Two Designers Imagine a Way to Extend New York's Central Park
Meghan Young — April 1, 2016 — Art & Design
References: yankodesign
As incredible as Central Park is in New York City, residents are constantly wishing it were bigger and better. To address this wishful thinking, this year's Evolo Skyscraper Competition revolved around the challenge of accomplishing just that. The first prize winner came up with a brilliant idea that is not only creative but quite simple as well.
Designers Yitan Sun and Jianshi Wu came up with a city park concept that focused on the merits of mirroring the green space to make it appear larger. How did they imagine it? With large mirrors placed around the perimeter of Central Park. Interestingly enough, the addition of mirrors also makes the surrounding skyscrapers look as though they are farther away, opening up the skyline even more. No wonder they were awarded first place.
Designers Yitan Sun and Jianshi Wu came up with a city park concept that focused on the merits of mirroring the green space to make it appear larger. How did they imagine it? With large mirrors placed around the perimeter of Central Park. Interestingly enough, the addition of mirrors also makes the surrounding skyscrapers look as though they are farther away, opening up the skyline even more. No wonder they were awarded first place.
Trend Themes
1. Mirrored City Parks - Incorporating mirrors to create the illusion of a larger green space is an opportunity for park designers to create larger and more visually expansive parks.
2. Mirror Architecture - Using mirrors to create the illusion of greater space has potential applications for architectural design to create more visually expansive spaces within a smaller footprint.
3. Skyscraper Design - The Evolo Skyscraper Competition and its focus on creative and simple solutions to urban challenges presents an opportunity for designers to reimagine urban spaces and meet the demands of city dwellers for more space.
Industry Implications
1. Park Design - Park designers and architects have an opportunity to incorporate mirrors and other innovative design solutions to create larger green spaces and meet the demands of city dwellers.
2. Architecture - The use of innovative design concepts like mirror architecture in the creation of skyscrapers and other commercial buildings presents an opportunity to reimagine urban spaces.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners and designers have an opportunity to use the creativity and simplicity exhibited in the Evolo Skyscraper Competition to address the challenges of urban living and create innovative solutions for residents.
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