This transformation was celebrated with a community-wide ceremony, marking a new chapter where the park remains accessible 24 hours a day. The park serves as a blueprint for the future of urban design: a place where ecological resilience and social inclusivity are one and the same.
Stitching the Neighborhood with Nature
The spirit of Taman Bendera Pusaka ↗ and the act of Ibu Fatmawati weaving the national flag became the narrative thread that connects these parks. The “Red and White” spirit is reflected in the distinct characters of the Zone of Courage and Zone of Purity, unifying the park’s function through a cohesive, nature-based design.
By stitching the three spaces (Taman Ayodia, Taman Langsat, and Taman Leuser) into one continuous landscape, Taman Bendera Pusaka is restoring the ecological and social flow of the city.
Above and Beyond
Connecting the two parks was not an easy task, busy traffic and the flyover between the parks showed that each connection needed to be designed carefully. This resulted in two different approaches:
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The Link Bridge: A pathway that connects the park over the busy road of Barito. Its form and color reflect the Red and White spirit of the national flag—a symbol of national values rooted in nature.
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The Tunnel Bridge: Between Langsat and Leuser, the flyover presented a vertical challenge. This serves as a pedestrian gateway during dry weather but is designed to safely adapt and accommodate high water flow during floods. A true adaptation to Jakarta’s climate.
Inclusive and Accessible
The park is designed for permeability, accessible from multiple entry points. The South and North Pavilions entries create a seamless flow from one Pavilion to the next. While Sport Courts and Pathways provide an active lifestyle venue for the community, kids can explore the Taman Pusaka Expedition Playground. The revitalised Amphitheater on Pelataran Merah provides a clear vista over the lake and Link Bridge, while Multifunction Halls and others Pavilions offer the community spaces for social interaction.
Canal Naturalization
The naturalisation of the concrete canal by reimagining the drainage line as a Living Blue-Green corridor, transforming a linear ditch into a multifunctional landscape. Through a nature-based approach, we expanded floodplains and created terraced, planted slopes. These act as natural bio-filters, slowing down stormwater runoff, stabilizing the soil, and filtering pollutants before they enter the waterway.
People as Part of the Ecosystem
Just as we proved at Tebet Eco Park, removing concrete allows life to return. The new riparian zones are designed to invite biodiversity, welcoming birds, fish, and insects back into the city. It is a centralized, nature-based park that performs hydraulically for its neighborhood while offering a safe, continuous journey for its people. It’s a place where people can celebrate, connect, and get closer to nature.
By creating a space where the noise of the city fades and the rhythm of the water takes over. We have designed a sanctuary in the middle of the city where people and nature can truly meet.
