Ko te hoahoa Kherson Pāka nā Yitong Du he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2025 A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Whakamahere Horanuku me te Māra.

ParahiHoahoa Horanuku· 2025

Kherson Pāka

nā Yitong Du

Kiritaki: J. A. Brennan Associates

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Hoahoa Horanuku

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Kherson Pāka

Ko te Pāka o Kherson e whakakotahi ana i te toitūtanga taiao me te whai wāhitanga hapori i roto i tāna hoahoa whenua ā-kiri auaha. E whai ana i ngā wāhi mātotoru, ngā papa tukuuru, me te whakamaramatanga pūngao-tōkeke mō te whakamahinga tūmatanui. I tua atu, e whakatairanga ana i te mātauranga STEM, te mātauranga hītori, me te taunekeneke hapori mā ngā whakaaturanga taunekeneke me ngā wheako ao taupiri. He tohu ahurea te pāka, e whakanui ana i te tuku iho tuarangi me te whakahihiri i te reanga whai ake ki te pūtaiao me te hangarau i te manawa o te Tāone o Kent, WA.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Kherson Pāka te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Kherson Pāka he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Kherson Pāka i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: Kherson Park combines sustainable green space design with a tribute to history and aerospace technology education opportunities. To honor the city’s contribution to the lunar landing missions, the park offers various green areas, permeable hardscapes, a replica of the lunar landing operation, interactive exhibits, and unique nighttime programs that weave space history into community life. Eco-friendly landscaping reduces environmental impact, while augmented reality and interactive displays motivate future generations in science and technology.
Inenga & Pēketanga: 0.44 acres of open space with over 93% landscaping and permeable paving areas.
Tūtohu: Civil Landscape Renovation, Interactive Playground, Memorial Landscape, Night-use Programming, STEM Education
Hangarau Whakanao: Kherson Park’s design blends historical research, user-centered planning, and advanced technology. Drawing inspiration from Kent’s aerospace legacy, it showcases thematic spatial planning with celestial motifs and interactive exhibits. Durable and sustainable materials ensure longevity, while augmented reality boosts engagement. The park’s smart lighting and eco-friendly landscaping reduce environmental impact, creating an educational, immersive space that honors history and inspires future generations.
Wero Hoahoa: Kherson Park faced challenges balancing historical authenticity with educational and leisure activities related to Kent’s aerospace heritage, requiring collaboration with historians and the use of NASA archives. Safety regulations and budget constraints affected material choices, while augmented reality integration posed technical challenges. Collaborating with Boeing and local experts, we created an interactive, accessible, and cost-effective design, transforming space history into an engaging public experience.
Rangahau: Kherson Park's design research prioritized user engagement, honoring Kent’s aerospace heritage while creating an inviting space for education, sustainability, and interactivity. We combined archival research, community input, and augmented reality to inform the park’s design, involving aerospace historians, local engineers, educators, students, and community members. Public workshops gathered feedback on playability and educational value. The final design features lunar landing play structures and AR experiences, making history accessible and engaging.
Kherson Park has become a premier destination for families and visitors, reinforcing Kent’s identity as a hub for innovation while inspiring future generations through interactive learning and space exploration.
Whakaaweawe: Kherson Park's redevelopment honors the city’s aerospace history, particularly the lunar rovers designed by Boeing engineers in the late 1960s. The design aims to celebrate this legacy and inspire future generations in STEM, creating an interactive, space-themed memorial and educational environment.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: The project began its planning phase in 2019 in the City of Kent, WA, USA, and completed construction, opening to the public in May 2023.
Rerenga Mahi: Kherson Park serves as a vibrant venue for families, schools, and community events to delve into space history and STEM education. Guests can discover the lunar rover replica, view the astronaut sculpture, and interact with the mission control panel, while augmented reality experiences animate space exploration. The park’s lush green areas and open spaces create an ideal backdrop for picnics, educational workshops, and public gatherings, establishing it as a center for learning, recreation, and community engagement.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Yitong Du
Jim Brennan
Drew Coombs
Tanja Wilcox
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image #1: Mike Arty, Landscape Forms
Image #2: Jim Brennan, J. A. Brennan Associates
Image #3: Natasha Dillinger, Parent Map
Image #4: Mike Arty, Landscape Forms
Image #5: Northwest Playground Equipment Inc.
Video: @outdoor.fun.for.kids.wa