Side Entrance for pedestrians.
LePark is an area in Yishun Park Hawker Centre that is build to extend the park into the hawker centre. It is to harmonise and bring the community closer together!
Done by Majda Amanina & Natalie Soh Leigh
Our research started by getting to know the behavior of the customers at the hawker as well as figure out what's near the hawker and what is not.
Accessibility of the Hawker
Visibility of The hawker
Accessibility After
Visibility After
From there we take into account the crowds and positioning of tables thus creating a special space at the previous main entrance to connect the park to the hawker.
A one room structure which acts as a quarantine room during this pandemic, it is isolated from the crowd yet easily accessible through the spiral ramp or level 2 of BLK 56. The design is inspired by a kiwi fruit, the interior is not as complicated as the exterior to give the user a more comfortable feeling. The space gives the user the freedom to use it to their own benefit. One can escape reality for a short moment while playing the piano. During non-COVID-19, this room acts as an intimate gathering area where people can enjoy the sound of piano as they sit there or walk by.
The structure has an open concept where most of the walls are glass therefore those in it are able to enjoy the blue sky or night sky but when privacy is needed the windows can be closed using a remote control. This room lets the user feel relaxed and isolated from reality for a short while. Lastly, the room is well ventilated by natural wind, the open parts which are not covered by glass acts as a route for air to enter and escape thus keeping the room cool. In HOME, you are able to get a comfortable living for just one night or a few hours.