Photographs by Bo-Kyung in 2009
Very interesting word : Permanent + Agriculture = Permaculture
The visit in Fielding Module.
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Thursday, 7 January 2010
Sunday, 10 May 2009
Hillier nurseries
Photographs by Bo-Kyung in 200918/MAR/2009
I went Hillier nurseries as the class in streetlife and it was the first time to visit nurseries in UK. So this visit was exciting and good to see how trees are produced for landscape architectural projects and other constructions in Britain. Almost every process is similar to ways of nurseries in Korea and US that I have been but it was very interesting to have a chance to see tree transferring.
The website - http://www.hilliertrees.co.uk/
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Open space in front of Saatchi Gallery
Photographs by Bo-Kyung in 2008
06.NOV.2008 London Walk 2
Paddington to Sloane Square
There is a small open space in front of Saatchi Gallery and it is surrounded by many shops, a bus stop and a football ground for children. The most interesting thing to me was an artistic shape of pole and, the pole is located in next of rectangular benches made of concrete, and looks like a pole with 4 legs. I was not sure whether it is light or not but it works well with benches to make a view of geometrical space.
I am interested in open spaces as public places and parks among buildings in cities, because, it may be an oasis for people who are exhausted by works in a city, so that kind of places are very important and needed today. That open space looks like a concourse between the modern gallery and ordinary buildings.
Saturday, 22 November 2008
The John Madejski Garden in V&A
Photographs by Bo-Kyung in 2008
06.NOV.2008 London Walk 2
Paddington to Sloane Square
The garden in the middle of V&A museum was made with water in centre of the square surrounded brick museum buildings. Feature of water is vertical shape of water as a fountain and water on the ground with stairs in harmony. It looked calm but not boring because of fountains on 3 levels stairs. Moreover, it gave me time to think about using water effectively with levels to make various landscapes in a garden.
“An oasis of tranquillity in the very heart of London, the John Madejski Garden provides a beautiful setting for summer receptions. Situated in the quadrant of the V&A with its ellipse and impressive façade, the garden is one of London’s hidden treasures. It is particularly magical when floodlit at night.”
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Hyde park, London
Photographs by Bo-Kyung in 2008
06.NOV.2008 London Walk 2
Paddington to Sloane Square
Unfortunately, Diana Memorial Fountain was in a process to be removed after temporary exhibition in hyde park so I could not see people’s movement and shape of structure properly.
However, I could see an example that memorial structures can be taken in either a public space or a beautiful site not like ordinary temples and etc.
So I think the place may make people feel more comfortable to visit and have time to mourn for her as well.
“The design for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain by Gustafson Porter has gone through a number of key stages. It began with the designers’ first model of the Memorial and their description of the complex textures, patterns and water features on its surface that would make the water tumble, cascade, curl and bubble as it ran its course. It also involved the development of the hydraulic design of the various water jets in collaboration with Arup engineers. The challenge was to make this vision into a technically deliverable programme of work.“
Paddington to Sloane Square
Photographs by Bo-Kyung in 200806.NOV.2008 London Walk 2
Paddington to Sloane Square
Paddington basin and open spaces among office buildings near the canal in Paddington.
Paddington basin and open spaces among office buildings near the canal in Paddington.
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
WWT London wetland centre
Photographs by Bo-Kyung in 2008
04.NOV.2008 WWT London wetland centre
At first, I was impressed by the fact that wetland can exist in central of the huge and busy capital city. I think that kind of places with ecological and environmental importance, are generally located in suburbs of a city because of economical value of lands. However, London wetland centre is amazingly huge, well made in the city and included various views of nature and facilities to watch animals mainly birds.
It was very interesting to observe birds in wooden houses called ‘hide’ including windows to watch birds not to make them surprised. In addition, there are many areas to educate children and visitors about birds, insects, wetland plants and etc so it is easy to understand why and how wetland is important.
“The 42 hectare London Wetland Centre is the best urban site in Europe to watch wildlife, an international award winning visitor attraction and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).”
The website of WWT- http://www.wwt.org.uk/
Thames barrier park
Photographs by Bo-Kyung in 2008
22.OCT.2008 Thames barrier park
This park was opened in late 2000. It was designed by landscape architect Allain Provost(Groupe Signes) of Paris and architects Patel Taylor of London.
A landscape of the park was modern and artistic to me, with materials such as steel and plain stone wall, moreover, geometric form of the park and details which are shape of plants, and combination of grass and artificial material reminds me French gardens and modern parks in a centre among skyscrapers at once.
The most attractive feature of the park is that Thames flood barrier and the park work well together as a green dock and a nice view, and supply a place for people’s exercise and rest in London.
"The green trench running through the park was intended as a reminder of the site's dockland heritage. It provides a sheltered microclimate for a 'rainbow garden' - strips of coloured plants.
A Pavilion of Remembrance near the River commemorates local people who died in the Second World War.
The most dramatic feature of the park is its view of the Thames Flood Barrier."
The website of Thames barrier perk-
http://www.thamesbarrierpark.org.uk/
Sunday, 6 January 2008
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