新西兰汉密尔顿河畔公园
Victoria on the River / Edwards White Architects

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来自建筑事务所的描述：该项目不仅将我们的城市景观与河流相联系，而且代表了汉密尔顿城市设计的崭新思路。Edwards White Architects事务所受汉密尔顿市议会的邀请，获得了一个新机会，将与城市优秀的自然资产建立有意义的视觉和物理联系。在宏观层面上，建筑师试图建立具有双重功能的公园，首先，这里是人们可以停顿、互动和欣赏河景的目的地；其次，作为连接下游河道、上游长廊和主要街道不同高程区域的交通手段。

Text description provided by the architects. Not only is this project a success in terms of connecting our cityscape back to the River, it represents a fresh way of thinking about Urban Design in Hamilton City. Edwards White Architects was engaged by Hamilton City Council and presented with a fresh opportunity to create a meaningful visual and physical connection with one of our city’s best natural assets. At a macro level the design seeks to establish a park that serves two functions. Firstly, as a destination where people can pause, interact and enjoy river views. Secondly as a device that links the disparate levels of the lower river path, upper promenade and main street.









项目的各种表面处理有着丰富的纹理，使该公园与城市其他地区分开。沿设计梯田边缘的劈石在视觉上描绘了水位的变化，精心挑选的植物可以软化和补充硬朗的线条，使其融入河岸景观。该公园从上方的维多利亚街道吸引人群，并过渡28米的高差，与较低的河道相连。建筑师精心设计了一个露台圆形剧场，确保坡度小于1:20，从而无需扶手。所需的坡道平台集成到露台座椅中，为公众提供了从不同位置坐下并欣赏河流的区域，露台、台阶和座椅的全尺寸模型完善各个元素在人体工程学方面的要求。公园的设计在许多方面都具有高度技术性，但人们对其的使用却自发而独特。

A variety of surface treatments provide a rich tex-ture and differentiate this park from the rest of the city. Split face stone along the edges of the terraces visually delineate changes in level. Carefully selected plants soften and complement the hard-angular lines as they feather out into the riparian landscape. The park carefully draws the user from Victoria Street above and traverses the 28 metre level difference to connect with the lower river path. A terraced amphitheatre has been carefully calculated to ensure a gradient of less than 1:20 preventing the need for handrails. The required ramp landings are integrated into the terraced seating providing places for the public to sit and enjoy the river from different vantage points. Full size models of the terraces, steps and seats were fabricated to refine the ergonomics of these elements. Although the design of the park was in many ways a highly technical exercise, its use by the individual has been spontaneous and unique.







对于某些使用者来说，这可能是一个娱乐空间，也可能是一个沉思空间，或者是社区中的某个场所。对于其他人来说，这是一种通行的方式或锻炼的场所。全新的市场、音乐会、瑜伽课、训练营、滑板、聚会区域等功能都存在于其中。在公园里，无论老幼都能感受到真正的快乐。当看到这些为公众的娱乐和生活而建造的项目真正造福于民时，建筑师也会感到特别满足。

For some it’s a space to play, for some a place to contemplate, a place to find solitude or a place to be in community. For others it’s a means of access or a place to exercise. A new mar-ket, concerts, yoga classes, boot camps, skateboarders, meeting friends to eat together, all occupy this space. Sitting down in the park and overhearing both young and old as they discover it for the first time is a real joy. As an architect, these projects built for the pleasure and enjoyment of the public, prove especially satisfying to contribute to.



















建筑设计：Edwards White Architects
地点：新西兰
类型：公共空间
面积：4769平方米
项目时间：2018年
摄影：Simon Wilson
主创设计师：Brian White
客户：Hamilton City Council
工程设计：AECOM
景观设计：AECOM, Hamilton City Council
承包商：Schicks Civil Construction

Public Space • Hamilton, New Zealand
Architects: Edwards White Architects
Area: 4769 m2
Year: 2018
Photographs: Simon Wilson
Lead Architect: Brian White
Clients: Hamilton City Council
Engineering: AECOM
Landscape: AECOM and Hamilton City Council
Contractor : Schicks Civil Construction