Monastery Park

The landscape project adjacent to the monastery was implemented as part of a broader programme for creating a comfortable public environment. The core idea was to create a “quiet place” – a territory for walking and grounding, where visitors can feel a connection with nature and history. In such a space, it is essential to preserve the natural beauty of the landscape and to use authentic materials.

The project deliberately employs an austere material palette: natural limestone and terracotta gravel, echoing the brickwork of the monastery walls. In terms of zoning, a conscious decision was made to avoid excess and to preserve the monastic park’s austerity: to refrain from an overload of functions, to retain an open meadow and untouched landscape, and to provide access to the water. This approach underlines the simplicity and restraint of the space without distracting from the monastery itself.

The layout is designed to create comfortable walking routes: a circular path has been planned, allowing for leisurely walks and contemplation. The alignment of the footpaths has been designed to frame the most advantageous visual perspectives of the monastery from different angles and elevations across the site.

The project includes rest areas with wooden piers and small bridges, as well as promenades and quiet seating zones. Supporting infrastructure is also provided: wayfinding elements, bicycle parking near the entrances, a designated spot for a small monastery pie shop, and sanitary and service facilities. All design decisions respond to the site’s landscape features and historical context, using natural materials and a restrained architectural language.

An important component of the project is the reinterpretation of the historic apothecary garden that once existed at the monastery. On a new site at the foot of the monastery wall, herb beds have been designed. This adds semantic depth to the project and creates a sense of reconnecting with the past.