告別半世紀混凝土老廣場：Heatherwick Studio 改造肯塔基 Louisville Belvedere 濱河公園，以「螢火蟲展亭」點亮俄亥俄河畔
告別半世紀混凝土老廣場：Heatherwick Studio 改造肯塔基 Louisville Belvedere 濱河公園，以「螢火蟲展亭」點亮俄亥俄河畔
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位於美國肯塔基州路易斯維爾（Louisville）俄亥俄河畔的「Belvedere」，是一座建於 1973 年、擁有 53 年歷史的高架混凝土市民廣場，坐落於全市最大的立體停車場結構體上方，並橫跨主要高速公路高架橋，長年作為大型音樂會與節慶活動的聚會場所。
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然而，因為缺乏遮蔭、植栽與休閒設施，且混凝土鋪面日漸老化，作為日常公共空間的功能明顯式微。
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為此，路易斯維爾市政府委託國際知名的英國建築師事務所 Heatherwick Studio，為這座 5.5 英畝（約 22,258 平方公尺）的濱河門戶展開全面重塑。
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本案面積相當於四座美式足球場，橫跨市中心第 4 街與第 6 街之間，坐擁俄亥俄河的廣闊景觀，Heatherwick Studio 的設計在於將過去僅作為「活動取向」生硬的硬鋪面，轉化為兼顧日常休憩與多元活動的開放式綠色城市公園，縫合而且修復市中心商業區與水岸之間的都市關係，並優化為日夜皆宜的無障礙進出動線。
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透過深度的公眾參與流程，設計團隊歸納出兩大關鍵設計：位於中央的「螢火蟲展亭（Firefly Pavilion）」與貫穿全區的「螢火蟲步道（Firefly Path）」。
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展亭的靈感是來自肯塔基州豐富的螢火蟲生態意象，平日可作為市民日常休憩的涼亭平台，大型活動時則能靈活轉換為文化表演舞台；周邊則由大面積綠植環繞，提供豐富的遮蔭、遊憩與社交場域。全案預計於 2026 年秋季動工，並預計於 2030 年正式盛大開幕。
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Heatherwick Studio 再度出手改造都市高架地標，位於美國肯塔基州路易斯維爾（Louisville）俄亥俄河畔的「Belvedere」，是一座蓋在巨型停車場跟高速公路正上方、有 53 年歷史的高架混凝土廣場。
雖然以前常辦音樂祭，但因為沒樹蔭又全是硬邦邦的水泥地，平日根本沒人想去。
這次 Heatherwick 團隊要把這片相當於 4 座美式足球場大的 5.5 英畝平台，徹底改造成綠意盎然的水岸空中森林公園。
設計亮點是中央以在地生態命名的「螢火蟲展亭（Firefly Pavilion）」，平常是能遮陽放空的涼亭，辦活動時秒變大型展演舞台；周圍還有一條蜿蜒的「螢火蟲步道」穿梭在滿滿綠植之間。
工程預計 2026 年秋天動工、2030 年完工，直接把破舊的高架水泥怪獸，翻轉成市中心最浪漫的親水生活客廳！
Louisville's Belvedere in Kentucky is a 53-year-old gathering place for concerts, festivals, and community events. The elevated concrete plaza was built on top of the city's largest parking structure and stands over a major highway overpass. Since 1973, it has functioned as a riverfront civic space for events and large gatherings, but its use as a casual public space is in evident decline. In its current state, the space lacks shade, greenery, and amenities, while the concrete deck has worn over the years. In February 2025, Heatherwick Studio unveiled the first images of its vision to transform the Belvedere, a project commissioned by the city's mayor and the Louisville Metro Government. This week, the firm released new images of the redesign as an open, green, and flexible space connected to downtown Louisville.
The 5.5-acre (22,258 m²) elevated civic space is located on the riverfront between 4th and 6th Streets in the heart of downtown Louisville, offering sweeping views of the Ohio River. The site sits between the city's commercial center and the river. The project aims to transform the Belvedere into a contemporary public destination for everyday life, not only for event-based use. Part of the objective is to restore its original sense of urban connection and occupation within a greener space. The site, measuring approximately four American football pitches (about 22,258 m²), is to be transformed into an urban park with improved access, extensive planting, enhanced connections to the waterfront, and entrances designed to welcome people into the space throughout the day and evening.
The new project was designed based on a participatory process, with public consultations informing the development of the design. Two elements stand out: a central pavilion and a winding path surrounding it. The "Firefly Pavilion" (referencing Kentucky's identity in relation to its diverse variety of fireflies) at the center of the space was designed as a flexible stage platform for everyday use as well as larger cultural events and performances. The rest of the site is planned to become a richly planted park providing shade and spaces for play, gathering, and relaxation. The landscape is crossed by the Firefly Path, a winding route to explore the park at one's own pace and in different directions. Construction is expected to begin in autumn 2026, with a grand opening anticipated in 2030.
