Activate Park
MARIAH-KATE ALVISO-SAENZ | TYLER ELLISON CAL POLY LA 203 | PROFESSOR AARON LIGGETT | MARCH 15, 2017
Mission
Activate Park is an extension of Chase Palm Park that currently functions as an undeveloped playing field. The revised design maintains openness and universality while programing new spaces for physical activity. Creating options for the public by providing both open and programmed space allows all users to enjoy community time as well as personal time on site.
View toward mountains
Goals 1. 2. 3. 4.
Context Map
Maintain and enhance existing park uses. Promote healthy outdoor activity. Maximize views from and through the site. Create space to hold large community events.
Objectives • • • • • • • • •
Consider and incorporate existing circulation patterns and uses. Create spaces that provide for current public use. Preserve sand berm. Incorporate local identity. Provide equipment and open space designated for physical activity. Consider existing public use. Develop high points to create and frame views. Create universal space for markets and vendors. Build space for the community to gather and share an experience activity.
Inventory
Case Studies
Site Analysis
Replicable elements identified as crucial to success of the following public spaces:
• High noise permeability: address road noise • Consistent & diverse crowds: downtown, pier, notels, sporting • Easy access: bus, train, parking, pathways • Existing youth-centric spaces nearby: carousel, playground, skate park, zoo
Bryant Park: New York, NY · Located in high trafficked, highly accessible area · Highly programmed with various activities for all ages · Juxtaposition of design elements: open space vs. intimate space Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden: Durham, NC · Programmed activities such as garden classes · Educational elements for children and adults · Family/community centric Parc · · ·
Guell: Barcelona, Spain Unique design creating a visual hub for the public Onsite food options Historic value sparking tourism interest
Concept Activate Park is a space for community events, exercise, and general enjoyment of the surrounding amenities. The park is meant to be versatile for varied uses and a psychical activity hotspot.
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20’
SCALE: 1” = 20’ 0”
40’
GRASS BERM SECTION
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Chase Palm Park Center
View to Stearns Wharf
Activate Park
MARIAH-KATE ALVISO-SAENZ | TYLER ELLISON CAL POLY LA 203 | PROFESSOR AARON LIGGETT | MARCH 15, 2017
Project Description
Program
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Rocky water feature Climbing wall surrounded by sand Two concrete ping pong tables Two outdoor gyms with recycled rubber paving Large open grass playing field Two grass mounds with boulders embedded in the sides Two sculptural water drinking fountains Concrete seat steps to transition spaces
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Concrete palm planters with varied seating options built in Manzanita vegetation near community center Plaza Educational mosaic in plaza as ground feature Three free-standing tables and seats Two mosaic benches at midfield point Expanded and added concrete circulation/pedestrian path
Designed as the hub of the park, the plaza provides a developed opportunity for events and gatherings, a performance space, or seating during games on the playing field.
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The re-designed site maintains a large portion of the existing open lawn, has a plaza space with varied unique seating, and programmed elements that cater to physical activity.
Plaza Detail
SCULPTURAL DRINKING FOUNTAIN
Plan View
PALM PLANTERS WITH SEATING
CHASE PALM PARK CENTER
CABRILLO STREET
Plaza Seating
Sculptural Water Fountain
Various seating options available in the sun and shade for both groups and individuals.
NOTEWORTHY
Handcrafted water fountains in the forms of local Striped Seabass and Dungeness crab.
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B
PARKING LOT
WORKOUT SPACE
Climbing Wall GRASS BERMS
BOULDER ZONE
The bouldering wall and adjacent ping pong tables are bordered by local sandstone boulders, stamped concrete, and sand to maintain the beach connection while providing another unique active space. 0
BEACH
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15’
30’
PING PONG TABLES
40’
DEFINED BEACH ACCESS POINT
Workout Space
SCALE: 1” = 30’ 0”
WORKOUT SPACE
20’
SCALE: 1” = 20’ 0”
WATER FOUNTAIN
60’
10’
MOSAIC
This space expands the site's current workout usage and gives new options by providing a large variety durable outdoor gym equipment.
BOULDERING WALL
Plaza Section
MOSAIC BENCH
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10’
20’
SCALE: 1” = 20’ 0”
40’
B
B'