Rapla Music School and Music Park

Address: Sauna 12 and Music Park, Rapla City, Rapla County
Area: 1,6 hectares
Year: 2022
Status: Under construction

Client: Rapla Vallavalitsus
Lead designer: Infragate Eesti
Architecture: Hirvesoo Arhitektibüroo
Landscape architecture: Pihamaa Studio

The task was to construct a new building for the music school and to reconstruct the park.

The concept developed for the park was “Music and Play”, which permeated the entire outdoor spatial design. The park was designed with musical instruments, play equipment, and recreational elements. A piano key pattern was indicated in the paving, music-related designs were drawn on the panels of the play equipment and other elements, and playful colors of white and red (leaves, flowers, fruits) were chosen for the trees and other greenery.

The aim for reconstructing the Music Park was to make it more accessible and inclusive. This was achieved by expanding the network of paths to create a pleasant walking route throughout the park; adding benches (with backrests), making it easier for elderly visitors; introducing new features such as a stage, play areas, and a recreation area to make the park more attractive and increase its usage; implementing lighting solutions; and enhancing the landscape to make the park more biodiversity, offering views and colors throughout the year.

The main challenges of the project were the contradictions in the detailed planning requirements and the client’s insufficient initial task for the Music Park area. To overcome these issues, the best possible compromise solution was developed.

This design work included a concept design and a preliminary design.