Many public parks have closed worldwide because of the fear that people can’t follow the  six foot physical/social distancing guidelines, limiting the outdoor places people have to escape, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors.

Austria-based studio Precht used this new rule as a design constraint to conceptualize “Park de la Distance”—a maze-like park that encourages physical distance in Vienna. It is shaped by the human touch: inspired by a fingerprint and LOOKING like an elaborate green labyrinth from above. With parallel lanes for visitors to stroll through the green landscape, each lane allows only one person to enter at a time, with thoughtful gates and visual cues indicating if the path is free. The walk is intended to serve as an urban oasis for a 20 minute stroll to self-reflect, center and be outside while staying safe.