Project 1: Experiential Landscape

Metropolitan Park

By: Flower Power

Group Members:

Ong Jie En Darren Tan Amir Hilman Kelly Chin Ke Ni Muhammad Faidh Ryan Bunsu Lecturers: Ms. Shazrenee Nurjanna Shamsuddin

Regional parkLarge site located at a prominent location in a regionAcceptable distance within 1 hour drive from residential areas

Located at the heart of the cityMust be accessible and feasibleProvide adequate facilities to cater a large number of visitors

Metropolitan Park

KLCC ParkLocal Case Study

Historical Background

Opened in 1998.

Designed by late landscape artist Roberto Burle Marx of Brazil.

Spent 3 years around the country to identify various species of trees.

Developed and maintained by KLCC Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

Characteristics 50-acres tropical landscape.

Consists of 1 lake : Lake Symphony.

Lake Symphony has an irregular shape.

Lake Symphony which comprises two water fountains.

Lake Symphony is programmed to provide 150 colourful, magical and dramatic animations.

Suria KLCC

Petronas Twin Towers

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, KL

As-Syakirin Mosque

Grand Hyatt Hotel, KL

Traders Hotel, KL

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Aquaria KLCC

Contextual Study

Site

Avenue K KLCC District Cooling

Binjai on the Park

Activities JOGGING

PICNIC

CYCLING

AEROBIC EXERCISE

FITNESS TRAINING

PHOTO SHOOTING

SWIMMING (FOR KIDS ONLY)

Landscape Features and Elements

Approximately 1,900 indigenous trees and palms representing 74 species.

40 trees were preserved and transplanted from the former Selangor Turf Club.

Playful fountain pool.

2-acre children's playground and wading pool.

Sculptures and murals.

Patterned footpaths and jogging tracks.

Shaded rest areas beneath the lush greenery, public recreational open spaces.

New York Central ParkInternational Case Study

Historical Background First landscaped public park in the United States.

Wealthy merchants and landowners--admired the public

grounds of London and Paris.

Wanted New York to have a comparable facility.

After 3 years the state legislature authorized the City of New

York to use the power of eminent domain to acquire more

than 700 acres of land in the center of Manhattan.

Had to displace 1,600 residents.

Extension of the boundaries brought the park to its current

843 acres.

After a new city charter in 1870 restored the park to local

control, the mayor appointed park commissioners.

Characteristics Covers the land from 59th Street to 110th Street

between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West

(Eighth Avenue).

843-acres, in the heart of Manhattan.

Central Park Conservancy, a private, not-for-

profit organization.

Most frequently visited urban park in the

United States.

Offers a variety of educational programs for

families and individuals.

Leader in the rebirth of urban parks, public

spaces and the quality of life movement.

Mt Sinai Hospital

MetropolitanMuseum

ofArt

American Museum of Natural History

MorningsidePark

Contextual Study

Neighbourhoods: Harlem Upper-East Side Midtown Theater District Upper-West Side Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Rockfeller Center

Museum of the City of New York

Terence CardinalCooke HealthCare Center

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

SiteMuseum of Modern Art

Human Activities*SPRING & SUMMER*

PICNIC

CYCLING

BOAT RIDE

ROLLERSKATE

YOGA

*FALL & WINTER*

ICE SKATING

HORSE-DRAWN

CARRIAGE RIDES

SLEDDING

Landscape Features and Elements Has a total of twenty-nine sculptures .

Examples of sculptures are like Balto, King Jagiello, Alice in Wonderland and Angel of the Waters.

Home to over 25000 trees and home to seven bodies of water, all artificial.

Main lake is the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.

The Ramble and Lake was built on a former swamp.

Harlem Meer, a wooded area surrounded by oak, cypress, and beech trees was built after the completion of the southern portion of the park.

Pond is located near one of the busiest entrances to Central Park and is under sea level.

ReflectionThrough our research, we were able to identify and describe the characteristics of a metropolitan park and have a better

understanding of landscape features and elements in a park. The site visit to KLCC park helped us to have a better appreciation for the harmony and balance between the softscape and hardscape features of the landscape. Although both

the local and international case studies were both metropolitan parks, there were distinct differences between the two which shows that the conditions and context greatly impact the characteristics of a park. Finally, we have learned the value

of teamwork and how several people can contribute towards a final product.

Sources• http://www.centralpark.com/guide/history.html

• http://www.suriaklcc.com.my/attractions/klcc-park/

• http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/about-cpc/

• http://www.petronas.com.my/sustainability/community/environment/Pages/environment/klcc-park.aspx

• https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/KL+City+Park/@3.155647,101.714997,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!

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