CL project 1

1. LINEARLINEAR
PARKPARK -by SIMPLICITY-by SIMPLICITY
Phares Phung
Adam Pandor
Su Bang Zheng
Ng Chuan Kai
Farah Hanisah Binti Zainol
Brandon Liaw Jun Quan
Chong Yi Hui
Tutor: Shazreene Nurjanna
Shamsuddin

2. What i s a
Li near Par k?
- A park that is substantially longer
than it is wide
- Usually found next to rivers,
canals or highways
- In Cities, found in residential
areas

3. Taman JajarTaman Jajar
George Town, PenangGeorge Town, Penang
Local Case STudyLocal Case STudy::

4. Location
Map

5. HI STORY
08/18/15
- Founded by Francis Light when he
founded Penang.
- After Francis died, the public neglected
to keep the park clean.
- Was restored in 1990’s and maintained
by Penang Island Municipal Council
(MPPP).
- Open to public in 2004

6. CHARACTERISTICS
- Approximately 250m
long
- Area of 3,500m²
- Located along Air
Itam River.

7. CONTEXTUAL
STUDY
08/18/15

8. 08/18/15
SJK(T) Ramakrishna,
Primary School
Sri York Condominium,
Residential
Suffolk House
Terrace Houses,
Residential
Methodist
Boys’
School

9. Landscape features
Bridge Jogging path
Playground Tennis court

10. Natural
ELEMENTS
08/18/15
Ornamental
plants
(Heliconias)
RiverTropical rain trees

11. Activities
Jogging Table tennis Cycling
Playground Photographing Tennis

12. 08/18/15
InternationalInternational
case studycase study:
Alexandra CanalAlexandra Canal
Linear ParkLinear Park
SingapSingap
oreore

13. -Entrance

14. LOCATION
Queenstown, Singapore

15. History
- Launched by late Mr Lee Kuan Yew on 11 Nov 2007
- Opening ceremony on 19 Mar 2011.
- Reconstruction of Alexandra Canal between Tanglin
Road and Kim Seng Road ( 1997-2008 ).
- Improve structural condition and avoid flood.
- Maintained by Public Utilities Board(PUB) of Singapore.

16. Characteristics
- 1.4 km long flat path
- Approximate area of 112,000
m²
- Built on top of a canal

17. CONTEXTUAL
STUDY
08/18/15

18. Queenstown MRT Church of the
Good Shepherd
Masjid Jamek
Queenstown
Strathmore
Green,
Residential
Queenstown
Primary School
Skyville
Dawson,
Residential
Skyterrace
Dawson,
Residential
Queenstown
Secondary School

19. Landscape features
Jogging path 5 unique
playgrounds
Butterfly garden Cycling trail

20. Play equipment
-Echoes sound
Rest place
Dawson water
terrace
Skate park
Landscape features

21. Natural Elements
Heliconias
Canal
Golden
Penda
Dwarf
Geometry
Tree

22. Activities
Cycling Playground Jogging
Picnic Tai Chi Skateboarding

23. Reflection
-Based on both case studies, both linear parks consist of
unique elements such as canal and heliconia sp.
-Both linear parks serve for functions such as recreation
and to avoid flood.
-Public should be more considerate and take care about
the parks.

24. References
- http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2013/12/five-playgrounds-along-alexandra-canal.html
- http://j0035001-2.blogspot.com/2013/05/singapore-alexandra-park-connector-
may.html
- http://www.littledayout.com/article/alexandra-canal-linear-park-five-playgrounds-in-a-
row.html
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Taman+Jajar,+10450+Pulau+Pinang,
+Malaysia/@5.412946,100.303826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!
1s0x304ac24adeb5831d:0x5a589bf339c0fe0f
- http://etempahan.mppp.gov.my/pls/ebkpublic/EBK_FACILITY.viewLocationInfo?
pn_alocId=4
- http://www.penang-traveltips.com/linear-park.htm
- https://lspeng1951.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/taman-jajar-york-road-penang/