Architectural circulation structure of the Park. Hierarchy of paths and roads; veins and arteries.Veins and arteries of the park.Architectural elements within the park.Neighborhoods of the park denoted by specifically different landscapes as identified in Olmsted’s writings on the design of the park. The island within the park (defined by the Main Drive) showing clearly, the core and periphery condition.Island(s) within the park defined by the Main Drive; showing water between the ‘green island’ and the city boundary walls. Transverse roads as bridges to the (across island) metaphorical island embedded within the park plan. Diagonal axis through the park.Investigation of structures defined by diagonal grid in the park; and exploring the intrusion of the grid within the park, in juxtaposition with the park's existing architectural elements.Model, plan view.Model, side view.
Abstract
The Central Park project discovers the existence of the plan of New York City embedded within the plan of Central Park.
Title
Central Park City
Author
McNeur, Lorna
Course
Thesis
Academic Year
1979–80
Semester
Spring
Faculty
Abraham, Raimund
Davis, Lewis
Hejduk, John
Henderson, Richard
Scofidio, Ricardo
Slutzky, Robert
Problem Type
N/A
Program Types
N/A
Architectural Elements
grid
Site
Central Park, New York, United States
Photographer
Pro-Lab
Turyn, Anne
Subjects
Order
City planning
Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903
City Beautiful Movement
Faculty Text
NA
Rights
Creative Commons License

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