on the way
The strong wide divides the park into two parts. I’d like one to be more refined feeling and the other more natural. Some prgrams may overlap on these two part. The path and water channel help connect two part and make them as a whole community park.
While the idea dividing is not strongly showed on my plan now, I will try to use topograpgy, water channel and materials to strengthen the idea. Try to figure out how and try to make some study models.
About the photoshop
I just know the basic commands taught by the lecture 1102. I believe that the basic commands, in fact, are enough to render the idea. However, how to get the work done within limited time is another question. I am still exploring.
SketchUP
It feels OK to build a model by SketchUP and it is helpful in perspective rendering. Basically, it helps show the idea in 3D; at the same time, a 2D graphic by SketchUP need to be improved and modified by photoshop to make it looks good. exploring……
Concept and water channel
I weighted too much on the water channel rather than the concept dividing in Friday’s presentation. The water channel should help the concept develop. I try to figure out how to use the water channel and the strong path to make the divided parts as a whole, not separated areas.
Additionally, when it comes to the water channel, it still have to be modified. Although it looked not so natural and strong as other parts, I had a little fear to modified it because I wonder whether the width of the site is enough for playground and passive area. At the same time, the safety of the water channel is also important. But I still do not understand how to link the water experience to the park development….–
Diagrams
I totally accept that diagrams should be rendered as clear as possible. If graphics are not enough to tell all the information, adding some concise text is necessary.
some of the feedbacks:
the cleanning system practically works or not…..
safety of the playground beside the water channel…
programs not limited in certain areas….
multiple sacles….
These are photos of ground fountains in the precedent parks, Schouwburgplein and Greenwich Peninsula. I prefer to this kind of fountain that people can walk through and play with. Try to incorporate those into the water channel.
Corner
The main entrances are in the corners. An open entrance allows the interior of the park to be visible from the street. That maybe more attractive than a narrow entrance and visually inaccessible spaces. I should be careful when I have a working garden or orchards in the corner.
Edge
The edge is in the north side. Still no sure how to deal with it naturally. Perhaps some plants or sitting places? I find some examples and they offer the options of a slope with grass, gathering spaces, or play structures. Just options.
What a joyful model week,,,
It is time to compile the week’s work.
Here is the diagram and sections. Model pitures will be posted tomorrow.
Find two diagrams, done by someone else..
This assignment cannot be meaningful any more. All we have to do is to create one or two park precedents information to Wiki. While searching information and pictures online is quick and convenient, posting on Wiki is not an easy job. Especially coming to photos, I can only use my own photos and photos with the permission given. Anyway, first post is done. I’m grad to do something for Wiki. Hope the post is qualified and not to be deleted……
Schouwburgplein
A wonderful memory on the square……
Here is a Youtube about Schouwburgplein
Have a look at some examples of the park_precedents list. All are beautiful. Among those, the Dutch and German parks are impressive to me. Additionally, I find that I have been to the square, Schouwburgplein, in Rotterdam. Feel good, since I never found something in the hand-out list before was familiar.
Besides, I like the golf course Haverleij Den Bosch in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands are full of grassy plains, marshland and polders. These elements make the site special and unique. What’s more, the regular and irregular shapes are naturally merged in the site and look nice, especially in the birdview.
