The first stage in the implementation of the master plan for the development of the central areas of Siversky urban settlement focused on its most critical point of intervention — the Market Square. Despite its name, prior to the improvement works the site functioned as a chaotic parking area with exposed soil, which disrupted logical pedestrian circulation and contributed to the degradation of the central urban environment. 

The concept of the square is based on the flow of the Oredesh River, an informal symbol of the urban settlement. The river’s movement is reflected in the pattern of the central pedestrian axis and reinforced by a ground-level fountain. The space is functionally divided into two zones: an event square and a recreational area with a children’s playground.

The unique children’s playground symbolizes the beginning of positive transformation and conceptually reinforces the identity of the place. It draws inspiration from the red riverbanks of the Oredesh River with its caves and waterfalls. Through play, children are given the opportunity to learn more about their native region and make new friends, while their parents are engaged in shopping at the adjacent retail facilities. 

Total Area: 2,965 m²
Stage: Completed
Year: 2021