PROMPT: Compare and contrast one of Copenhagen's contemporary public parks with one of its historic ones
In Superkilen, color helps define purpose. Everything in the first section is painted red and helps facilitate recreational sports and exercise. An example is the metal workout equipment and boxing ring in this section. As you continue on to the “Black market” section, you can tell that this area is for gatherings and socialization. They have tables to play games on and many benches. The “green park” section comes last. This section best emulates what we think of as a traditional park. It is grassy with swings and is a little less chaotic than the other two colored sections. However, it is still unique.
In Superkilen, color helps define purpose. Everything in the first section is painted red and helps facilitate recreational sports and exercise. An example is the metal workout equipment and boxing ring in this section. As you continue on to the “Black market” section, you can tell that this area is for gatherings and socialization. They have tables to play games on and many benches. The “green park” section comes last. This section best emulates what we think of as a traditional park. It is grassy with swings and is a little less chaotic than the other two colored sections. However, it is still unique.
When comparing this
contemporary park with more historic parks, there are quite a few differences
and few similarities. Østre Anlæg, a
park visited last week, is beautiful and lush with a classic design. Superkilen is on the opposite side of the
spectrum. There is nothing classic about
Superkilen other than the few awkwardly placed trees in the middle of the
rubber floor and some grass in the green section. Unlike Superkilen, people don’t question the
meaning or purpose of Østre Anlæg because it is very similar to our idea of
what a park is supposed to be.
Superkilen is designed to be extremely busy with children playing and
utilizing all of the space. It doesn’t feel as calm or peaceful as Østre Anlæg
which is riddled with hidden pathways and secluded benches. Østre Anlæg is not designed to be packed with
people. This would take away from the quiet, more secretive environment that is
so special to that park. Though Østre Anlæg has playground sections too, they
are way more predictable than the crazy and random layout of Superkilen. One last major difference between the two
parks is the age group that each serves.
Østre Anlæg can appeal to any age group because of the variety of
amenities the park has to offer (ex. bird watching for the elderly and playing
ball for the children). Superkilen only seems to appeal to children and
possibly young adults.
 |
| Østre Anlæg park. |
Østre Anlæg focuses
on showing natural beauty by highlighting vibrant flowers, a large body of
water, thick bunches of trees, and diverse wildlife. On the other hand, Superkilen is very
in-your-face, unpredictable, colorful, and a very appealing place to let loose
and have fun.