Combination of recreation area and commercial area

Pocket Park

A mini park or vest-pocket park about 0.35 hectare which consist of plantings, trees, 20-foot

waterfall on back wall, moveable chairs and tables, greenery, children’s playground.

A coffee kiosk opens in good weather to serve reasonably-priced coffees and snacks.

Rationale

The waterfall creates a backdrop of grey noise to mask the sounds of the city. In addition, the

waterfall also provide a focal point and a dramatic reason to visit the park. Its noise creates a sense

of quiet and privacy.

The chairs and the tables are light. It provide a resting area for the residences, area for small events

and neighbourhood events.

Children’s playground provides an active and free area for the children

Benefit

Pocket park creates a comfortable space and have a good image. It provides a small event space,

play areas for children, spaces for relaxing or meeting friends and provide a space for taking lunch

breaks. Pocket park can be a refuge from the bustle of surrounding urban life and offer opportunities

for rest and relaxation. From an ecological standpoint, greenery within pocket parks can help

regulate microclimates and act as the “lungs” of the city.

Impact

Pocket park has limited space. User needs are both diverse and vary throughout the day, conflicts

can sometimes arise between different groups. In addition, pocket parks are easier to create than to

maintain because without functional design, community support, use and maintenance, they may

fall into disrepair. Next, pocket park does not provide parking and serve a resident population of

approximately 500-1000 persons only.

PLAN VIEW OF POCKET PARK AND COFFEE KIOSK

Waterfall

Trees

Movable chairs and table

Planters box

Coffee kiosk

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CONCEPT OF POCKET PARK

PLAN VIEW OF COFFEE KIOSK

CONCEPT OF COFFEE KIOSK

List of profession involved and their tasks:

Architect

They are involved from the earliest stages of a building project.

They start with developing ideas with the client, establishing budgets, assessing the needs of the

building and its users, and its impact within the local environment.

They assist with site selection and work closely with contractors on site.

They ensure that works are carried out to specific standards and the building is sustainable, functional

and aesthetically pleasing.

They also need to have an awareness of commercial and financial considerations.

They discuss the objectives, requirements and budget of a project.

They prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client.

They advise the client on the practicality of their project.

They produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications.

They specify the nature and quality of materials required.

They prepare tender applications and presentations.

They negotiate with contractors and other professionals.

They draw up tender documents for contracts.

They control a project from start to finish.

They have regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on

time and to budget.

They resolve problems and issues that arise during construction.

They ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed.

Landscape architect

They oversee the design of a variety of projects, including urban regeneration schemes,

pedestrian schemes, road or retail schemes, and maintain the character of sites of natural

beauty.

They establish general landscape requirements with clients.

They conduct preliminary studies of the site which includes contours, soil, ecology, buildings

and roads.

They carry out environmental impact assessments.

They seek and take into account of the views of local residents, potential users, and parties

with a vested interest in the project.

They prepare and present detailed plans and working drawings, including applications,

construction details and specifications for the project.

They present proposals to clients, deal with enquiries and negotiate any amendments to the

final design.

They contact and coordinate manufacturers and suppliers;

Contractor

They plan, manage and monitor their own work and of their workers’.

They check the competence of all their appointees and workers.

They train their own employees.

They provide information to their workers.

They ensure that there are adequate welfare facilities for their workers.

When projects are notifiable under the Regulations, contractors must:

co-operate with the principal contractor in planning and managing work, including

reasonable directions and site rules

provide details to the principal contractor of any contractor engaged in connection with

carrying out work

provide any information needed for the health and safety file

inform the principal contractor of any problems with the plan

inform the principal contractor of reportable accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences

Quantity Surveyor

They prepare tender and contract documents which includes bills of quantities with the

architect and with the client.

They undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.

They assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies.

They perform risk, value management and cost control.

They advise on procurement strategy.

They identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.

They prepare and analyse costings for tenders.

They allocate work to subcontractors.

They provide advice on contractual claims.

They analyse outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.

They value completed work and arrange payments.

They maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.

They must understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Civil engineer

They undertake technical, feasibility studies and site investigations.

They develop detailed designs.

They assess the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertake risk management in

specialist roles.

They supervise tender procedures and put the proposals together.

They manage, supervise and visit contractors on site and advice on civil engineering issues.

They oversee the work of junior staff or mentor civil engineers throughout the charter ship

process.

They communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors,

contracting civil engineers, consultants, co-workers and clients.

They think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems.

They manage budgets and other project resources.

They manage change, as the client may change their mind about the design, and ensuring

relevant parties are notified of changes in the project.

They lead teams of other engineers, perhaps from other organisations or firms.

They compile, checking and approve reports.

They review and approve project drawings.

They undertake complex and repetitive calculations.

They schedule material and equipment purchases and delivery.

They attend public meetings to discuss projects, especially in a senior role.

They adopt all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental

regulations, sanitary design, good manufacturing practices and safety on all work assignments.

They ensure that a project runs smoothly, that the structure is completed on time and

within budget.

They correct any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements

before final evaluation and project reviews.

Structural engineer

They analyse configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure.

They calculate the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or

lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental

pressures such as weather or earthquakes.

They consider the strength of various materials, for instance timber, concrete, steel and brick,

to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design.

They liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit

with the aesthetic concept of the construction.

They examine structures at risk of collapse and advice on how to improve their structural

integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire

structure.

They produce drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building

contractors.

They work with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results

of soil sample.

They liaise with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are

structurally sound.