2008 Awards

MERIT AWARD - Landscape Architectural Design

Hudson River Park, Segment 6, Pier 84 Upland Park, New York, NY

MKW + Associates, LLC
www.mkwla.com

Pier 84 Upland Park is a pedestrian oriented, tourist saturated urban open space located between the Intrepid to the north and the Circle Line to the south.   Pedestrians are accommodated through the space as they visit adjacent attractions but are also invited to enter the park itself. A Park Building at 44th Street provides office, rest room and food service facilities. Adjacent to it, a "dry-deck" fountain features jets arranged in a spiral, echoing the paving pattern there. The jets are programmed to perform various choreographed displays ranging in height. Two other park spaces are the dog run and community garden, borne of the extensive community interaction that occurred during the design process. The play area reflects the urban waterfront which is a defining element of the entirety of Hudson River Park.   Arcs of cut granite resemble bulkhead coping stones and embrace the play area defined by numerous water features and water play elements. The majority of the pier features expanses of paved areas that accommodate large groups of park visitors for special events. An expansive lawn area separates the paved spaces and allows park users to relax and sun themselves on a field of softscape.

Credits

Client:  Hudson River Park Trust  
Joint Venture Architect: Dattner Architects
Construction Manager: Skanska USA