Forest Heart
Forest Heart envisages the transformation of an existing park into an emblematic public space and cultural center, offering an innovative urban design solution for Estonia. The design underscores the significance of crafting a versatile and ecologically astute environment that positions the park as a pivotal gathering point, fostering communal engagement and the celebration of the city's cultural identity. Forest Heart presents a distinctive landscape-centric urban design that pays homage to the nation's heritage.
Forest Heart Culture Center of Tartu by Yiqing Wu was recognized as an exceptional representation of architectural design by the A' Design Award. Forest Heart Culture Center of Tartu won the Silver A' Design Award in Landscape Planning and Garden Design in 2024. The A' Landscape Planning and Garden Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design award which recognizes excellent design of landscape designs, public parks, residential gardens, urban plazas, campus designs, green roofs, waterfront developments, Eco-Parks, botanical gardens and more.
