Sean park book 3

Dis(track)tion for the Grown-Ups:

Degustation of Auckland’s Sensual Intimacy

Harbour Edge Stitch

Uniting the waterfront with the city centre

“The new waterfront development is enabling us to re-engage with the water’s edge in the city centre”

In a city, distraction occurs between; one building and another, one area and another, or on space and another. It defines the space where people turn to, on their ‘via’ to a certain destination... ...Las Vegas Strip is an examplar of a city distraction that brings seduction and ambivalence to the city.

Distraction- zerstruung is an evenly distributed attention; it means both to turn away from a certain activity or attentive focus, and to in its place focus on something else... ...hence if distraction would help direct where focus truly needs to go in a hyperactive environment.

ily use survey at the Britomart train station has increased more than five folds over the past ten years, expecting a further rise estimated 37,000 commuters per day in 2021. Cruise ship passengers through Queens Wharf have also increased in the mo cent years and is expected to get bigger. “A cruise ship turnaround - during which passengers disembark and embark - can orth US$1-2 million ($1.2-2.4 million) to a local economy, depending on the size of the ship, through re-stocking, hotels and tou ence the city’s waterfront is always a big discussion in the redevelopment plans and as a result of the on-going production, the ere several major changes near the Viaduct basin after Rugby World Cup 2012, for example, the Cloud. Auckland’s waterfro ings both international and local guests to the ‘heart of the city’, where the Britomart train station and Fanshawe and Qu reets meet, bringing in major motorway traffic. From here, city passengers and visitors begin their wander through the ‘C Sails.’ Typical destinations include the Civic centre, Skycity, Auckland Domain, Parnell, Newmarket etc. Through their tri d stay, the functionality of the city as distraction parallels to what happens in Las Vegas’ Strip. As the dispersion of the maj urist attractions gives a set course for the tourists, the urban space to and from the arrival point becomes the distractive oa the city. Entertainment and accommodation give tourists a break from the main show and engender increased concentrati city landmarks. The contextual quality of the waterfront hence arrives to be the starting point of distraction in the cityscap placement in the centre of public transportation - a ‘via’ to city attractions – is also at the beginning of distractive space whi hances this value. The precinct consists of two office blocks – Zurich house and HSBC house - and its footprint is dominat a four storey shopping centre. The phallic towers cast shades over Queen Elizabeth II Square (QEII Square is directly behi e HSBC house), and overwhelm the site with their masculine stands. It is a high density mix-used zone which receives maj affic and pedestrian flows of the city. A major challenge people face is getting to their destinations on foot from the Precin stoms and Quay Streets, with heavy traffic flowing from the motorways, limit pedestrian amenity and crossing points, maki e experience of walking to the city centre and the waterfront difficult. The two-storey-high overhangs - additions above t destrian path along the face of Queen Street – are extremely impractical during wet seasons. It is hard to accept that th ve considered the fact that New Zealand’s rain does not fall (here, the word ‘fall’ does not comply, as fall defines a vertic ovement), instead it hits from all sides. More so, the shopping mall itself is an antithesis of retails in other parts of the c ntre. It is an introvert aggregation of shops, within a fortress-like shell which is entirely covered in advertisements. This is wfully well-kept shopping legacy in this country where this happens all around the suburbs such as Sylvia Park and Albany; severely bigger scale. Considering the ‘profane illumination’ in Auckland’s cityscape, it should be a shame that this is wh uckland has to present to people’s (and visitors’) arrival to the city. The Precinct fails to communicate its identity to people w alk across from Britomart train station and numerous bus stops through which they arrive. The Precinct, in its current conditio a mere volume of distraction that people tend to avoid attending and consider it as a transitional space in their journey d from one destination to another. The shopping mall hardly manages to attract pedestrian flow only for it be a shelter oroughfare between Queen and Albert Streets. The Precinct should rise to become a connective proposition, where it connec e social hubs of the city, as well as being an integral social hub itself. Its geographical position – while on a reclaimed land – h advantageous attribute for it to become a substantial ‘hot spot’ of the city. There is an opportunity to turn the Precinct as arting point of people-focused harbour space. It connects the Wynyard Quarter, the Viaduct basin, Princes and Queens Wharve d all the way to Britomart. Auckland has a strong historical relationship with its surrounding waters. This is always celebrat the suburban beaches. However the city neglects the coastline, perceiving it only as an economic gateway dominated by gorous port. The site should address our incredible coastline and the new development should enable people to engage with t ater’s edge in a city centre. This aim is reinforced by Auckland Council’s Masterplan 2012, which develops Quay Street as a hig ality Harbour Edge space that reunites the city with its waterfront. Auckland Council’s masterplan establishes Quay Street high-quality Harbour Edge space that reunites the city with its waterfront. “Quay Street will become a multi-modal boulevar th the pedestrian space between the red fence and the north side at the water edge referred to as the promenade.”

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an estimated 37,000 commuters per day in 2021. Cruise ship passengers through Queens Wharf have also increased in the m ecent years and is expected to get bigger. “A cruise ship turnaround - during which passengers disembark and embark - can worth US$1-2 million ($1.2-2.4 million) to a local economy, depending on the size of the ship, through re-stocking, hotels and to Hence the city’s waterfront is always a big discussion in the redevelopment plans and as a result of the on-going production, th were several major changes near the Viaduct basin after Rugby World Cup 2012, for example, the Cloud. Auckland’s waterf brings both international and local guests to the ‘heart of the city’, where the Britomart train station and Fanshawe and Q Streets meet, bringing in major motorway traffic. From here, city passengers and visitors begin their wander through the ‘Cit Sails.’ Typical destinations include the Civic centre, Skycity, Auckland Domain, Parnell, Newmarket etc. Through their trips tay, the functionality of the city as distraction parallels to what happens in Las Vegas’ Strip. As the dispersion of the major tou attractions gives a set course for the tourists, the urban space to and from the arrival point becomes the distractive oasis in city. entertainment and accommodation give tourists a break from the main show and engender increased concentration city landmarks. The contextual quality of the waterfront hence arrives to be the starting point of distraction in the cityscape placement in the centre of public transportation - a ‘via’ to city attractions – is also at the beginning of distractive space w enhances this value. The precinct consists of two office blocks – Zurich house and HSBC house - and its footprint is dominated our storey shopping centre. The phallic towers cast shades over Queen Elizabeth II Square (QEII Square is directly behind the H house), and overwhelm the site with their masculine stands. It is a high density mix-used zone which receives major traffic pedestrian flows of the city. A major challenge people face is getting to their destinations on foot from the Precinct. Customs Quay Streets, with heavy traffic flowing from the motorways, limit pedestrian amenity and crossing points, making the experie of walking to the city centre and the waterfront difficult. The two-storey-high overhangs - additions above the pedestrian path al he face of Queen Street – are extremely impractical during wet seasons. It is hard to accept that they have considered the hat New Zealand’s rain does not fall (here, the word ‘fall’ does not comply, as fall defines a vertical movement), instead it hits f all sides. More so, the shopping mall itself is an antithesis of retails in other parts of the city centre. It is an introvert aggrega of shops, within a fortress-like shell which is entirely covered in advertisements. This is an awfully well-kept shopping legacy in country where this happens all around the suburbs such as Sylvia Park and Albany; at a severely bigger scale. Considering profane illumination’ in Auckland’s cityscape, it should be a shame that this is what Auckland has to present to people’s ( visitors’) arrival to the city. The Precinct fails to communicate its identity to people who walk across from Britomart train station numerous bus stops through which they arrive. The Precinct, in its current condition, is a mere volume of distraction that pe end to avoid attending and consider it as a transitional space in their journey to and from one destination to another. The shopp mall hardly manages to attract pedestrian flow only for it be a sheltered thoroughfare between Queen and Albert Streets.

Precinct should rise to become a connective proposition, where it connects the social hubs of the city, as well as being an inte ocial hub itself. Its geographical position – while on a reclaimed land – has an advantageous attribute for it to become a substan hot spot’ of the city. There is an opportunity to turn the Precinct as a starting point of people-focused harbour space. It conn he Wynyard Quarter, the Viaduct basin, Princes and Queens Wharves, and all the way to Britomart. Auckland has a str historical relationship with its surrounding waters. This is always celebrated in the suburban beaches. However the city neglects coastline, perceiving it only as an economic gateway dominated by a vigorous port. The site should address our incredible coast and the new development should enable people to engage with the water’s edge in a city centre. This aim is reinforced by Auckl Council’s masterplan establishes Quay Street as a high-quality Harbour Edge space that reunites the city with its waterfront. “Q Street will become a multi-modal boulevard, with the pedestrian space between the red fence and the north side at the water e eferred to as the promenade.” Such an urban fabric requires more than a simple upgrade; it should activate adjoining sites paces, and offer pleasant waterfront and city centre experiences. With slowed vehicle speeds and improved streetscape of Quay Street, the Precinct takes an advantage of the enhanced environment. The Precinct should generate a mixed-used destina

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an estimated 37,000 commuters per day in 2021. Cruise ship passengers through Queens Wharf have also increased in the m ecent years and is expected to get bigger. “A cruise ship turnaround - during which passengers disembark and embark - can worth US$1-2 million ($1.2-2.4 million) to a local economy, depending on the size of the ship, through re-stocking, hotels and to Hence the city’s waterfront is always a big discussion in the redevelopment plans and as a result of the on-going production, th were several major changes near the Viaduct basin after Rugby World Cup 2012, for example, the Cloud. Auckland’s waterfr brings both international and local guests to the ‘heart of the city’, where the Britomart train station and Fanshawe and Q treets meet, bringing in major motorway traffic. From here, city passengers and visitors begin their wander through the ‘Cit ails.’ Typical destinations include the Civic centre, Skycity, Auckland Domain, Parnell, Newmarket etc. Through their trips tay, the functionality of the city as distraction parallels to what happens in Las Vegas’ Strip. As the dispersion of the major tou attractions gives a set course for the tourists, the urban space to and from the arrival point becomes the distractive oasis in ity. entertainment and accommodation give tourists a break from the main show and engender increased concentration ity landmarks. The contextual quality of the waterfront hence arrives to be the starting point of distraction in the cityscape placement in the centre of public transportation - a ‘via’ to city attractions – is also at the beginning of distractive space w nhances this value. The precinct consists of two office blocks – Zurich house and HSBC house - and its footprint is dominated b our storey shopping centre. The phallic towers cast shades over Queen Elizabeth II Square (QEII Square is directly behind the H house), and overwhelm the site with their masculine stands. It is a high density mix-used zone which receives major traffic pedestrian flows of the city. A major challenge people face is getting to their destinations on foot from the Precinct. Customs Quay Streets, with heavy traffic flowing from the motorways, limit pedestrian amenity and crossing points, making the experie of walking to the city centre and the waterfront difficult. The two-storey-high overhangs - additions above the pedestrian path al he face of Queen Street – are extremely impractical during wet seasons. It is hard to accept that they have considered the hat New Zealand’s rain does not fall (here, the word ‘fall’ does not comply, as fall defines a vertical movement), instead it hits f all sides. More so, the shopping mall itself is an antithesis of retails in other parts of the city centre. It is an introvert aggrega of shops, within a fortress-like shell which is entirely covered in advertisements. This is an awfully well-kept shopping legacy in ountry where this happens all around the suburbs such as Sylvia Park and Albany; at a severely bigger scale. Considering profane illumination in Auckland’s cityscape, it should be a shame that this is what Auckland has to present to people’s ( isitors’) arrival to the city. The Precinct fails to communicate its identity to people who walk across from Britomart train station numerous bus stops through which they arrive. The Precinct, in its current condition, is a mere volume of distraction that peo end to avoid attending and consider it as a transitional space in their journey to and from one destination to another. The shopp mall hardly manages to attract pedestrian flow only for it be a sheltered thoroughfare between Queen and Albert Streets.

Precinct should rise to become a connective proposition, where it connects the social hubs of the city, as well as being an inte ocial hub itself. Its geographical position – while on a reclaimed land – has an advantageous attribute for it to become a substan hot spot’ of the city. There is an opportunity to turn the Precinct as a starting point of people-focused harbour space. It conn he Wynyard Quarter, the Viaduct basin, Princes and Queens Wharves, and all the way to Britomart. Auckland has a str historical relationship with its surrounding waters. This is always celebrated in the suburban beaches. However the city neglects oastline, perceiving it only as an economic gateway dominated by a vigorous port. The site should address our incredible coast and the new development should enable people to engage with the water’s edge in a city centre. This aim is reinforced by Auckl Council’s masterplan establishes Quay Street as a high-quality Harbour Edge space that reunites the city with its waterfront. “Q treet will become a multi-modal boulevard, with the pedestrian space between the red fence and the north side at the water e eferred to as the promenade.” Such an urban fabric requires more than a simple upgrade; it should activate adjoining sites paces, and offer pleasant waterfront and city centre experiences. With slowed vehicle speeds and improved streetscape of Quay Street, the Precinct takes an advantage of the enhanced environment. The Precinct should generate a mixed-used destina

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...In the garden you could see the most wondrous flowers. Tied to the most splendid of them were silver bells that jingled, and you couldn’t walk past without noticing the flowers. Yes, everything was quite artful in the garden, and among the trees sang Nightingale so blissfully... …”There she is,” said the little boy. “Listen!

Listen! And there she sits!”

Nightingale’s hair was a rich shade of mahogany. It flowed in waves to adorn her glowing, porcelain-like skin. Her eyes, framed by long lashes, were bright, emerald-green. A straight nose, full lips, had she smiled, the world would sigh with contentment. More to that, her voice was the loveliest coquetry....

...“Are you still freezing?” the Queen asked, and then she kissed him on the forehead. Ooh! It was colder than ice; it went right to his heart, which was already half ice. He felt as if he would die, but only for a moment, and then he felt fine. He no longer noticed the cold all around him. It was what he desired for, he wanted to blend in – to be someone suitable to sit next to her majesty’s perfection. Now, he was at an entirely different level, with her kiss. It covered him fit, and promoted his position to be at her side. He could no longer accept anything deficient to her majesty’s class....

- The Snow Queen - Nightingale

...The Queen kissed him again, this time on his cheek.

Ooh! It felt colder than before; freezing his heart completely. He felt as if he would die, but only for a moment, and the he felt fine. He no longer remembered his little girl and Grandmother and everyone else back home. Now it’s true that he thinks everything at the Queen’s castle is to his taste and liking, and he believes that it’s the best place in the world, but that’s because he has a splinter of glass in his heart and a tiny speck of glass in his eye....

- The Snow Queen

...The Emperor took off all his clothes, twisted and turned in front of the mirror. He turned around naked in front of the mirror, trying to examine his finery. No one wanted to admit that he couldn’t see anything, because then he would have been unfit for his position.

However the Emperor was deceiving himself as he stood in front of the crowd, “I have to make it through the procession.” He held himself even prouder than before, and walked along the procession. The crowd gave him accolades – petals and applauds. Everyone admired his invisible clothes, beneath which shone his statuesque body. Who would ever have thought to see the Emperor’s nudity in front of their eyes?

The Emperor knew the fraud all along, but this was his only opportunity to display his masculine figure. After a prolonged peace, his status foundered below the heroic image that his father has built on. His Imperial Majesty needed a propaganda which would widely distribute his narcissist physique....

- The Emperor’s New Clothes

SANITARIUM

The scent of the therapeutic herbs and the white fabric of the walls separate the space from the acrimonious city centre and deliver an unadulterated sanctuary. The tiresome voyage through the wetness of the thunderstorm is assuaged by the augmented glass roof, flawlessly interlaced two floors above. The conservatory hence remains brightly lit even in an overcast, and transcends the weather with the ebullient melody that flows from the exotic instruments of Asia.

DRESSROOM

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DEGUSTATION

A small entrance hidden behind gold painted folding screens and fretted frame holds the noisy hall back. Inside, past French oak tables and paper lanterns, lies an inviting bar surrounded in mellow colours. The eatery is a small, yet moody dining scene. Moleskin limestone complements a line of velvet seats, while waxed timber and a traditional hand painted Japanese cabinet add to its lure. At the centre of the bar is a staged kitchen wrapped in thin bamboo strips, a reminiscence of Hiroshige’s paintings, reveals the art of fusion cuisine. On the wall floats old ivories, bronzes, porcelain mosaic, and a picture of a girl in embroidered satin.

FITNESS CLUB

Lit with soft light, the subtle tones of the materials are delivered more explicitly. The room is filled with a light touches of cologne, allowing a cordial experience of well-being. Yet the fitness club is highly articulated. Behind the statuesque bodies, lacquered wood, spotless mirrors and motivational poster float on the wall. The mirrors on three sides are conveniently put for regular check-ups. The club is devoted for fitness and freedom, freedom from illness.

THE PRECINCT

Sanitarium

Nightingale’s Garden of Eternal Summer

The scent of the therapeutic herbs and the white fabric of the walls separate the space from the acrimonious city. The tiresome voyage through the wetness of the thunderstom is assuaged by the augmented glass roof, flawlessly interlaced two floors above. The sanitorium remains brightly lit even in an overcast, and transcends the weather with the ebullient melody that flows from the exotic instruments of Asia. A space devoted for service and comfort, a classy playground which heals you after a tiresome journey

In the middle of the spa, an endless intertwine of tropical flora impedes the view to the other side. Occasional movements cast nude-coloured silhouettes on the banana leaves, and the hints of flesh penetrates through weaved holes of mangrove roots.

In the garden explodes the gush of the most wondrous flowers. The most splendid of them are silver bells that fill the space with their jingle. And sunlight streams in through the articulated glass roof above.

Harbour light falls down on porcelain tiles, and it recedes down towards the sea. In which contained and real are interchangeable. The bodies remain primitive, however, the space gives them an illusion of beauty and wonder.

Dressroom

The Snow Queen’s Bespoke Tailor

Bitter, yet invitingly warm smell fills the salon. The fresh brewed kopi luwak remains bottomless in the honey leathered seat. The wait is a gift, a pleasure of conquest over a tailored suit. Not a single piece of garment here is ‘off the shelf’: every component of the suit is crafted and handled in the pursuit of integrity in its gentle delight. It is a salon assembled by the work of tailors who made it elegant by grace and dexterity.

To be released into a softly lit, lightly scented atrium, adorned with a green nave, As an emperor proceeds to his throne, moving upwards to the sound of distant music, and the firm smell of waxed timber and leather

Through a narrow pale ramp, enters to a tall tube in which the he is staged, his gown is risen from below, treated with the best silks and threads of his time

The mezzanine looks out to the harbour through a patina copper frame. The bottom of the frame extends out long and slim, becoming a Kauri shelf with turquoise-copper melting on to the wood.

The wait is a gift, a pleasure of conquest over a tailored suit.

Degustation

The Hobgoblin’s Mirror Room

A small entrance hidden behind gold painted folding screens and fretted frame holds the noisy hall back.

Inside, past French oak tables and paper lanterns, lies an inviting bar surround in warm colours. The eatery is a small, yet moody dining scene. A line of velvet seats runs along the length, complemented with waxed timber and floating ivories and a picture of a girl in embroidered satin.

Within the bar fills exposed brick work, lacquered rosewood, brass Corinthian column and the curving vines of a metallic art nouveau wine rack. The red velvet camouflages the flushing faces, and blends with the colour of house red.

They arrive amidst the smoky waters, windows were high up and austere light shone strangely inside. Her satin robe sled down past her bust as she entered the shower, And she hid behind thin bamboo strips, a reminiscence of Hiroshige’s paintings

Fitness Club

The Emperor’s Invisible Loom

Lit with red vehicle light, it reveals the contours of t(he)ir physiques more explicitly. The club is filled with a strong scent of cologne masking the stale smell of sweat. Yet the club is highly articulated. Behind the statuesque bodies and their vascularity, are blood stains and old ripped Arnold poster. Although most individuals have some narcissistic traits, the guests to the hippodrome manifest themselves as a pathological form as narcissistic personality disorder

The place is devoted for free weight work. Adjustable bars, dumbbells, EZ bars, all polished and flickering in the light, all prepared for a sensual presentation

Large mirrors on the three sides are conveniently placed for regular check up

Sensuality in Sanitarium

Sensuality in Dressroom

Sensuality in Degustation

Sensuality in Fitness Club

Sean Ki Beom Park

Dis(track)tion for the Grown-Ups Degutation of Auckland’s Sensual Intimacy