CASTLE PARK DEVELOPMENT

Castle Park Development is the first step toward living near nature while being linked to the conveniences of city life. Being a resident at Castle Park Development implies that strong ties between people are guaranteed through the various common areas, community centers, libraries, coffee shops, boutiques, and other programs. In addition to its various community-driven projects, the design allows inhabitants to retreat from the hectic and noisy metropolitan life through the alcove initiatives. Residents and tourists can find such alcoves in the shape of parks,external lounge spaces, and specialized seating areas.

Due to its proximity to Algonquin College, Castle Park Development is positioned near one of Ottawa’s busiest transportation hubs. This position allowed Castle Park’s architecture to automatically give protection from sound, traffic, agitation, motor transit, and the hustle and bustle of being so close to such a heavily populated future station. Castle Park employs mid-rise structures to shield the site’s center, which is peaceful and hidden from the traffic of Baseline Road. The core comprises three skyscrapers, the highest of which has 57 residential stories. Small low-rise residential structures can be found around the core but within the outlying mid-rises. By structuring the development in this manner, Castle Park can give a distinctive yet comfortable experience for all who visit it

THE SITE

EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH

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NATIVE ECOSYSTEM FOREST SPACE

PODIUM GREEN ROOF RAMP

All three towers are conceptually linked with a 6 floor tall ‘‘Hanging garden’’, a green house space that is vertically aligned between each tower. These would allow for people without yards to still enjoy nature.

ROOF COMMUNITY SPACES

The mid rise buildings for students also have access to communal spaces on the roofs, which have crenellation cube spaces on them. These spaces could be used for a variety of programs like gardening or art