Interface Páirc Cois Uisce by Vicky Chan

Interface Páirc Cois Uisce by Vicky Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award in Dearadh Tírdhreacha Competition Category.

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Interface Páirc Cois Uisce

by Vicky Chan

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Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award Winner in Dearadh Tírdhreacha Category

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The Design

About Interface Páirc Cois Uisce

Is togra é Interface d'pháirc cois uisce d'Abhainn Hangang i Seoul, an Chóiré Theas. Clúdaíonn an dearadh 5.6 ciliméadar de líonra coisithe, roinnte ina thrí chrios le sé théama. Baineann naoi mbonn nasctha úsáid as fánaí agus ardaitheoirí chun leibhéil éagsúla a nascadh agus chun ardáin ardaithe agus spásanna scáthaithe a chruthú do ghníomhaíochtaí. Tá cosáin dhaite, scartha do choisithe agus do rothaithe suite ar gach taobh de stráice draenála atá curtha le plandaí. Feabhsaíonn soilsiú nua agus comharthaíocht shoiléir an tsábháilteacht agus an treoshuíomh. Tá sé mar aidhm ag Interface rochtain chomhionann ar an abhainn a thabhairt do dhaoine de gach cumas.

The Recognition

About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Interface Páirc Cois Uisce Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Interface Páirc Cois Uisce ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh Interface Páirc Cois Uisce riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The proposal aims to have a holistic development of the Hangang River Pedestrian Network through 3 main principles: inclusivity, layering programs through vertical elements, and considering day and night cycles to strengthen existing programs. After a detailed site analysis, the design team identified the lack of lighting, the lack of signage, and physical barriers for people with special needs as the three most critical conditions to address. The INTERFACE on pedestrian network and connection bases serve to provide easier access of people with different needs. It will bring the equal enjoyment of Hangang River to everyone.
Dimensions & Packaging: 5.6km long of park and connection along the waterfront. The main network can be divided into 3 zones with 6 themes starting from the northwest. It begins from the Yeouinaru Station with large vibrant open zones to having an natural base at the Saetgang river and a coastal network below the Olympic daero, and finally breaking out to a calm forest walk whose trail ends at the Dongjak Station next.
Tags: play space, playground, inter generational, landscape
Production Technology: Layered programs on the 9 connection bases allow people to experience Hangang River in 3-dimensional ways. Elevated platforms provide additional floor space in the same area on multiple levels to be available for use in contrast to a single grade plane. Programs like exhibitions, seating spaces, and events can now use the river as a backdrop. Areas below the Olympic-daero are utilized and designed to improve its walkability.
Design Challenge: Aiming to enhance existing resources and qualities of the site, the proposal analyzes the standout properties per zone. P-01 has large open zones that host a variety of vibrant activities by the locals and tourists which provides direct interaction with the river. P-02 is being developed as the ecological base. P-03 has areas for leisurely activities with its coast. P-04 is mostly situated under the Olympic-daero. P-05 has the beautiful colorful tree line that changes colors throughout the season and P-06 invites calm with its forest trail.
Research: The existing pedestrian path has no clear designations for the cycling path or the on-foot path. The proposal introduces a colored, separated bike/on-foot path to be easily identifiable for users, with a bioswale strip in between. They go along with the 6 identified themes while providing a new identity with large legible graphics and signages featuring high contrasts, and lighting levels to enhance the walking and biking experiences.
Inspiration: The site is separated by change in topography. Our intervention are mostly ramps and wheelchair friendly slope to connect people of all abilities to the main waterfront of Seoul in South Korea.
Project Duration: Started in December 2019 in Seoul, South Korea
Operation Flow: The 9 connection bases use ramps and elevators to connect multiple levels while creating elevated platforms and shaded spaces for activities. The sensitive intervention will minimize impact to existing trees, foot paths and surrounding residents. Landscape, lighting and signage ideas are designed to take inclusivity to the current standard. They will allow for a sustainable, safe, vibrant and memorable experiences.
Team Members: Vicky Chan
Gianfranco Galagar
Krystal Lung
Crystal Hu
Karlo Lim
Richard Alomar
Erik Madsen
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