bangbang linear park
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LINEAR PARK-by SIMPLICITY
Phares Phung
Adam Pandor
Su Bang Zheng
Ng Chuan Kai
Farah Hanisah Binti Zainol Brandon Liaw Jun Quan
Chong Yi Hui
Tutor: Shazreene Nurjanna Shamsuddin
What is a Linear Park?
- A park that is substantially longer than it is wide
- Usually found next to rivers, canals or highways
- In Cities, found in residential areas
Taman JajarGeorge Town, Penang
Local Case STudy:
LocationMap
HISTORY
8/17/15
- Founded by Francis Light when he founded Penang.
- After Francis died, the public neglected to keep the park clean.
- Was restored in 1990’s and maintained by Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP).
- Open to public in 2004
CHARACTERISTICS
- Approximately 250m long
- Area of 3,500m²
- Located along Air Itam River.
CONTEXTUAL STUDY
8/17/15
8/17/15
SJK(T) Ramakrishna, Primary School
Sri York Condominium, Residential
Suffolk House
Terrace Houses, Residential
Methodist Boys’ School
Landscape features
Bridge Jogging path
Playground Tennis court
Natural ELEMENTS
8/17/15
Ornamental plants
(Heliconias)
RiverTropical rain trees
Activities
Jogging Table tennis Cycling
Playground Photographing Tennis
8/17/15
International case study:
Alexandra CanalLinear Park
Singapore
-Entrance
LOCATION
Queenstown, Singapore
History- Launched by late Mr Lee Kuan Yew on 11 Nov 2007
- Opening ceremony on 19 Mar 2011.
- Reconstruction of Alexandra Canal between Tanglin Road and Kim Seng Road ( 1997-2008 ).
- Improve structural condition and avoid flood.
- Maintained by Public Utilities Board(PUB) of Singapore.
Characteristics- 1.4 km long flat path
- Approximate area of 112,000 m²
- Built on top of a canal
CONTEXTUAL STUDY
8/17/15
Queenstown MRT Church of the Good Shepherd
Masjid Jamek Queenstown
Strathmore Green,
Residential
Queenstown Primary School
Skyville Dawson,
Residential
Skyterrace Dawson,
Residential
Queenstown Secondary School
Landscape features
Jogging path 5 unique playgrounds
Butterfly garden Cycling trail
Play equipment-Echoes sound
Rest place
Dawson waterterrace
Skate park
Landscape features
Natural Elements
Heliconias
Canal
Golden Penda
DwarfGeometry
Tree
Activities
Cycling Playground Jogging
Picnic Tai Chi Skateboarding
Reflection-Based on both case studies, both linear parks consist of unique elements such as canal and heliconia sp.
-Both linear parks serve for functions such as recreation and to avoid flood.
-Public should be more considerate and take care about the parks.
References - http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2013/12/five-playgrounds-along-alexandra-canal.html
- http://j0035001-2.blogspot.com/2013/05/singapore-alexandra-park-connector-may.html
- http://www.littledayout.com/article/alexandra-canal-linear-park-five-playgrounds-in-a-row.html
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Taman+Jajar,+10450+Pulau+Pinang,+Malaysia/@5.412946,100.303826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x304ac24adeb5831d:0x5a589bf339c0fe0f
- http://etempahan.mppp.gov.my/pls/ebkpublic/EBK_FACILITY.viewLocationInfo?pn_alocId=4
- http://www.penang-traveltips.com/linear-park.htm
- https://lspeng1951.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/taman-jajar-york-road-penang/