O le mamanu Kherson Paka e Yitong Du o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2025 A' Design Award Apamemea i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Vaaiga Fanua.

ApamemeaMamanu Vaaiga Fanua· 2025

Kherson Paka

na mamanuina e Yitong Du

Tagata Fa'atau: J. A. Brennan Associates

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Apamemea i le Vaega Mamanu Vaaiga Fanua

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Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Kherson Paka

O le Kherson Park e tu'ufa'atasia le fa'atumauina o le si'osi'omaga ma le auai fa'atasi o nu'u i lana mamanu fa'afouga o fanua. E iai ana vaega lauolaola, luga e mafai ona afe atu ai le vai, ma malamalama fa'aleleia le malosi mo le fa'aogaina lautele. E fa'aopoopo i ai, e fa'amalosia a'oa'oga STEM, malamalama faasolopito, ma fegalegaleai o nu'u e ala i fa'aaliga fegalegaleai ma moni fa'aopoopo. O le paka o se fa'ailoga aganu'u, e fa'amanatu ai le talafaasolopito o vateatea a'o fa'aosofia ai le tupulaga fou i saienisi ma tekinolosi i le fatu o le Aai o Kent, WA.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Kherson Paka, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Kherson Paka e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Kherson Paka e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: 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.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: 0.44 acres of open space with over 93% landscaping and permeable paving areas.
Fa'ailoga: Civil Landscape Renovation, Interactive Playground, Memorial Landscape, Night-use Programming, STEM Education
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: 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.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: 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.
Su'esu'ega: 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.
Fa'aosofia: 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.
Umi o le Poloketi: 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.
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: 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.
Sui o le 'Au: Yitong Du
Jim Brennan
Drew Coombs
Tanja Wilcox
Fa'aaloaloga o Ata: 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