A park is a lador 01 where it is . THE BRICKS, this design for the Brunswick-College Parkette, results From converging lines in the neighbourhood, pro' viding a place for walking, resting , meeting, even performing. Ta the South is the transept 01 St. Stephen-in-theFields, ta the West is the Tower 01 the No. 8 Hase Station, and ta the North is Harbord Village's tree -lined pedestrian access along Brunswick Avenue. A red brick pa th carries one upwards From the axis of the transept, towards a shallow stair meant for seating, and terminating in a descent towards the neighbourhood . A yellow brick path takes a persan up Irom the sidewalk at the North , coming 10 rest on a grass patch belore descending ta College Street. A red brick line marks the direction of the Lookout Tower. To the West of the brick mess Îs a grass lawn , while the East is dense with trees.
(Competitor's text)
A striking but maybe not a practical design. The "Aztec pyramid" flights of steps appear to be intended to replace the existing sidewalk but it is unlikely that will happen. They might, however, be enjoyed by children and young people (including skateboarders, if the edge of the ramp will allow skateboarding - an activity that is deplored by the City almost as much as graffiti.) Skateboarding might be prevented by a handrail along the ramp, as well as beside the steps themselves where a rail will be needed to make them safe. Creating a grass boulevard beside the steps cannot work since this boulevard is bound to be used as a default sidewalk and it will consequently be soon turned into a strip of dirt or mud. There is no way that even the most intense (and costly) maintenance can overcome that problem so, if a boulevard effect is wanted, replace the grass with flagstones of a texture and colour that will contrast with the surrounding concrete. Light columns (as suggested in other designs, especially Urban Constellation) were very well received by visitors - provided they are sufficiently resistant to vandalism.
Dangerous
Landform is sculpturally interesting, but makes occupation difficult.
(Excerpt from the jury's comments)
