Irososhi's Account

Thank you for clearly showing and describing the existing conditions.

From the use of tall green walling, I like how you've created a park that has a sense of seclusion, encouraging a relaxing feeling for those within it. To compliment to this, I like how you've used a tall shade structure to tie your park together.

I like the incorporation of the green walls around your park. It adds a sense of isolation from the rest of the city around it but rather then making the park seem isolated in a negative way it is a great to show the peaceful theme of this area.

I like the enclosed aspect of your park, as with hedges serving as barriers it is aesthetically pleasing from the outside and intrigues the public to walk into Arcadia Park to see what exactly it's all about. I like how you incorporated multiple entrances while also keeping it mostly enclosed to ease traffic flow. The color scheme you used is also complimentary to the community around it. Overall, really great job.

I love how green the park is as a whole. I especially find the shading structure the most interesting. Your lives walls were a nice touch that will leave a lasting impression on viewers.

I love how green the park is as a whole. I especially find the shading structure the most interesting. Your lives walls were a nice touch that will leave a lasting impression on viewers.

This design looks great. I am concerned about the amount of shade shade structure will actually provide, it seems like there are lots of gaps where sunlight can pour in.

Thank you for your comment!
You are undoubtedly correct. I think moving forward, to improve this project, I would need to create a revision for the canopy structure. I'm thinking I should but different design permutations that could serve as a shade and design to the area. When I ran lighting tests, I found that my design only covered roughly 60-80% of the area that it should.
Thanks for pointing that out!

Thank you!

The central pathway is ten feet in width. The reason for that is because I wanted feasible access within the park. That means that I want those with disabilities to also have feasible navigation in the park. For example, if someone were to have a wheel chair, it would still be accessible for them because I made it so that the incline for the central pathway and site follows the 1:12 wheelchair accessibility rule. Not only that, but by doing so, it serves as a two-way flow for using the park. I decided on putting the canopy at the back because I did not want it to be "centerpiece" of the park. During the developing solution stage, I did think about the placement of the canopy. However, if I noticed that if I put the canopy in the middle, it would violate one of my essential components to the park ---- private space. The whole concept of factoring in the idea that your park should be most suitable for those who use it played a key role in the canopy's placement. If I were to put the canopy in the center, it would serve as a place that everyone will undoubtedly use. Not only that, but the sloped nature of my park would make it harder to find private space in the park if I were to have put it in the middle.
As for the green space, as I've stated in the summary, I wanted to have a lot of green space because it is a key aspect to the purpose of my park. What I envisioned Arcadia Park to be is an enclosed area in the middle of a pool of busy work space. I want it to be a gateway for the people within the area to use to relax and unwind. By using green spaces and various permutation of plant life, it makes the park a place that serves as an oasis-like place located within a barren desert.

Again, I thank you for this comment. It showed me that I have to be more articulate on my purpose for my designs! :)

I enjoy the all of different compenents in your park but you should try to describe why things are located where they are. Like, why would you choose to locate the shade structure in a far corner in the park and not in the middle where more people will be able to access it. Also, try describing more about why you choose to have such large pathways and green space.