Kherson پارک by Yitong Du is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 جایزه برنزی A' Design Award in طراحی برنامه‌ریزی منظر و باغ Competition Category.
برنزطراحی منظر· 2025
Kherson پارک
by Yitong Du
Client: J. A. Brennan Associates
جایزه برنزی A' Design Award Winner in طراحی منظر Category
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The Design
About Kherson پارک
پارک خرسون پایداری زیست‌محیطی را با مشارکت جامعه در طراحی منظر نوآورانه خود ادغام می‌کند. این پارک شامل فضاهای سبز، سطوح نفوذپذیر و روشنایی کارآمد از نظر انرژی برای استفاده عمومی است. علاوه بر این، از طریق نمایشگاه‌های تعاملی و تجربه‌های واقعیت افزوده، آموزش استم، دانش تاریخی و تعامل جامعه را ترویج می‌دهد. این پارک به‌عنوان یک نماد فرهنگی، میراث هوافضایی را جشن می‌گیرد و در عین حال نسل آینده را در زمینه علم و فناوری در قلب شهر کنت، واشنگتن الهام می‌بخشد.
The Recognition
About the جایزه برنزی A' Design Award
Kherson پارک برنده جایزه برنزی A' Design Award است، شناختی بسیار معتبر که به طراحی‌های برجسته‌ای اعطا می‌شود که با خلاقیت، نبوغ و زیرکی متمایز می‌شوند. برندگان برنز مصنوعاتی بسیار ماهرانه و چشمگیر خلاق‌اند که تجربه گسترده، تخیل و ابتکار طراحان خود را تأیید می‌کنند. از Kherson پارک انتظار می‌رود شیئی بسیار ارجمند، ستوده و دوست‌داشتنی باشد که به‌طور چشمگیری حرفه‌ای و نوآورانه است. این طراحی برنده جایزه برنزی A' Design Award بهترین رویه‌ها را در هنر، علم، طراحی و فناوری در خود جمع می‌کند و به سبب توجه به جزئیات برجسته است. Kherson پارک نیازها را زیبا برآورده می‌کند، به خواسته‌ها دست می‌زند، احساسات را مجذوب می‌سازد و کنجکاوی را برمی‌انگیزد.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Kherson Park combines sustainable green space design with a tribute to history and aerospace technology education opportunities. To honor the city’s contribution to the lunar landing missions, the park offers various green areas, permeable hardscapes, a replica of the lunar landing operation, interactive exhibits, and unique nighttime programs that weave space history into community life. Eco-friendly landscaping reduces environmental impact, while augmented reality and interactive displays motivate future generations in science and technology.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 0.44 acres of open space with over 93% landscaping and permeable paving areas.
- Tags
- Civil Landscape Renovation, Interactive Playground, Memorial Landscape, Night-use Programming, STEM Education
- Production Technology
- Kherson Park’s design blends historical research, user-centered planning, and advanced technology. Drawing inspiration from Kent’s aerospace legacy, it showcases thematic spatial planning with celestial motifs and interactive exhibits. Durable and sustainable materials ensure longevity, while augmented reality boosts engagement. The park’s smart lighting and eco-friendly landscaping reduce environmental impact, creating an educational, immersive space that honors history and inspires future generations.
- Design Challenge
- Kherson Park faced challenges balancing historical authenticity with educational and leisure activities related to Kent’s aerospace heritage, requiring collaboration with historians and the use of NASA archives. Safety regulations and budget constraints affected material choices, while augmented reality integration posed technical challenges. Collaborating with Boeing and local experts, we created an interactive, accessible, and cost-effective design, transforming space history into an engaging public experience.
- Research
- Kherson Park's design research prioritized user engagement, honoring Kent’s aerospace heritage while creating an inviting space for education, sustainability, and interactivity. We combined archival research, community input, and augmented reality to inform the park’s design, involving aerospace historians, local engineers, educators, students, and community members. Public workshops gathered feedback on playability and educational value. The final design features lunar landing play structures and AR experiences, making history accessible and engaging.
Kherson Park has become a premier destination for families and visitors, reinforcing Kent’s identity as a hub for innovation while inspiring future generations through interactive learning and space exploration. - Inspiration
- Kherson Park's redevelopment honors the city’s aerospace history, particularly the lunar rovers designed by Boeing engineers in the late 1960s. The design aims to celebrate this legacy and inspire future generations in STEM, creating an interactive, space-themed memorial and educational environment.
- Project Duration
- The project began its planning phase in 2019 in the City of Kent, WA, USA, and completed construction, opening to the public in May 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Kherson Park serves as a vibrant venue for families, schools, and community events to delve into space history and STEM education. Guests can discover the lunar rover replica, view the astronaut sculpture, and interact with the mission control panel, while augmented reality experiences animate space exploration. The park’s lush green areas and open spaces create an ideal backdrop for picnics, educational workshops, and public gatherings, establishing it as a center for learning, recreation, and community engagement.
- Team Members
- Yitong Du
Jim Brennan
Drew Coombs
Tanja Wilcox - Image Credits
- Image #1: Mike Arty, Landscape Forms
Image #2: Jim Brennan, J. A. Brennan Associates
Image #3: Natasha Dillinger, Parent Map
Image #4: Mike Arty, Landscape Forms
Image #5: Northwest Playground Equipment Inc.
Video: @outdoor.fun.for.kids.wa
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