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Madre Abad Park

By 423445 | L Pocket Park Design | 2015 National High School Architecture Competition
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05/20/15
As you may see the there are is no grass on in this park. There are mostly just Mesquites, pines, and low water, flowering plants. The flowering plants give the park a quite pleasing view year round since different plants bloom during different times of the year. There are paths that are not all at the same elevation. This was done so that those that would like to walk can have a view of the small park and the surrounding are from a higher point.

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Comments

I truly love the ground work and design of the park, including the turtles.

By TheWhitbeckExpe..., Student at 03:09 pm, 20 May 2015

The ground you chose to use is extremely hypnotic! This differently will fit right in with the Arts District in the Downtown Las Vegas area. Your final design is inviting and I know the kids are going to love looking at what the park has to offer!

By snailwhales, Student at 09:29 pm, 21 May 2015

I love the colour choices you have in your design, They make for a very interesting park that will definitely get peoples' attention. I especially love the turtle designs, its a whimsical add-on that adds to the character of the park

By Katerina219, Student at 02:23 pm, 22 May 2015

The colors and design fits so well in Las Vegas! Its truly amazing.

By Base Offest, Student at 02:17 pm, 22 May 2015

No doubt about it fitting into Las Vegas, but i love the idea of having plants that have low water usage, and the way you had the plants fit around to the park making it look pretty with out much green.

By mimuse, Student at 11:43 am, 27 May 2015

I think this is so different! I haven't seen nothing like it. I love the unique idea. It's very nice that you included your low water flowering plants that really fit with the environment. It catches a lot of attention, but I would've liked to have seen some seating area? & if you have included it maybe I just don't see it, but great job! :)

By piggyluver16, Student at 01:44 pm, 27 May 2015