Project 1: Experiential LandscapeNEIGHBOURHOOD PARK

Tutor: Ms. IffaGROUP: GREEN THUMBS (12)

Darren LeongKenneth TanHoo Jun Zhe

Wong Mei XinTey Cheng Fern

Tan Tee Jane

LOCAL CASE STUDYTaman Connaught Park

Cheras, KL

HISTORY

•Built in 2008•Part of a project by local town council DBKL•Area used to be covered with trees

Interview with Mr.John Toh Kok MinHead of Student Affairs SMK Taman Connaught

Satellite image @ 2008

Satellite image @ 2014

River with ducks located beside

the park

CHARACTERISTICS

Large grass field

CHARACTERISTICS

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

Children playing football

HUMAN ACTIVITIES

Walking & jogging

HUMAN ACTIVITIES

Exercising using fitness equipment

HUMAN ACTIVITIES

Children playing at the playground

HUMAN ACTIVITIES

Fitness equipment area

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

• Jogging pathways• Lamps

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

• Benches• Dustbins

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

Children’s playground

INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY

John Boulware ParkPalo Alto, California

U.S.A

John Boulware ParkCalifornia, United States

HISTORY

John Wesley Boulware lived in Mayfield from 1861 to 1894. On his 160-acre ranch in Santa Clara Valley, he grew a variety of

crops, ranging from wheat to berries. He was a Mayfield School Board trustee and served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. As a supervisor, Boulware was involved in laying out the route of Embarcadero Road. Boulware Park was first

called as South Palo Alto Neighborhood Park.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Location: 410 Fernando Avenue, between El Camino Real & Paul Boulevard Park.

• Size : 1.5 acre

• Rich in greenery

CHARACTERISTICS

• Large grass field• Tall trees

Equinox Fitness Club

Indo Restaurant & Lounge

Travelodge

Gryphon Stringed Instruments

Corner Bakery Cafe

Creekside Inn

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

HUMAN ACTIVITIES

Children playing at the playground

• Sand play area• Swinging

HUMAN ACTIVITIES

Children’s Playground #1

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

Children’s Playground #2

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

Wide pathways

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

Basketball Court

1.25 miles long trailing path for

jogging

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

Benches

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

Kids Play Area

• Picnic tables • Barbeque grills

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

Sandy play area

LANDSCAPE FEATURES & ELEMENTS

REFERENCES

•http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=99&TargetID=14•http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMA65C_Boulware_Park_Palo_Alto_CA• http://mapcarta.com/23006184http://www.indorestaurant.com/http://mapcarta.com/23006184http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/california/palo-alto/travelodge-palo-alto/hotelhttp://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/locations/ca/palo-alto/palo-altohttp://www.gryphonstrings.com/