This website provides unique case studies from across the world, all focused on the design and construction of urban blue spaces including fountains, lakes, rivers, canals, and coastlines. Each project has either won a design competition, been a recipient of a prize or award, or else been critically reviewed in the professional or academic press and often featured on other websites.

These case studies provide inspiration for urban planners and designers, offering fine examples of how to promote quality blue spaces that can benefit public health and the environment. We will be adding projects on a regular basis, so please check back from time to time.

About the case studies

Search the website for case studies of interest by selecting ‘type’ and ‘country of origin’.

Each case study provides a project summary. This includes information about the specification, design, and construction. You will also find links to relevant resources and lead designers.

All case studies provided on this website have been critically reviewed by landscape architects from the Estonian University of Life Sciences, providing a design evaluation with accompanying spider diagrams on each page.

For more information about any of the case studies provided on this website please contact Prof. Simon Bell at Simon.Bell@emu.ee