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This is our first group work in FNBE. This is for Constructed Landscape.
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City ParkPresents1CONTENTSIntroduction and definitionFeatures and elementsCharacteristicHistorical BackgroundActivities and CelebrationsSite Location and Context
GROUP MEMBERSMuhammad Nazmi bin KamarulzamanCherilyn ChiaGoh Song KitChan Yi FungChang May Chen
Merdeka Square, KLSt. Jamess Park, LondonArchitecture PRO2Introduction22
What is City Park?3Must be a public area for the communityMust be 8 to 40 hectares12000 to 50000 people located within 3kmAlso known asLocal ParkCity/TownLocated at city or town area34Local Park4
Local ParkMerdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur5
8.2 hectaresFlat field6Landscape Features
Underground Plaza, contains local brand shops and restaurants
Big Fountains
7Characteristics
8CharacteristicsA small beautiful garden
Tallest flagpole in Malaysia (100m) and surrounded by state flag
Built for the Selangor Club in 1884.Used by the British and high class people to play rugby or cricket on the field.Since it is build for the Selangor Club therefore it was known as Selangor Club Padang.The area also had many historical buildings such as the Sultan Abdul Samad Building used by the British.Where the Union Flag was lowered and Malayan flag was raised 31 August 1957
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Historical Background
Merdeka Square, KL
ActivitiesTourist Attraction taking pictures10
Merdeka Celebration every year on 31st August featuring military parade
New Year Celebration fireworks, concert
Events/Celebration11
Contextual Studies12LocationMerdeka Square, KL
13Located near the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan.KLCC is located within 3km.Many historical areas such as the Sultan Abdul Samad building and the Royal Selangor Club.The area contains many banks headquarters such as the:OCBC TowerHSBC bankBank Rakyat BuildingNearest LRT = Masjid Jamek
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St Marys CathedralRoyal Selangor ClubKuala Lumpur LibraryTextile MuseumSultan Abdul Samad BuildingNational History Museum14
15Bank Rakyat BuildingBukit Aman Police HeadquartersMasjid JamekOCBC TowerDBKL City Theatre
1516International Park16St. Jamess Park, London
International Park17
23 hectaresPathways, ornamental lamps
St Jamess Park Lake18Landscape Features
Tiffany Fountain
Duck Island which contains different species of ducks and different bird species such as White Pelican
Some migratory bird can also be found
19Characteristics
Chiffchaff
Blackcap
Blue Bridge
Children playground with a sandpit
Inn the Park restaurant
20Characteristics
Guards Memorial
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Historical BackgroundThe oldest royal park in London.Acquired by Henry VIII in 1532 and proceed to build St James Palace.James I improved the drainage and landscape in the area.Charles II made more changes to the park and added the canal which was later redesigned and became a lake. The park also became public.Ornithological Society of London presented some birds to the park in 1837.
Henry VIIIJames I
Charles IISt. Jamess Park, LondonActivities
Sight-seeing
Family Day with children playgrounds and cafe22
Picnic/Sunbathing deckchairs available for rental
23Royal Guards Parade
London Marathon (the finishing point is at the park)
Events/Celebration
Contextual Studies23St. Jamess Park, London
25LocationLocated in Central London.Very close to River Thames.Surrounded by 3 historical roads:The MallBirdcage WalkHorse Guards Rd3 Royal palace close to the park:Buckingham PalacePalace of Westminster St Jamess PalaceSeveral memorials such as Victoria Memorial and Guards MemorialImportant government building:British ParliamentMinistry of DefenseDepartment of HealthNearest Tube = St James and Westminster
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St Jamess PalaceBuckingham PalaceVictoria MemorialPalace of Westminster10 Downing Street
Horse Guard Parade
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Ministry of Defence Main Building
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Department of Health Office
Green Park
Westminster Abbey
St James Square28Conclusion272829Through this project, we were:Able to differentiate different types of parkAble to identify landscape features and characteristicsResearch brief history about the origin of the parkResearch different activities and events that was held in the parkAble to study the context of the parkThank YouFor WatchingNo Really! Thanks31Referencehttps://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-parkhttp://kuala-lumpur.attractionsinmalaysia.com/Merdeka-Square.phphttp://www.malaysian-explorer.com/merdekaSquare.htmlhttps://www.google.com.my/maps/
IMAGEShttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/https://www.flickr.com/photos/gkriniarishttp://www.aviewoncities.com/img/london/
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