{"id":84961,"date":"2025-05-19T09:44:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T07:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atech-sas.com\/?post_type=portfolio&p=84961"},"modified":"2025-05-19T09:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T07:44:45","slug":"port-des-yachts-in-liege-a-colourful-urban-development-to-enhance-and-secure-the-public-space","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.atech-sas.com\/en\/inspirations\/port-des-yachts-in-liege-a-colourful-urban-development-to-enhance-and-secure-the-public-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Port des Yachts in Li\u00e8ge: A colourful urban development to enhance and secure the public space"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Yacht Port of Li\u00e8ge aims to complete its redevelopment with custom urban furniture to beautify the site and enhance user safety.<\/p>\n

Discover the riverside development project of Li\u00e8ge\u2019s marina.<\/p>\n

To create a strong visual identity aligned with the city of Li\u00e8ge, the city has chosen to reuse the historical colours of its coat of arms to shape the marina\u2019s new image.<\/p>\n

Explore a vibrant urban project that energises and dresses the yacht port of Li\u00e8ge.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1678377470710{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 5vh !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”640a01f941e41″ responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NDBhMDFmOTQxZTQxIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfcm93IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1499847091930{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-12″]\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"Pots\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column woodmart_sticky_column=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1499847110653{margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 48px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-12″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1494415923456{border-top-width: 10px !important;border-right-width: 10px !important;border-bottom-width: 10px !important;border-left-width: 10px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;border-left-color: #f7f7f7 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #f7f7f7 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #f7f7f7 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #f7f7f7 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1494415839649{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Custom urban furniture to reflect your outdoor space” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|line_height:1.2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1747638892914{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” text_larger=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”]<\/p>\n
Manufacturing<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”82px” woodmart_hide_large=”0″ woodmart_hide_medium=”0″ woodmart_hide_small=”0″][vc_column_text css=”” text_larger=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”]The Port of Li\u00e8ge is revitalising and redeveloping the road that links boat berths to the boulevard. The dual carriageway includes a turning lane and two sidewalks for safe pedestrian movement. This project also promotes soft mobility and pedestrian safety while integrating vegetation into the urban space.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”83px” woodmart_hide_large=”0″ woodmart_hide_medium=”0″ woodmart_hide_small=”0″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1499149309417{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”CLIENT” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1678373008387{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” css=”.vc_custom_1481478904779{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#eaeaea”][vc_custom_heading text=”PORT DE LI\u00c8GE” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:12|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1682602216079{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ardon.ch%2Ffr%2F”][vc_separator color=”custom” css=”.vc_custom_1481478904779{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#eaeaea”][vc_custom_heading text=”LOCATION” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1747639027254{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”LIEGE, BELGIUM” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:12|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1747639038918{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1499149316069{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”MATERIAL” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1747639061710{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” css=”.vc_custom_1481478904779{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” accent_color=”#eaeaea”][vc_custom_heading text=”POWDER-COATED STEEL
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The Port of Li\u00e8ge is a major traffic hub. It\u2019s both a destination for visiting boaters and the starting point for river cruises. Located on the right bank of the Meuse, the port is easily accessible from the city centre and offers direct access to the river.<\/p>\n

With a capacity of up to 150 boats, the site includes docks and modern, fully-equipped pontoons. Facilities include water and electricity supply points, restrooms, and lifting equipment for boats.<\/p>\n

This high-traffic site needed a bold riverside urban design to reflect the dynamism and identity of Li\u00e8ge.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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1) Needs assessment<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Identify the specific requirements of the marina: beautifying the waterfront, improving accessibility, and creating rest areas.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Examine the topography, environmental constraints, traffic flow, and local regulations to inform a suitable design.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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3) Preliminary design<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Propose a first concept considering user needs and site constraints. Include flower pot locations and urban furniture zones with attention to aesthetics, functionality, and accessibility.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Organise meetings with stakeholders and local residents to gather feedback and suggestions on the initial proposal.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Define dimensions, flower pot and furniture positions, and technical specifications. Ensure compliance with urban and safety regulations.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Secure necessary permits from port authorities, the municipality, or other relevant bodies.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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8) Product and plant selection<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Choose suitable plant species and select durable, aesthetic urban furniture like benches, planters, litter bins, and lighting.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Schedule regular watering, cleaning, and maintenance of the plants and urban furniture.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Project objective: A vibrant urban space<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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1. Vegetation<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Planters were placed along the pier and planted with trees and flowering plants. A famous reproduction of \u201cLe Plongeur\u201d sculpture by Idel Ianchelevici now stands prominently at the end of the pier.<\/p>\n

The city of Li\u00e8ge also installed PASTEL planters with specific colours and Extrabac units to create a visual rhythm. This plant line includes trees, hanging baskets, and low planters in varied sizes.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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To improve pedestrian safety, colourful PASTEL bollards were added. These elements form a visual signal for motorists while reinforcing the port\u2019s identity using the city\u2019s official colour palette.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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The riverside development includes:<\/p>\n