Caterpillar Urban Park, Leeds

kateryna vasyliushchenko

design brief: 1. to provide a variety of recreational spaces for the different park users easily accessible at any wheather conditions and all year round, that will improve the qaulity of life and people’s emotional health and well-being.

2. to provide a qualitative green spaces that suitable for any site user, that are safe to use for a vulnerable park users at any time of the day.

3. encourage biodiversity in the park by providing spaces for wildlife.

4. advocate a love of nature and its inhabitants by providing a qualitative green spaces with access to the wildlife and public interaction with its inhabitants.

5. engage people with cultural life, promote art, craft, music, dance & design.

6. encourage people for active life within the urban setting by providing the variety of sport and fun activities.

7. encourage urban dwellings to learn and explore by providing attractive informative places.

8. promote gardening and vegetable growing in the urban environment by providing growing spaces for site residents.

site context:

New York City's Central Park is the most famous urban greens pace in the United States, and per-

urban parks comparison:

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haps even the world. It's sheer popularity might make it a turnoff for tourists in search of some peace and quiet: 35 million people visit it each year. However, with more than 800 acres, there are plenty of sections where visitors won't be elbow-to-elbow with other tourists. A walkable woodland area called the Ramble is a haven for bird-watchers, the other areas of the park provide a range of activities, from hiking, biking, skating (both on pavement and on ice in the winter), and paddleboat riding. Central Park is a summer cultural attraction as well as a place to enjoy the greenery. Concerts and performances are held regularly during the summertime, and art installations include dozens of sculptures and even a 2-acre area dedicated to John Lennon.

Central Park, new york - 323ha

London's Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. Covering 142 hectares (350 acres) and with over

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hyde park, london, england - 142ha

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Parc Guell, barcelona, spain - 17ha

4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and ornamental flower gardens, there’s a good chance you’ll forget you are right in the centre of London. Hyde Park in London has something for everyone. You can enjoy swimming, boating, cycling and skating. There are pitches for team games, tennis courts, tracks for horse riding and a spectacular children’s playground. The Park has two lakeside restaurants which are licensed and serve everything from a three-course meal to a quick cup of coffee. Hyde Park is home to a number of fascinating buildings and monuments, such as The Serpentine Bridge, the Joy of Life fountain and the famous Archiles statue. And with the Diana Memorial Fountain and open air events throughout the year, there’s always something to see and do. If you’re out and about on Sunday, head to Speaker’s Corner to hear London’s most vocal orators share their opinions with the world.

Brewery site, Leeds - 21ha

Parc Guell, Barcelona This Barcelona attraction is easily one of the world's most unusual urban parks. It features buildings designed by famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, whose work can be seen throughout the city. The whimsical structures (which were originally designed as part of a housing development that was ultimately unsuccessful) give Guell a slight theme park feel. The buildings cover only part of the park, with gardens and more natural areas covering the rest. The mix of cultural and natural elements makes Guell a good option for sightseers who want to take in some interesting design and nature while stepping out of the city landscape.

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Luxembourg Gardens, paris, france - 26ha

Luxembourg Garden, Paris Paris has some of the world's most impressive gardens, but Luxembourg Gardens is the city's standout. Known for its well-manicured lawns, intricate flower beds, statues and fountains, Luxembourg draws plenty of Parisians, who claim that it has a quiet atmosphere and is the perfect place to take a break from the hubbub of city life. The park features small cafes and a gazebo where music is performed. This is not a place for a hike in wild surroundings, but the gardens do provide the requisite natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere for a brief escape.

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Lumphini Park, Bangkok - 58ha

Lumphini Park, Bangkok Bangkok is a city of traffic gridlock and unending urban landscapes. Its temples, museums, shopping and unique culture draw a steady flow of tourists. This city can be overwhelming, however, so Lumphini Park (sometimes called Lumpini Park) is a welcome addition to anyone's itinerary. This 145-acre greens pace offers uninterrupted views of the skyline. Visitors can enjoy lounging on the lawns near the lake (and perhaps feeding the frenzied fish that call the water home) and wandering the nearly two miles of paths that circle the park, as well as playgrounds, exercise equipment and cultural attractions. For some, a ban on smoking and pets make a visit to Lumphini an even more pleasant experience. The park is centrally located near one of Bangkok's main shopping districts, so it's possible to duck in for a few breaths of fresh air.

Connectivity

connectivity:

is a physical conditions facilitating access within a region, city, town or neighbourhood. good connection within the site and its surroundings can: - enhance land values - make local shops and facilities more viable - enhance people’s safety and security by encouraging surveillance - encourage more walking and cycling, leading to health benefits - reduce vehicle emissions through fewer cars being used for non-work trips.

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BRIGGATE SHOPPING SOVEREIGN STREET PARK

BREWERY WHARF

CLARENCE DOCK BRIDGEWATE PLACE

HS2 TRAIN STATION

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CATERPILLAR URBAN PARK MASTERPLAN Caterpillar Urban Park is place for everyone to enjoy, relax and explore. Here, you can find seclusion and relieve yourself from the stresses of urban life, negative thoughts and feelings. The Urban Park consists of many different places, which play an essential role for people of different strata, age groups, as well as groups of different interests; it's fundamental to the city for its convenience of localoca tion, originality and value in the urban environment.

Find a space for yourself, relax and be happy!

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1. trails and woodland walks/ cycling rout 2. waterfront 3. picnic area/chillout zone 4. extended briggate shopping/ main entrance to the park 5. urban beach 6. winter/tropical garden 7. transparent canopies-shelters 8. dog walking zones 9. beach volleyball courts 10. beach permanent parasols 11. street lights-shelters 12. sports ground/field 13. wildlife zone with bird hides 14. pigeon lofts with public feeding area 15. amphitheatre 16. communal gardens 17. children’s natural playground 18. water pool with colour changing fountain 19. residential houses 20. green bridges 21. sculpture park 22. woodland zone

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3d model of the park:

Childrens’ playground

Art gallery

Sculpture park

Socialising zone

Sports ground

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Tropical garden Wildlife garden

Communal garden

visuals of the park urban beach:

waterfront:

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