Topic: 11 (Pocket Parks)

Project 1:Experiential Landscape

Group Name: Orang Sesat

Group Members: 1) Daniel Song

2) Marco Leong Wong Ka Henn

3) Lee Jia Kiam

4) Abdul Qayyum Shahmie

5) Pe Zhi Yong

Pocket Parks

Definitions

Characteristics

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Functions

Jonker Walk World Heritage Park

Location

- Located at Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka, Malaysia

• Coordinates: 2°11'48"N 102°14'48"E

(beside Jonker 88)

1.Year of completion :2010

2.Area: 754 m²

3.Perimeter: 142m

Site Context

- Located in the middle of Jalan Hang Jebat, or Jonker Walk as it is more

commonly known.

- A landmark of cultural appreciation. A great amount of activity

characterises the site.

- Densely built-up area, featuring traditional and colonial style buildings.

Baba Nyonya influence on surrounding architecture.

- Enveloped by buildings on three sides. Situated next to a famous ‘museum

cafe’, Jonker88.

Jonker Walk World Heritage

Park, in context

Image courtesy of Google Earth

Jonker 88, with the park boundaries

seen on the left.

A depiction of the immediate context of the park in Jonker Street

The Historical Background of the Park

- In 2001,3 shop houses were accidentally tore down by constructor.

- In year 2010, it's been refurbished into a recreational park commemorating.

- Boon Leong’s(Mr. Universe, Mr. Asia, Mr. Malaysia, Mr. Melaka or The father of bodybuilders) statue had been established in the park .

- The inscription of Malacca is World Heritage.

- It also creating awareness of heritage preservation amongst the public.

Characteristics of the park

Things that can be found in the park :

1.Public toilet

2.Police beat base

3.Datuk Wira Dr. Gan Boon Leong’s statue

4.Some animal statue

(dragon,elephant & buffalo)

5.Mini Gardens

6.Sidewalk & Fountains

7.Benches

8.Advertisement Board

Activities that people frequently do

at the park

-Taking Photo with the statues

-Lone street performer

-Appreciation of landscape

- Meeting

- Events venue

-.Solving urgent

-Reporting police report

INTERNATIONAL-

Paley Park

Location

Located at 3 East 53rd St. in Midtown Manhattan’s cultural district

1.Coordinate:N40° 45' 37.08" W73° 58' 30.36" (40.7603, -73.9751)

2.Area: 4,200 square feet (390 m2)

3.Opened date: 23 May 1967

Site Context

- Paley Park is situated in Midtown, Manhattan along with many iconic

buildings, such as the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building.

- Located in the midst of a densely built up concrete jungle. High rise

buildings surround it. In proximity with landmarks such as The Museum of

Modern Arts, and the Rockefeller Center.

- Faces often utilised circulation infrastructure, such as paths and streets.

53rd Street is an example.

Paley Park, in context.

A depiction of the immediate context of Paley Park, which can be seen on the left.

History & background (paley park)

-Paley park was named by paley for his father,Samuel Paley.

-It is set aside in memory of Samuel Paley ,1875-1963.

-Paley park completed in 1967.

-The design for this 4,200 square feet (390 m2)-It is created by Zion and

Breene Associates and financed

by the William S. Paley Foundation.

Characteristic of Paley Park

1.Berlin Wall(Five of 12 foot tall sections of berlin wall)

2.Waterfall(20-foot tall)

3.Refreshment Stand

4.Sitting Area

Activities that people frequently do

at the park

-Relaxation

-Chilling

-Meeting

-Smoke (smoking area)

-People watching

Reference

Jonker Walk World Heritage Park

Article and pictures sourced from:

• Wee, H. (2013, June 24). JONKER WALK: A MALACCAN HERITAGE. Retrieved August 22, 2014, from http://weehingthong.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/is-the-closure-of-jonker-walk-a-threat-made-good/

• Melaka Bandaraya Warisan Dunia. (2011, May 17). Retrieved September 8, 2014, from http://gotomelaka.blogspot.com/2011/05/jonker-

walk-melaka.html

• A day and night in Malacca. (2012, May 29). Retrieved August 16, 2014, from http://lizdoug.blogspot.com/2012_05_01_archive.html

Paley Park

Article and pictures sourced from:

• Fletcher, T. (n.d.). Paley Park. Retrieved August 17, 2014, from http://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID141.htm

• Waldman, B. (2011, June 9). Paley Park: A hidden oasis in midtown. Retrieved August 17, 2014, from

http://untappedcities.com/2011/09/06/paley-park-a-hidden-oasis-in-midtown/

• Balkrishna, A., & Erin, O. (n.d.). New york secrets. Retrieved August 16, 2014, from http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/new-york-

secrets/6/

• Clark, M. (n.d.). A Brief Visit to Paley Park. Retrieved August 19, 2014, from

http://melissaclarkphotography.wordpress.com/2014/04/26/a-brief-visit-to-paley-park/

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