Vegetation
PRISMATIC PRISMATIC
SITE SITE OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES AND and DESIGN design DEVELOPMENTS developments
PRECEDENT PRECEDENT REVIEW REVIEW
SITE ANALYSIS
Torrens Torrens Terrace Terrace The Corner of Torrens Terrace and Arlington Street, Mount Cook, Wellington The current park is on a slight slope, with a bunch of trees, the area is almost hidden.
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It is in a residential area, with industrial buildings towards the northeast. Construction nearby for new high density housing.
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Apartments north of the site partially shades the area and shelters the site from wind Sun and Wind Diagram
I incorporated the idea of seating around the playground area to allow parents to sit at a short distance from theire children while they play
I liked the idea of different levels of topography in this park and decided to use that idea in my park.
Circulation
Apartments North of Site Land Use
Contours
I used the idea of bench placement following the shape of planting boxes to create a more organic look in my design. Looking into the small, underappreciated grassy area in the back of the city has led to a redesign of the park and the creation of a playground and space that is open and available for children and parents and any passerby’s. The purpose of the park is to revitalise the life of the community by use of colour and nature.
I really enjoyed the playful look of this park and tried to achieve it in my own design.
Traffic
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Residential Area to the south of site I used the idea of a colourful grid, and incorporated it into my final idea
Preliminary Design
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CLAY CLAY MODEL MODEL TOPOGRAPHY TOPOGRAPHY
PLANT PLANT DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT
FINAL Final MASTERPLAN mASTERPLAN
PERSPECTIVES PERSPECTIVES And AND detail DETAIL The park has an interesting pyramid playground for children to play on. Many benches can be found on site, suitable for families who live in the area and workers who work nearby. There are also picnic tables, perfect for a nice day out with family and friends.
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Current Topography
Golf Ball Pittosporum / Tawhiwhi Pittosporum Tenuifolium 1m tall and 1m wide
As I was experimenting with the topography, I noticed that the area of the site is quite small in regards to the designs I had planned nad have decided to extend the site to the west. The area I will extend to is currently used as parking by the residents of the neighbouring house, however there is plenty of parkking available on the side of the road.
1:100 SCALE
1:200 SCALE
Turpentine Tree/ Karo Pittosporum Crassifolium Grows up to 10m tal, with a spread of around 3m
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SECTION A
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Mousehole Tree / Ngaio Myoporum Laetum Grows up to 10m tall, 30cm trunk diameter, 3m spread
SECTIONS SECTIONS
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Cabbage Tree / Ti Kouka Cordyline Australis Grows up to 12-20m tall, with trunks of 1.5-2m in diameter
SECTION B
Fuschia Fuschia 0.3 to 0.7 metres wide