Paradiso Park is a 4.2-acre urban
park adjacent to the Paradiso Nuovo development, a group of six 40-storey condo
towers, a short distance from Legoland, Malaysia. In much of the surrounding area,
high-density development flattens the landscape and disrupts natural
watersheds. Our proposal retains much of the existing hill on the site and
re-establishes as much as possible a dynamic water cycle on the site. The site
is carved to form 2 highlands that cradle a wide canyon. This landform creates
an armature for temporary and permanent interactive installations.
Permanent installations draw inspiration from the natural wonders of the world. The Red Seabeach of Panjin China becomes an abstract delta of blue walkways, yellow “sandbar” seating, green native grass islands and raised beds of native red leafed plants. The migration of birds through Johor is transformed into rivers of wing shaped sunshades. The distinctive dragon's blood tree from Socotra Island is echoed in large permanent parasols with green roofs. The Palau Islands and arctic ice floes are modelled in a sea of flexible blue plastic slats that wave as people pass among them. Highlands contain a series of channels that harvest rainwater and feed water features in the park.
Paradiso Park’s design helps brand the development, distinguish it from adjacent developments, but more importantly it seeks to meet the real need for landscaped commons, humanized areas for play and social interaction within a high-density urban environment. Project with EXHALE Group. (Project description by Carol-Anne Coulter)
Permanent installations draw inspiration from the natural wonders of the world. The Red Seabeach of Panjin China becomes an abstract delta of blue walkways, yellow “sandbar” seating, green native grass islands and raised beds of native red leafed plants. The migration of birds through Johor is transformed into rivers of wing shaped sunshades. The distinctive dragon's blood tree from Socotra Island is echoed in large permanent parasols with green roofs. The Palau Islands and arctic ice floes are modelled in a sea of flexible blue plastic slats that wave as people pass among them. Highlands contain a series of channels that harvest rainwater and feed water features in the park.
Paradiso Park’s design helps brand the development, distinguish it from adjacent developments, but more importantly it seeks to meet the real need for landscaped commons, humanized areas for play and social interaction within a high-density urban environment. Project with EXHALE Group. (Project description by Carol-Anne Coulter)
Delta Perspective
Overview with condos in the background
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Ocean Plan
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Ocean Event - Palau Islands
Ocean Event - Palau Islands
Client
Notes
Project above done in partnership with Exhale Group, Johor Bahru
