xzproject pocket park
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Topic: 11 (Pocket Parks)
Project :Experiential Landscape
Group Name: Orang Sesat
Group Members: 1) Daniel Song
2) Marco Leong Wong Ka Henn
3) Lee Jia Kiam
4) Abdul Qayyum Shahmie
5) Pe Zhi Yong
Pocket Parks
-Classified as mini parks
-x<0.2-0.6 hec
-Usually located between built up spaces
Jonker Walk World Heritage Park
Location
- Located at Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka, Malaysia
• Coordinates: 2°11'48"N 102°14'48"E
(beside Jonker 88)
1.Year of completion :2010
2.Area: 754 m²
3.Perimeter: 142m
Site Context
- Located in the middle of Jalan Hang Jebat, or Jonker Walk as it is more
commonly known.
- A landmark of cultural appreciation. A great amount of activity
characterises the site.
- Densely built-up area, featuring traditional and colonial style buildings.
Baba Nyonya influence on surrounding architecture.
- Enveloped by buildings on three sides. Situated next to a famous ‘museum
cafe’, Jonker88.
Jonker Walk World Heritage
Park, in context
Image courtesy of Google Earth
Jonker 88, with the park boundaries
seen on the left.
A depiction of the immediate context of the park in Jonker Street
The Historical Background of the Park
- In 2001,3 shop houses were accidentally tore down by constructor.
- In year 2010, it's been refurbished into a recreational park commemorating.
- Boon Leong’s(Mr. Universe, Mr. Asia, Mr. Malaysia, Mr. Melaka or The father of bodybuilders) statue had been established in the park .
- The inscription of Malacca is World Heritage.
- It also creating awareness of heritage preservation amongst the public.
Characteristics of the park
Things that can be found in the park :
1.Public toilet
2.Police beat base
3.Datuk Wira Dr. Gan Boon Leong’s statue
4.Some animal statue
(dragon,elephant & buffalo)
5.Mini Gardens
6.Sidewalk & Fountains
7.Benches
8.Advertisement Board
Activities that people frequently do
at the park
-Taking Photo with the statues
-Lone street performer
-Appreciation of landscape
- Meeting
- Events venue
-.Solving urgent
-Reporting police report
INTERNATIONAL-
Paley Park
Location
Located at 3 East 53rd St. in Midtown Manhattan’s cultural district
1.Coordinate:N40° 45' 37.08" W73° 58' 30.36" (40.7603, -73.9751)
2.Area: 4,200 square feet (390 m2)
3.Opened date: 23 May 1967
Site Context
- Paley Park is situated in Midtown, Manhattan along with many iconic
buildings, such as the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building.
- Located in the midst of a densely built up concrete jungle. High rise
buildings surround it. In proximity with landmarks such as The Museum of
Modern Arts, and the Rockefeller Center.
- Faces often utilised circulation infrastructure, such as paths and streets.
53rd Street is an example.
Paley Park, in context.
A depiction of the immediate context of Paley Park, which can be seen on the left.
History & background (paley park)
-Paley park was named by paley for his father,Samuel Paley.
-It is set aside in memory of Samuel Paley ,1875-1963.
-Paley park completed in 1967.
-The design for this 4,200 square feet (390 m2)
-It is created by Zion and Breene Associates and financed
by the William S. Paley Foundation.
Characteristic of Paley Park
1.Berlin Wall(Five of 12 foot tall sections of berlin wall)
2.Waterfall(20-foot tall)
3.Refreshment Stand
4.Sitting Area
Activities that people frequently do
at the park
-Relaxation
-Chilling
-Meeting
-Smoke (smoking area)
-People watching
Reference
● Jonker Walk World Heritage Park
Article and pictures sourced from:
•http://tongtongmka.blogspot.com/2011/01/jonker-walk-world-heritage-park.html
•http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Malacca_Malaysia_Police-Station-at-Jonker-Walk-01.jpg
•http://wikimapia.org/12594007/Heritage-Recreational-Park-of-Jonker-Walk
•http://weehingthong.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/is-the-closure-of-jonker-walk-a-threat-made-good/
•http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/259020
•http://lizdoug.blogspot.com/2012_05_01_archive.html
•http://tongtongmka.blogspot.com/2011/11/blog-post_6443.html
•http://cnews.cari.com.my/news.php?id=493160
•http://herrick-mau-makan.blogspot.com/2011_03_01_archive.html
•http://bpdgtravels.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html
•http://www.panoramio.com/photo/80596455
•http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Malaysia/Negeri_Melaka/Melaka-1281809/Things_To_Do-Melaka-General_Info-BR-1.html
•http://emiliaputeri.blogspot.com/2013/09/melaka-river-cruise-menyusuri-sungai.html
● Paley Park
Article and pictures sourced from:
•http://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID141.htm
•http://lsa496696.weebly.com/uploads/2/9/4/5/29457247/05.12_monday_paley_park.pdf
•http://untappedcities.com/2011/09/06/paley-park-a-hidden-oasis-in-midtown/
•http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/new-york-secrets/6/
•http://melissaclarkphotography.wordpress.com/2014/04/26/a-brief-visit-to-paley-park/
•http://land8.com/profiles/blogs/nyc-landscape-architecture-travel-paley-park
Q & A