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R E SE ARCH • Vision Session with CCOD • On-site Observations • Research Diagrams
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FINDIN GS
• Vision Session with CCOD
• Fourth of July Outreach
• On-site Observations
• Social Media Outreach
• Research Diagrams
• Informal Outreach
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FINDIN GS
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D E SIGN
• Vision Session with CCOD
• Fourth of July Outreach
• Design Concept/Narrative
• On-site Observations
• Social Media Outreach
• Branding and Identity
• Research Diagrams
• Informal Outreach
• Plan Development • Site Plan • Vignettes
H IRSHORN PARK Hirshorn park is located in the trendy neighborhood of Lohi on 16th and Tejon Street. Sitting next to the popular Little Man Ice Cream and up and coming restaurants, Hirshorn park is a valuable location for the residents around the area.
LOH I NEIG HB ORHOOD • Founded by William Larimer Jr. in 1858 • Original purpose was to provide residential space that was easily accessible from Auraria and Denver • Mostly suburban area; includes retail, food/drink establishments, and residential apartments • Italian, German, Mexican, and Scottish immigrants have left their mark on the area
UNIQ UE AM ENITIE S
ART GALLERIES
POPULAR RESTAURANTS
VIEWS OF DOWNTOWN
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
First Friday art walk Mortuary turned eatery Site sits above city Recognized state wide
BOUTIQUES Floral, Clothing
WINE SHOPS
Unique, Local
BOOKSTORES Unavailable elsewhere
PHASE ONE
R E SE ARC H 1 Through partnering with the City of Denver the goal of this project is to redesign Hirshorn Park, located in the neighborhood of LoHi. Phase one has consisted of on site observations, background information collection, and research focusing on existing parks.
VISION SE S SION W ITH CCOD
W HAT SHOULD W E EMPHASIZ E?
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D EMOGR APH ICS
SAFE T Y
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• Important to Community
• How do engage all users?
• Provide access
• What do users want?
• Different ages
• Levels of light
• Use for shade
• Programmed vs. open
• What connects them?
• Clear lines of sight
• Create an identity
• Encourage sustainability
• Rules and regulations
GR EEN SPACE
CIRCUL ATION
SP ORT S
• “Everyone’s backyard”
• Need access to the park
• Allow for more sports
• Connect popular areas
• Multi-purpose spaces
• Multi-purpose space • Flexible options
• Need visual access
VISION SE S SION W ITH CCOD
W HAT AR E S OME CONFLIC T S?
VISUAL S
SYNERGY
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FACILITIE S
• Do not sacrifice trees
• Cohesive environment
• Seamlessly fit
• Restrooms for long stay
• Respect natural elements
• Noise, lighting
• Built shelter
• Emphasize the main views
• Connect community
• Retail prepare for traffic
HE ALTH
MULTI-PURP O SE
S TANDARDS
D EMOGR APH ICS
• Growing initiative within the community
• Provide balance of open/ flexible space
• Add more than change
• Cater to all age groups • Nature play
• Promote healthy/ active lifestyles
• How do we create these spaces
• Is there conflict?
• Engage teenagers
EXISTING CONDITIONS
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ON- SITE OB SERVATION P E O PLE • Moms with young children • Teens walking around aimlessly • Young adults with dogs • Busy restaurants
People a t Little Man don ’t think to come to the park
ON- SITE OB SERVATION ENVIRONMENT • Lots of natural elements for a city park • Hot without much shade • Busy streets • Wooded area in the back closes off park
Not e nough shade
Dif fic ult to ent er par k
ON- SITE OB SERVATION OBJE C T S • Pay parking lot • Empty sports fields • Outdated playground • Chain link fence around entire park
Pla s t ic in park too hot for kids
ON- SITE OB SERVATION ME S SAGIN G • No visual identity • Lack of directionality • City standards determine most signs • Need bright colors and fun signs
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1. Little Man Ice Cream 2. Linger 3. Lola Coastal Mexican 4. Maci Café 5. Low Country Kitchen 6. El Five 7. Sushi Ronin Denver 8. Mizu Lzakaya 9. Masterpiece Deli LoHi 10. Metropolis Coffee 11. Rush Bowls 12. Candela Latin Kitchen LoHi 13. Bamboo Sushi Denver-LoHi 14. Postino LoHi 15. Recess Beer Garden
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GENERAL
General Beauty
Condo Apartment Single Houses
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SURFACE M AT ERI AL S Grass
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PHASE T WO
FINDIN G S & OU T R E AC H 2 Social media and physical outreach are just a few of the aspects that made up phase two of our research. Understanding not only the communities view, but who we are designing for and why was our goal question to be answered.
PUBLIC OU TR E ACH–F OURTH OF JULY
Hirshorn Park hosts an annual July 4th event which consists of events such as face painting, live music, and more. In order to get as much feedback from the community as possible we set up public forum boards to allow the park goers to voice their opinion about the park.
¿Cuantas personas vienen al parque con usted?
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PUBLIC OU TR E ACH–F OURTH OF JULY HOW DO YOU GET TO THE PARK?
K E Y FINDIN GS • Our user group is directed towards people who walk and ride their bike to the park • We should design for a balance between a space that is flexible and a space with amenities • Most visitors of the park are residents of the LoHi community
H I R SH O R N PAR K V I SI O N I N G
DOYOU YOUWANT WANTA APARK PARKTHAT THATISISFULL FULLOFOF DO AMENITIESOR ORSUPER SUPERFLEXIBLE? FLEXIBLE? AMENITIES
AMENITIES AMENITIES
FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE
• A dog park is highly requested • Quiet zones should have a stronger presence
WHATACTIVITIES ACTIVITIESDO DOYOU YOUPARTICIPATE PARTICIPATEININATATTHE THEPARK? PARK? WHAT WALKING WALKING
BASEBALL BASEBALL BASKETBALL BASKETBALL DOGS DOGS READING READING OTHER OTHER PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND
H I R S HO RN PA RK V I S I O NI N G H I R S H O R N PAR K V I S I O N I N G
PUBLIC OU TR E ACH–S OCI AL MEDI A
Yes, better there than Hirshorn! (The restaurants on Central might not like it though)
Eclectic architecture, variety of businesses, and multitude of neighbors out walking and exploring the neighborhood!
I know some folks have asked for a dog park—I think the dirt/grassy strip on Central Ave across from Ale House at Amato’s would be perfect—no grass grows there anyway and it’s completely unused space.
I'm not sure that's the best place for a dog park, but something really should be done with that space!
I've always thought it would be nice to have a pop up mini farmers market or something like that there (especially since ours on Boulder Street stopped happening - that was disappointing).
Would love to see field at Hirshorn made available to all neighbors to enjoy as its one of the few large grassy areas within our boundaries.
I love the “neighborhood-feel”. Hirshorn has the best of everything to bring a neighborhood together: kids playground, basketball courts, and baseball field all right next to an ice cream store. The 4th of July parade/party vis the BEST!
It has a neighborhood vibe (e.g., events happening at Little Man) while being connected to downtown. I love being able to get around by walking and on bike.
QUOTES FROM PUBLIC I
INF ORM AL OU TR E ACH It’s a “vibrant” neighborhood.
Home to young singles, urban professionals and growing families.
“Very walkable you can ride your bike and walk anywhere, you can get to any part of town on a bike trail.”
The “adult playground” of Denver neighborhoods.
“What I like about being here is feeling like you’re a part of something very cool and very connected .”
“Wonderful locally owned businesses and small shops.”
“I think this is the coolest part of Denver”
Highlands is a “great part of town”—kind of the Great place to go “ husband hunting. ”
“ new/up-and-coming trendy part of town”
Young successful people living here. People living elsewhere often come to meet/mingle with these types of people.
When people come to highlands square they “have cocktails in the afternoon, they shop during the day”
LOH I THEME S
Eclec t ic Architec t ure
Walkabilit y
D owntown View s Up and Comin g
F amily Friendly
Vibrant
U nique Amenit ies
Views to Downtown
Eclectic Architecture Walk-ability
Up-and-coming
Unique Amenities Family Friendly
PHASE THR EE
D E SIGN 3 After compiling all of the research about the site itself and more insight into the neighborhood of LoHi, the concept for redesigning Hirshorn Park starts to take shape, inspiring a new vision for this small, neighborhood escape in the busy city of Denver.
D E SIGN VIS ION
The re-design of Hirshorn Park will provide LoHi with much needed gathering space and amenities to support the growth of the existing attractions and the neighborhood as a whole.
D E SIGN CON CEP T
The purpose of this design is to facilitate community interaction by connecting Hirshorn Park to the diverse culture of LoHi.
E C LE C T IC CONN E C T I V I T Y VIBRANT
ID ENTIT Y–BR AND COLORS By pulling our brand colors from the pallets of surrounding shops and restaurants we are able to emphasize the visual connection between the LoHi neighborhood and Hirshorn Park.
ID ENTIT Y–LOGO
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The initial drivers for the design of the site plan were the existing park entries and clear views to downtown. They formed our primary paths and intersections.
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From the axis diagram came the initial space planning. The axis informed where specific programs would fit both functionally and aesthetically.
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Layering the axis and bubbles allowed clearly defined shapes to show through. These shapes allowed for unique use of space and circulation.
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PROGR AMMIN G
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N AT UR E Quiet zone Activity zone
high concentration of trees medium concentration of trees
Gathering zone
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT Playground equipment Stair Entrance Shading
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CIRCUL ATION Boundaries Sidewalks Entry points
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SIT E PL AN Background research, public outreach and the development of the diagrams served as driving factors behind the design of the site plan. These drivers informed not only the space planning but the built features within the space.
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THE PL A Z A
SIT E PL AN
STEP S
SIT E PL AN
PL AYGROUND
SIT E PL AN
R AISED PL ANTER
SIT E PL AN
BA SKE TBALL
SIT E PL AN
DOG PARK
SIT E PL AN
GRE AT L AWN
SIT E PL AN
GROVE
SIT E PL AN
SOCIAL SP ORTS
SIT E PL AN
LIG HTIN G
String Lights
Sculptural
Under-toe
Integrated
Custom Bench
M AT ERI ALIT Y
Stone Pavers
Corten Steel
Limestone
Wood Planks
Gravel
Rubber Surfacing
INSPIR ATION
THE GROV E THE PL A Z A
THE S T EP S
THE S T EP S
THE PL A Z A
THE GROV E
W H Y?
VISION
E XIS TIN G
GREAT THINGS IN DESIGN ARE NEVER DONE BY ONE PERSON, THEY’RE DONE BY A TEAM OF PEOPLE.