Design architectural elements to reflect the unique character of the park and thoughtfully respond to context.
Structures introduced to park sites should blur the boundaries between interior and exterior environments. They should enhance the journey through the park, creating both pathways and destinations. Thoughtful use of site walls, extended roof coverage for shade, and clearly defined areas—whether programmed or unprogrammed—can be used as tools to accomplish this.
Aim to distribute programs evenly across parks.
To ensure the architectural elements integrate more seamlessly with the landscape, they should be thoughtfully distributed across the park. This approach prevents a single structure from dominating the site, and also allows for all corners of the park to be equally weighted in amenities.
Design architectural amenities to respect and preserve the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
When placing built structures within cherished landscapes such as parks, restraint is a valuable design principle. Thoughtful attention to scale, siting, and material finish allows architecture to complement and participate in the celebration of the landscape, rather than compete with it.