LINEAR LINEAR PARKPARK -by SIMPLICITY-by SIMPLICITY

Phares Phung

Adam Pandor

Su Bang Zheng

Ng Chuan Kai

Farah Hanisah Binti Zainol

Brandon Liaw Jun Quan

Chong Yi Hui

Phares Phung

Adam Pandor

Su Bang Zheng

Ng Chuan Kai

Farah Hanisah Binti Zainol

Brandon Liaw Jun Quan

Chong Yi Hui

Tutor: Shazreene Nurjanna ShamsuddinTutor: Shazreene Nurjanna Shamsuddin

What is a Linear Park?

- A park that is substantially longer than it is wide

- Usually found next to rivers, canals or highways

- In Cities, found in residential areas

Taman Taman JajarJajar

George Town, PenangGeorge Town, Penang

Local Case STudyLocal Case STudy::

LocationMap

HISTORY

04/18/23

- Founded by Francis Light when he founded Penang.

- After Francis died, the public neglected to keep the park clean.

- Was restored in 1990’s and maintained by Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP).

- Open to public in 2004

CHARACTERISTICS

- Approximately 250m long

- Area of 3,500m²

- Located along Air Itam River.

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

04/18/23

04/18/23

SJK(T) Ramakrishna,Primary School

Sri York Condominium,Residential

Suffolk House

Terrace Houses,Residential

MethodistBoys’ School

Landscape features

Bridge Jogging path

Playground Tennis court

Natural ELEMENTS

04/18/23

Ornamental plants

(Heliconias)

RiverTropical rain trees

Activities

Jogging Table tennis Cycling

Playground Photographing Tennis

04/18/23

InternationInternational al

case studycase study:Alexandra CanalAlexandra CanalLinear ParkLinear Park

SingapSingaporeore

-Entrance

LOCATION

Queenstown, Singapore

History- Launched by late Mr Lee Kuan Yew on 11 Nov

2007

- Opening ceremony on 19 Mar 2011.

- Reconstruction of Alexandra Canal between Tanglin Road and Kim Seng Road ( 1997-2008 ).

- Improve structural condition and avoid flood.

- Maintained by Public Utilities Board(PUB) of Singapore.

Characteristics- 1.4 km long flat path

- Approximate area of 112,000 m²

- Built on top of a canal

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

04/18/23

Queenstown MRT Church of the Good Shepherd

Masjid JamekQueenstown

Strathmore Green,

Residential

Queenstown Primary School

SkyvilleDawson,

Residential

SkyterraceDawson,

Residential

QueenstownSecondary School

Landscape features

Jogging path 5 unique playgrounds

Butterfly garden Cycling trail

Play equipment-Echoes sound

Rest place

Dawson waterterrace

Skate park

Landscape features

Natural Elements

Heliconias

Canal

Golden Penda

DwarfGeometry

Tree

Activities

Cycling Playground Jogging

Picnic Tai Chi Skateboarding

Reflection

-Based on both case studies, both linear parks consist of unique elements such as canal and heliconia sp.

-Both linear parks serve for functions such as recreation and to avoid flood.

-Public should be more considerate and take care about the parks.

References - http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2013/12/five-playgrounds-along-alexandra-canal.html

- http://j0035001-2.blogspot.com/2013/05/singapore-alexandra-park-connector-may.html

- http://www.littledayout.com/article/alexandra-canal-linear-park-five-playgrounds-in-a-row.html

- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Taman+Jajar,+10450+Pulau+Pinang,+Malaysia/@5.412946,100.303826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x304ac24adeb5831d:0x5a589bf339c0fe0f

- http://etempahan.mppp.gov.my/pls/ebkpublic/EBK_FACILITY.viewLocationInfo?pn_alocId=4

- http://www.penang-traveltips.com/linear-park.htm

- https://lspeng1951.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/taman-jajar-york-road-penang/