The river Glomma is physically presence in the cityscape of Sarpsborg. The art project intention is to both reflect on the historical lines linking the city to the river, and point forward, by giving a modern answer to all the users of the square.

The main idea of Riverscape is to design a new riverbed, which have diverse qualities and can create activity throughout the year. The name Riverscape comes from the intention to create an experience that not only relate to a point or an object, but rather a stretch, both within the park's boundaries and as a green finish of the central pedestrian zone. Riverscape can be read as a metaphor for the river's cultural and historical role in the city. The project emphasizes the river's importance by playing out its rich archive of form and life.