design/ THE STORY

Take a look at the first Peace Park to extend beyond state lines. Located in the heart of Navarre, Florida, this new iteration continues the Peace Park vision, designed to strengthen community connection while investing in accessible, thoughtfully programmed green space.

While the project carries forward the core principles of the series, the Navarre location introduces an oceanside interpretation of the concept. Lush, temperate planting is replaced with coastal vegetation and Palm trees, while the architectural language shifts toward elevated, wind-responsive structures suited to the Gulf environment.

The central dining area integrates catering trailer infrastructure, positioned opposite shaded market stands that lead toward an abstract arched stage. Flanking the composition, sculptural concrete forms with expansive glazing house bistro seating, activating the park edge with indoor-outdoor engagement. Throughout the site, shaded lounge pockets introduce softer moments of pause, with feather-inspired detailing expressed through curved wood canopies over swings and picnic seating.

Additional spatial layers include wood-slatted pods that create intimate seating environments, while a network of pedestrian pathways weaves fluidly throughout the park, connecting programming zones and supporting ease of movement across the site.