
Pocket Park 2015

05/22/15
A more intimate look within my finished model. The large amount of tables and proper shade makes the park a great setting for parties that are often reserved ahead of time. You can see the pathway leading down towards the play zone, which is surrounded my tables and greenery. It said that the more greenery a park is in possession of, the more visitors that will be drawn in. Besides greenery and its capacity for maintaining an active park, greenery is also good for sustainable design as well (so long as the plants are native of course!). It is important to be aware of the surrounding environment, and how to give more than what a design may take away. The park's previous design lacked an abundance of greenery, particularly flowers. I took it upon myself to add this much needed green. It is believed that back in time, Neanderthal era, the anatomically modern human grew around much flora, and this is why we as a species appreciate greenery more on an innate level. By naturally integrating greenery, more visitors will feel welcome to indulge themselves in this natural haven of relaxation.
This Step

What should I upload in the Final Design step?
- final hand or digital renderings
- images of your finished physical model
- or your finished digital model
You can even include links to a YouTube or Vimeo of a digital walk-through like this one: https://youtu.be/ncaVQ2V6XXU

Adaptive Reuse
Architects often find creative ways to reuse old structures that are no longer in use. Check out how old rail lines were adapted to create New York's High Line and Chicago's 606.