OASIS

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The space shown below defines oasis as a quiet place to re-

lax. The formal layout of this small park showcases uniformity
and symmetry in a way that evokes a sense of peace. Any out-
side noise is blocked by walls and vegetation; the only noise in
the space is the large water feature. The water from the fountain
flows into the shallow reflecting pool and creates a steady ripple
effect. The site has two large plaza areas; one functions as an out-
door classroom for the Bell Museum and the other can be used
as an outdoor dining area for the Nolte Center. It is also infiltrated
with plenty of intimate seating areas, including those that sur-
round large tree planters. The large planter in the dining area is
framed with an infinity water edge that has continuously flowing
water. The same feature lines the edges of the outdoor classroom,
maintaining the calming water theme.

Most of the groundcover on the site is turf, including the

raised outdoor classroom. The pathways are inlaid stone and the
large stepping stones across the water are concrete. The vegeta-
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tion ranges from narrow pines (along the west side to provide
privacy and as a buffer for the adjacent utility parking lot) to small
flowering trees (located in the large planters). The tree alley is
composed of small deciduous trees that enclose those who are
walking on the pathway that leads to the water feature. Those
trees are situated in square hedges, shown in the perspective.
There are also several planters (in the southwest corner) that con-
tain flowering shrubs. The hatched pattern that lines the edges of
the dining area is a garden arcade that is covered with abundant
foliage, which separates the dining area from the open green
space that can be used for recreational purposes. The intention of
the abundant vegetation is to provide a lush green space in the
midst of concrete-laden
areas.

In general, the site’s intentions were to create a green space
on campus that provides a tranquil place to relax and unwind.
Detail Section of
Fountain

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 Relation to Concept
Diagrams

Although the site plan is not taken di-

rectly from a single concept plan, it
incorporates several major ideas from
them all. I kept similar circulation pat-
terns because the ones in the concept
diagram are the most efficient. I also
maintained the water feature (reflec-
tion pool) because it fit the metaphor
of “oasis” well. Lastly, I kept the buffer
Tree Alley that separates the utility parking lot
from the site.

Relation to Sythesis
Diagram Detail Section of Tree Planter
with Seating
In the synthesis diagram, one of my
main concerns was the noise and dis-
traction of the utility parking lot next
to the site. The tall planter lined with
coniferous trees acts as a noise barrier
and also blocks out some of the cold
northwest winds. The analysis showed
that this is a space of circulation, so
pathways maintain the efficiency of the
original site plan. Axon

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