Malevich Park waterfall

Objective: to form a space for comfortable rest within the natural environment, creating a system of waterfalls inscribed in the natural landscape. Solution: to translate natural appearance into architectural forms and characteristics that echo the surrounding landscape. The project area is located at the entrance of Malevich Park, within a non-green zone. Its forested location determined the development approach: the new facility should be brought as close as possible to the natural environment of the surrounding area. To achieve this, the team used natural materials and forms that harmonize with the regional landscape. During the design process, the natural territorial characteristics of the Moscow region were analyzed, which helped identify materials suitable for artificially creating places with natural character. The main part of the park is occupied by a system of reservoirs with waterfalls. A small pond was organized at the highest point of the terrain, with two waterfalls flowing from it to form a connected water system. The park territory is divided by walking paths, with bridges at intersections with the water flow. A shallow ford built from stone crosses the main reservoir, dividing it into two zones with different water levels; one zone features illuminated fountains. The ponds and waterfalls are surrounded by rock blocks covered with moss and lichen, and the water channels are made of the same material. At the main viewing points, leisure areas are organized, such as observation decks and piers made from wooden decking, which provide complete views of the entire territory from different angles. The park's walkways and small piers use a special design: wooden piles are set inward so that their edges are less conspicuous. For larger piers, the team adopted another structural approach that maintains visual lightness while ensuring durability. The result is a landscape that feels naturally formed, as if the waterfalls and pools emerged from the forest itself rather than being constructed within it.