The intervention area was divided into three zones, X, Y, and Z. Zone X is a stretch of promenade facing the small pond of the Maritime Museum and connects the A-Ma Temple square to the future Station 12 and PTI, following the indication of the Barra Master plan. Zone Y would the main intervention area, corresponding to a long curve of waterfront edge facing the river at Southwest. This strip of land has a very irregular depth, which consisted of a challenge on how to distribute the functional areas, and how to provide passage for strolling, jogging and cycling and how to define the different garden and pleasure areas.

In Zone Y we have included the layout of an additional 1,065 m2 area to the North of the site limit in order to allow for a future integration until the Escola de Pilotagem. Zone Z comprises the area inside the new Sai Van bridge round-about distributor and a stretch of riverfront walkway connecting to Zone Y.

A system of different pavements was defined throughout the project, setting a hierarchy of spaces with different character and differentiated speeds of pedestrian circulation. The variety of flooring finishing is especially relevant to create a diversity of moods.