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TOPIC 9: Linear Park
Title: Project 1- Experiential Landscape
Group Name: Four Plus One
Group Members :1. Chong Zhao Lun (Leader)
2. Erica Lo Set Lek
3. Ng Wyn Jane
4. Ee Yun Shan
5. Audrey Ting Ming Fang
Tutor Name : Mr. Fariz Hilmi
LINEAR PARK
A park that substantially longer than it is wide
Based on design concept
Usually found next to river, canal or highways
In some cities, found in residential
areas.
L I N E A R P A R K , P E N A N G
SITE CONTEXT
Suffolk House
Jogging Trail
Red brick
arch bridge
Foyer Office
Public
Commun
ity Hall
Air Itam River
Sri York
Condominiu
ms
L I N E A R P A R K , P E N A N G
LOCATION
Located at Sri York
Condominiumtwo ways to reach linear park
REFERENCES
• http://www.penang-traveltips.com/linear-park.htm
• https://travel2penang.wordpress.com/tag/taman-jajar/
• http://www.asiarediscovery.com/malaysia/283-penang-public-park-taman-jajar-linear-park-a-air-itam-river-off-jalan-york
• http://www.thestar.com.my/Story/?file=%2F2012%2F12%2F1%2Fnorth%2F12270781&sec=north
• http://etempahan.mppp.gov.my/pls/ebkpublic/EBK_FACILITY.viewLocationInfo?pn_alocId=4&pc_lang=EN
• http://www.mtex.com.my/ourclients.html
• http://www.mppp.gov.my/png_mpp-theme/pdf/AR2008.pdf
Opening Ceremony
19 March 2011
Reconstruction of Alexandra Canal
between Tanglin Road and Kim Seng Road
1997 -2008 Improve the structural condition
alleviate flooding in the catchment
HISTORY
HISTORY
The deck
provides a vantage point
from which the public
clear view of the revitalisedwaterway downstream
A 200m stretch
of the open waterway near Tanglin
Road
create an interesting water
cascade and water play area.
A L E X A N D R A C A N A L L I N E A R P A R K
SITE CONTEXT
Queenstown Primary
School
Masjid Jamak
Queenstown
Queenstown
Secondary
School
Skyterrace,
Dawson
Skyville,
Dawson
Church of the
Good Shepherd
HOW DO I GO?
Queenstown MRT station
passing by Strath more estate
Tanglin road.
Hong Yin Hills
Hong Lim hills
along Mei ling to Singapore river.
link
all the way to
to
CHARACTERISTICS
1.4km of Flat Path 5 playgrounds Dawson Water Terrace
River side Rest areas Cycling Trail
COMPARISON-CHARACTERISTICS
Taman Jajar in George
Town, Penang
• Area : 3500m2
Accessible Facilities :
• Public Community Hall
• Tennis court
• Sepak takraw court
• Children's playground
• Foyer office
• Walking trails
Alexandra Canal Linear
Park, Singapore
• Length : 1.4 km long
Accessible Facilities :
• Five playgrounds
• Reflective pool,
• Place for cycling
• Stroll and skate park.
COMPARISON-CHARACTERISTICS
Taman Jajar in George
Town, Penang
Others :
• 25 floodlights along a
strecth of 300m path
• Ample Car Park
Alexandra Canal Linear
Park, Singapore
• Others :
• Dawson Water Terrace (comprises of a set of Water Steps)
• Benches
• Ramps
• Railings
• Play equipment
• Catering.
COMPARISON-SITE CONTEXT
• Ayer Itam River (River
Side)
• Suffolk House
• Seri Mutiara
• Penang Turf Club
• Red brick arch bridge
• Sri York Condominiums
• Foyer Offiice
• Commonwealth Drive Blk(Tanglin Halt Food Centre)
• Central Plaza
• Duke - National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Graduate Medical School
• Southern Ridge (Zone 2) (Bridge)
• River Side
Taman Jajar in George
Town, Penang
Alexandra Canal Linear
Park, Singapore
• Jogging
• Kids Playground
• Picnic
• Gathering
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Dance & Karate lessons (Activities located at foyer)
• Sepak Takraw
• Jogging
• Kids Playground
• Picnic
• Gathering
• Tai Chi
• Cycling
• Playing Chess
• Skating board
• Water games
Taman Jajar in George
Town, Penang
Alexandra Canal Linear
Park, Singapore
COMPARISON-ACTIVITIES
SIMILAR
• Children’s Playground
• Both in riverside;
Ayer Itam river and Alexandra canal
• Bridge
Red brick arch bridge
Southern Ridge (Zone 2)
• Jogging, picnic and
gathering
Taman Jajar in George
Town, PenangAlexandra Canal Linear
Park, Singapore
REFERENCES
Local:
• http://www.penang-traveltips.com/linear-park.htm
• https://travel2penang.wordpress.com/tag/taman-jajar/
• http://www.asiarediscovery.com/malaysia/283-penang-public-park-taman-jajar-linear-park-a-air-itam-river-off-jalan-york
• http://www.thestar.com.my/Story/?file=%2F2012%2F12%2F1%2Fnorth%2F12270781&sec=north
• http://etempahan.mppp.gov.my/pls/ebkpublic/EBK_FACILITY.viewLocationInfo?pn_alocId=4&pc_lang=EN
• http://www.mtex.com.my/ourclients.html
• http://www.mppp.gov.my/png_mpp-theme/pdf/AR2008.pdf
REFERENCES
• http://www.abcwaterslearningtrails.sg/web/alexan
dra-canal.php
• http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2013/12/five-
playgrounds-along-alexandra-canal.html
• http://lilolale.blogspot.com/2014/06/alexandra-
canal-linear-park-playgrounds.html
• http://j0035001-2.blogspot.com/2013/05/singapore-
alexandra-park-connector-may.html