Umdwebo Kherson Ipaki ngu-Yitong Du ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2025 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Ukudizayina Indawo.

IbhulonziUkudizayina Indawo· 2025

Kherson Ipaki

ngu Yitong Du

Iklayenti: J. A. Brennan Associates

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Ukudizayina Indawo

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Mayelana ne-Kherson Ipaki

I-Kherson Park ihlanganisa ukusimama kwezemvelo nokubandakanyeka komphakathi ekwakhekeni kwemvelo okutsha. Iqukethe izindawo eziluhlaza, izindawo ezivumela ukungena kwamanzi, nokukhanyiswa okonga amandla ukuze kusetshenziswe umphakathi. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ikhuthaza imfundo ye-STEM, ulwazi ngomlando, nokuxhumana komphakathi ngokusebenzisa imibukiso ehlanganyelwayo namava eqiniso elengeziwe. Le paki iyindawo yesiko ebalulekile, ebungaza ifa lezindiza nasemkhathini kuyilapho igqugquzela isizukulwane esilandelayo esayensini nasobuchwepheshe enhliziyweni yoMuzi waseKent, WA.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Kherson Ipaki iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Kherson Ipaki ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Kherson Ipaki iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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Ama-credit, amalungu eqembu nemininingwane yobuchwepheshe ehlinzekwe ngumklami.

Izici Ezihlukile: 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.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: 0.44 acres of open space with over 93% landscaping and permeable paving areas.
Amathegi: Civil Landscape Renovation, Interactive Playground, Memorial Landscape, Night-use Programming, STEM Education
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: 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.
Inselele Yokudweba: 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.
Ucwaningo: 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.
Ugqozi: 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.
Ubude Bephrojekthi: 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.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: 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.
Amalungu Eqembu: Yitong Du
Jim Brennan
Drew Coombs
Tanja Wilcox
Amakhredithi Ezithombe: 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