long raised wooden path by which a Bird Observatory built from old pallets can be reached.

Image Courtesy © Joao Morgado

• Architects: Topiaris Landscape Architecture
• Project: Tagus Linear Park
• Location: Â Póvoa de Santa Iria, Portugal
• Photography: Joao Morgado
• Area: Â 15 ha
• Client: Â Municipality of Vila Franca de Xira
• Completion date:  July 2013
• Landscape Architecture: Â Topiaris, landscape architecture
• Authors: Â Luis Ribeiro, Teresa Barão, Catarina Viana
• Design Team: Ana Lemos, Elsa Calhau, João Oliveira, Rita Salgado, Sara Coelho
• Architecture: Â Atelier Difusor de Arquitectura
• Author: Â Olavo Dias
• Design Team: Â Pedro Santos, Sérgio Marques, António Marciano

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