CREEKpl y ABPL30061 Landscape Studio 4: Designed Ecologies Laisze Jessica Li 581863 l Semester 2, 2014
“CreekPlay” by Laisze Jessica Li (581863) ABPL30061 Landscape Studio 4: Designed Ecologies Redesign of Moonee Ponds Creek Semester 2, 2014 Subject Coordinator: Dr Margaret Grose Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning The University of Melbourne
Context 1. Site Analysis 2. Concept Development
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2.1 Stream Development
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2.2 Connecting Green Space
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2.3 Activating Shaded Space
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3. Design Outcome
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3.1 Pathways & Bridges
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3.2 “Pebbles Walk” & “Sponge Bump”
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3.3 Biofilters & Green Sound Wall
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4. Plants & Materials
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5. Model Presentation
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5.1 CNC Routed Model
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5.2 Mountboard Model
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6. Site Plan
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Site Analysis Started the project from scratch by analysing the site in terms of physical elements, including the existing creek, public green space, residential area, public transport location, noise and possible future change. Besides, the visual conditions from the site are also recorded to build the design.
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By understanding the connection between various spaces and the existing surroundings of Moonee Ponds Creek, the overall form and different functions of space have been developed.
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The existing creek will be split into 2 streams flowing back to the main stream in between through biofilters. “Fun Space” and “Connection Space” are the spaces for kids and community interaction respectively. They will be developed in order to activate the space near the creek and encourage people to engage with the environment and one another.
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Concept Development After analysing the site, along with sketches and tracing, the concept of CreekPlay has been solidated. The vision of this project is to provide a playful environment for the connection and interaction between spaces, between people and environment, as well as among people themselves.
New form of the creek is developed from the decreasing level of the existing landform on the two sides of the creek.
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Site Boundary Decreasing Level Direction
In order to encourage the usage of public green space, it is essential to connect the existing public green space and the site. There are playful elements designed and arranged to attract and direct people to these spaces.
City Link Site Boundary Existing Green Space Moonee Ponds Creek
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Site Boundary Existing Green Space Connection between Green Space Moonee Ponds Creek
Site Boundary Existing Green Space Playful Elements to Connect Green Space
Regarding furture East-West Link, the possible shaded areas have been estimated and considered as one of the influential factors of the design. The arrangement of playful elements will be designed to activate those spaces.
Site Boundary Shaded Area Moonee Ponds Creek Future East-West Link
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Site Boundary Shaded Area Playful Elements to Activate Shaded Area
STRONG Effectiveness of Social Encounter Node (Path Intersection & Connection Bridge) for Activating Shaed Area
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Design Outcome The vision of CreekPlay will be achieved by placing various physical elements along the linear park. The elements include: (1) Pathways (2) Bridges (3) “Pebbles Walk” (4) “Sponge Bump” (5) Biofilters (6) Green Sound Wall
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(1) Pathways & (2) Bridges
In order to provide a playful space for everyone, the first thing is to provide the users a reason to visit and stay. An user-friendly environment will be created by planning facilitated pathways and bridges with relatively organic design. The forms of pathways and placement of bridges are derived from that of the designed creek, which provides users multiple choices of routes. The bridges are placed in order to connect two sides of the creek to encourage social encounters. Moreover, this design of pathways will provide users alternate pathways while the others are covered in flood during rainy season.
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(3) “Pebbles Walk” & (4) “Sponge Bump”
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In terms of interaction with the environment and other people, there are two major features designed to achieve this goal. “Pebbles Walk” is designed to encourage users to interact with the water without the restriction of the creek boundary by implanting structures towards the inner side of the creek, and these structures will be made of pebbles and stones. “Sponge Bump” is the structure made of recycled polysoft materials. These “Sponge Bump”s act as kids’ playspace and provide people seating. They will also absorb water and reserve it for future use during dry season.
(5) Biofilters & (6) “Green Sound Wall”
Considering the environment, there are also structures added to the linear park in order to create a more sustainable, interactive and asthetic environment. Biofilters are addded along the stream in order to slow down the water flow and filtrate the strema water. With the design of pathways and bridges, biofilters can also act as kids-friendly element by encouraging children to play games near them. Besides, “Green Sound Wall” is designed up to 7m tall. There will be climbing plants planted over the wall, which provides the linear park shading and an asthetic atmosphere.
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4 Plants & Materials
The list of plants and materials used at the linear park to construct the design
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Oleria argophylla (Musk Daisybush) up to 9m tall, shrub / small tree Australian native
Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson Fig) up to 30m tall, densely spreading tree Australian native
Dianella longifolia (Pale Flax-lily) 30-80cm tall, ~50cm wide robust perennial grass, dry & shade tolerant
Jasminum polyanthum (Pink Jasmine) evergreen twinging climber fragrant flowers in late winter & early spring
Quercus canariensis (Algerian Oak) ~20m tall, ~15m wide, semi-deciduous excellent shade & handsome foliage
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Connection Bridges Concrete Bricks for pavements Granite for handrails
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sponge Bumpâ&#x20AC;? Polysoft Materials made of recylced rubber for kidsfriendly infrstructure
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) existing tree species at site, medium tree Australian native
Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) existing tree species at site, up to 45m tall Australian native
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Yellow Buttons) up to 60cm tall, perennial herb Australian native
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Green Sound Wall Exterior: Outdoor Timber Interior: Concrete, Granite & Steel
Concrete Pavement Spray Concrete, smooth quality for access by skateboarders, cyclists and pedestrians
Base soil For planting and furthur filtration
Deep soil For planting and furthur filtration
Top soil Sandy soil for grass planting and rainwater filtration
Creek Structure Reuse the existing concrete for stream structure
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Model Presentation Presentation of CreekPlay from 2D graphics to 3D models for furthur understanding of forms and scale
CNC Routed Model (Scale 1:40)
With the use of CNC Router, organic and dramatic landform is effectively fabricated. This model shows how the design of pathways and typography encourages social interaction by creating intersection between pathways and connecting two sides of the creek with bridges. Besides, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sponge Bumpâ&#x20AC;? is also well-presented in this model to give the ideas of its scale to people and the site.
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(1) Front view from the west (2) Left view from the north (3) Right view from the south (4) Top view
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Mountboard Model, by Laser Cut (Scale 1:200)
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This model effectively demonstrates the scale of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Sound Wallâ&#x20AC;? to the site, as well as the form of the pathways and the creek. The part of the site connecting Travancore Park is chosen to create this model because of its quality of varied typography and connection to existing public green space. (1) Perspective from the south (2) Back view from the east (3) Front view from the west (4) Perspective from the north
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Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning The University of Melbourne