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By CrazeeMonkee101 | L Pocket Park Design | 2015 National High School Architecture Competition
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In the zip code 89106, there are more than 5 high schools, including West Preparatory Academy, Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy, and Advanced Technologies Academy. That is a lot of teens. Where will they go to play or just hang out after school hours. This park will do the job.

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Summary

What should I upload in this Collect Info step?

Help us understand the existing conditions and the location of this park. The following types of work should be uploaded:

  • photos
  • a short video
  • site plan drawing of your existing parks or lot.

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Comments

Include info graphics for future designs so you can better explain your ideas. Research evidence should also be included to justify why certain ideas need to addressed within your project. It will better sell your ideas and allow for the viewer to understand your reasoning behind a certain design.

By AtechKaz, Student at 02:16 pm, 27 May 2015

Thi sin formation is very valuable! You could include it as part of your summary and then upload images of the site that you took, inspiration images you've sourced, or scan in any notes or observations you've made. The collect Information step is the place to scope out the site and all the potential options. Decisions start coming together in the Brainstorm step.

By JG, Educator at 09:39 am, 10 June 2015