Goodman Gardens
|All communities need some type of park, whether it’s for play purposes or just being in an open environment. The problem is that many people don’t always live near one. So creating one in an empty space, not only would it allow people an open space, but the community would look better. At the moment the location of the empty lot is full of shrubs and has two towers in the center. The location is closed in by a metal fence. A park would give those in that community a chance to socialize, relax, and have fun close to home at no cost at all.
lvsa1841's work for the Collect Information step:
Summary
As I have explored the fascinating concept of Pocket Parks, my ideas have all been centered around a hypermodern yet lush green space for professionals of all ages to gather for a number of purposes.
To accentuate the space requirements, yet to provide a shaded environment out of the scorching Las...
As I have researched parks, one of the key features of famous and successful parks is the change of...
The site that I chose to work with is located deep in the heart of old downtown Las Vegas. On the...
At the corner of Garces St. and 6th, the placement of the park is primarily in a new business...
lvsa1841's work for the Brainstorm Ideas step:
Summary
As I looked around, the best way to come up with ideas was primarily through reading information provided by some federal and collegiate sources as well as image hunting through various databases and
Often the best course of action when brainstorming ideas is to look at successful instances of...
A pocket park is a small outdoor space, usually no more than ¼ of an acre, usually only a few house...
To fully create a situation where park visitors are immersed in nature, I created a park bench,...
As illustrated perfectly in the above in the above image, the seating within the raised foliage...
To create a central area that appeals to multiple ages, the wooden feature stands as an iconic mark...
lvsa1841's work for the Develop Solutions step:
Summary
To answer all the questions addressed in the previous pages, I decided to create an ultra modern park using muted shades and various levels in order to attract and gather those in the community.
A generally open space allows easy movement but the central seating area and lush plant life...
In developing a solution that fits the area and the Las Vegas environment, I thought a lot about...
To provide color as well shade for the area, I decided upon a Red Push Pistache, a hardy tree that...
In order to allow for some ground cover type plants that allow some added color and greenery I...
lvsa1841's work for the Final Design step:
Summary
Encompassing all that I have researched and thought about over the past few weeks is the pocket park, Goodman Gardens.
The central pressure treated wood feature in my design is a vital part of the overall design. It...
The angular walkways that crisscross the park add an element of movement throughout the 1/3 acre...
Comments
You've considered the site and users. I appreciate the attention to plant varieties to provide shade and color and would be curious to learn more about how you developed the final design. It would be interesting to see more views of your 3D model, or to see other methods of expressing your ideas, like sketching.