Can anyone take a picture like this for us? We're having trouble finding a high resolution picture of the park from a person's point of view.  If you could upload an image here or email it to me, it was be very much appreciated!  My email is clk5508@rit.edu

"Pop-up-green-Park"

"Pop-up-green-Park" - These tire planters and grass mounts were used in the city of Lima in narrow urban places to add some greenery to otherwise bare concrete alleys and plazas. The planters are used in way that can be easily displaced and moved around. Also allows for an array of different arrangements - Thought this may be nice to share - Heba

Turkish Dinner at International Market

THOSE PICTURES ARE FROM SALONE DEL MOBİLE 2012 ANOTHER PERSPECTİVE OF USAGE RETAİL TİRES :

Mid. Review Pictures

The Chosen Spot! güzel bir yer

Here it is! no mud no traffic just a little slice of Turkish-style heaven :)

My town of Canandaigua means "the chosen spot" in native Iroquois language :) and I think I've found the chosen spot in istanbul! the perfect place for a minimalist Ferryboat structure made of tire and a hard binding substance like concrete. I call it new Canandaigua :)

and I can tell this is a public place, just look at those rock structures. not too comfy but cute and scenic.
And look at the water! so beautiful. what kid wouldn't want to pretend he was the captain of his own little ferryboat right there. meanwhile mom and dad can sit and eat a delicious fish sandwich.

Inspired Tire PlayPlace

As I look at the inovation of the team in peru that came up with the children's play place I can't help but think that they have taken something ugly and useless and turned it into something fun. while it may not have the "class" of a fancy chair set made of end-of-life ires it is definitely fun for the kiddies :)

these pictures are a great inspiration

they are from "Ghost Train Park" in Lima Peru

Mid. review pictures

to be continued.....

I found this site with a portfolio of work by two architects I assume which I found very interesting.

You can find more of their work here

Week 4 Review: Eric & Ken

Problem - To create an inviting area that will allow people to fully enjoy the green space of the park.

Solution - Designating tables and trash cans will reduce trash problem and allow people to picnic in the park. Also create a playground to make the park a family attraction, we want to create a stylized playground that will look good and still be functional for children to play on.  The overall goal is to inspire a lot of action and playing in the park area.

Use of tires - Whole, cut, and shredded tires for use in construction of tables, seating, playground structure and ground surface.

Questions - Are there any specific games that are especially popular in Istanbul? Are there any specific for children? For teens? For adults? For seniors? Why has picnicking become a problem instead of a welcomed activity for the local authorities?

Week 4 Review: Kathy & Heba

Problem:  Children & Family-- provide entertainment for children, & a place for families to picnic, along with ample seating for both. 

Solution: create 2 areas: a child play area with adult seating, and a seating area for picnic-ers

Tire Usage: The tires will be used in the construction of the childs' play area in structures & as a protective ground, and the seats will be created out of a tire bi-product. 

Question: Would people want to have a picnic area combined with a childs' area? or will some park goers need space isolated from the children's section?

Week 4 Review

Group Members: Andrew Lapinski-Barker, Cornelia Marian

Problem: Lack of general interest in the park, lots of unused space, lack of community

Solution: Putting in a water fountain that ties in the waterfront and seating areas

Tire Usage: Used as the main design for the fountain, covered in textiles for color

Question: How will we get the water to the fountain? How will we implement enough seating/make the design kid friendly? 

Week 4 Review

Group Members: Jordan Pelovitz, Anita Smith

Problem: There are not enough well-integrated sitting areas in the park, and there is not a whole lot of green space.

Solution: We plan to implement sculptural ferry-inspired seating/play areas along the length of the park, that maximize green space as much as possible.

Tire Usage: The tires would be used as building material and form molds; they would be stacked underneath mounds of concrete or dirt to lessen new material usage. Additionally, they may be used to line tunnels, create portholes, be woven together to create nets, or to duplicate the usage of tires on actual boats; as dock fenders.

Question: What would be the best sort of material for the boat's form itself? Is there going to be an issue of seepage from the tires into the dirt area around them?

Week Four Review: Kima Enerson

Problem: To provide seating for families and others that can be used for playing, eating and socializing while adding to the green space of the park.

Solution: Incorporate seating and play space into a linear structure that mimics the motion of the water.

Use of tire: As strips (ladder like construction) and as bricks.

Question: What is the amount of landscaping in the park? Is there an area that has less landscaping than other parts?

Week 4 Review

Group Members: Pierce Wolcott, Alexandro Flores

Problem: There is not enough sitting space or enclosed spaces that balance the separation of the park from the city.

Solution: We plan to design flexible boardwalks and benches that are enveloped by loosely woven rubber meshes.

Tire Usage: The tires will be used whole in the supports for the boardwalk and the benches. If weaving the shredded tires into a mesh is feasible, the enclosure could be made of tires too.

Question: what are our options for manipulating the tires' material

Week 4 Review: Anna B. and Ryan

 Problem: need for a space that encourages social interactions and group encounters.

Solution: a wall like structure that incorporates vegetation and water and as well as creating a space where groups can interact comfortably and can by climbed and played around by children.   

Tire Usage: tires will be used in shredded and formed into bricks to be used for the basic building block.  May try to incorporate whole tires into the design as well.

Question: is drainage and large water puddles forming in public areas a problem in the park? 

week 4 review

Group: Courtney Koslof, Jaclyn Jacobson

Problem: There is inadequate seating along the park path. There are no dedicated areas for sitting/relaxing.

Solution: A system of modular benches that can be arranged in multiple configurations for larger or smaller groups. The area will be covered by a canopy to establish the purpose of the space.

Tire Usage: Tires will be used in the canopy and as the bench surface. Crumb rubber may possibly used to cover the ground.

Question for KHAS students: What other types of activities might people want this area for (other than sitting/eating)?

Week Four Review: Moyu and Madison

Problem: Improve seating and functionality for families

Solution: Incorporate various functions of the park through shifting structures involving playgrounds, seating, etc.

Use of Tire: Whole (Earthship building process)

Questions: Is there one place along the park that needs improved seating/playground most?

Someone earlier posted about a sign that says "no picnicking." Do people still picnic anyway?

Week 4 review Kelley, Dave

Problem: Incorporating new and useful features within the park using unwanted tires, while maintaining and enhancing the parks visual and cultural integrity.
Solution: Bury whole tires strategically and systematically to create varying ground heights. They will be placed in a manner which promotes self interpreted use of space by the user. When viewing the park from above, it will be interpreted as representative shapes such as a tulip styled fish. The use of tulips will help to convey this idea by introducing color. When the tulips die a fish skeleton will remain as the visual. Like wise when the tulips are living they will suggest a full, mosaic styled fish/tulip shape. The image will have a dimensional quality to it by having the tires buried beneath, giving it a "domed" feeling.
Use of tire:whole
Question: What are some of the traditional colors/color schemes for the region of Istanbul?

Tyrecycle Video Link

http://www.tyrecycle.com.au/video
Generally, where to use recycled tires

Week Four Review: Pictures