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Advanced Pocket Park

By Elsword | L Pocket Park Design | 2015 National High School Architecture Competition
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05/20/15
This is a bird eye view of the pocket park. the center of the park has a sloped hill with a bathroom on the north side. In addition, there are two picnic areas for visitors. The reason for the bathroom to be centered in the park is because it is a important position where people move around and is convenient.

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Comments

Maybe the restroom could be moved back more because the hill looks like a potential area for children to play in. Moving the restroom can may that area more attractive.

By JJweichan0822, Student at 12:03 pm, 21 May 2015

I would definitely consider putting in paths in the open area for people to ride their bikes or as an exercise space.

By CrazeeMonkee101, Student at 09:39 am, 27 May 2015

I like that you have a mix of both open spaces and areas populated with foliage. As for the shade structures, I personally would not have the hole in the roof of the shade structures so that it could shelter the space from rain. Aside from that, great job!

By D Crispy, Student at 01:58 pm, 27 May 2015

The floor-plan of the park looks very nice! I like how you provided shade and include most elements from a normal park to a pocket park. The recreational area looks very unique as well.

By saandy, Student at 11:52 am, 28 May 2015