Architectural Nexus recently held an in-house design competition to generate parklet ideas.  Nexus needs YOU to help decide which is the best design for the 21st and 21st neighborhood.  Pick your favorite parklet design here.  Parklet A is featured below.

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Semi-permanent I Multi-functional I Transparent

This parklet incorporates movable, transparent screens that allow the public to create their own personal experience of carving out space that meets their needs. The parklet can be taken down and reassembled in a number of unique ways depending on the function or event, from large public to small intimate spaces and everything in between. The transparent nature of the screens creates a barrier between the park and the street while still allowing the views of the action both in and out.

Architectural Nexus recently held an in-house design competition to generate parklet ideas.  Nexus needs YOU to help decide which is the best design for the 21st and 21st neighborhood.  Pick your favorite parklet design here.  Parklet B is featured below.

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The spatial concept driving this design seeks to break the overall size of the parklet down into smaller spaces or rooms. These ‘rooms’ define more intimate and private spaces for the individual or small group who are the typical parklet users.

The material pallet of the parklets is flexible, but is here defined as a possible hardwood for the decking and benches. The planters could be zinc, aluminum, or weathered steel.

Architectural Nexus recently held an in-house design competition to generate parklet ideas.  Nexus needs YOU to help decide which is the best design for the 21st and 21st neighborhood.  Pick your favorite parklet design here.  Parklet C is featured below.

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Pedal-Powered Parklet

This multi-functional space provides a bicycle rental on the western portion and a gathering space to the east.

Recycle the Cycles

Both spaces are covered with a canopy constructed of recycled bicycle spokes. Bicycle frames are incorporated into the gathering space as structure, partition, and seating. Recycled wheels are converted into tables for public use.

Human Power = Clean Power:

Three stationary bicycles are located just to the east of the driveway generating power to illuminate the Parklet with LED lighting at night.

Architectural Nexus recently held an in-house design competition to generate parklet ideas.  Nexus needs YOU to help decide which is the best design for the 21st and 21st neighborhood.  Pick your favorite parklet design here.  Parklet D is featured below.

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Parklet D’s design is driven by the concept of the two converging 21st streets. On the west side of the driveway, the parklet has stainless steel poles from the ground to the overhead terrace structure. On the opposite side of the driveway, these poles are laid out in the same grid but are made of carbon fiber material. One side represents 21st East, while the other represents 21st South. The poles are connected with beams of the two materials. The carbon fiber beams run in the east-west direction (21st South) and the stainless steam beams comprise the north-south direction (21st East). Each crossing beam can be thought of as the 21st 21st intersection. The overhead terracing allows the parklet to flow over the driveway and incorporate the entire space as a whole, while always maintaining the function of the driveway. The space also contains a walking path constructed of pavers that winds through the grass areas with planters and benches. This path is continued through the driveway to further the concept of connecting both spaces.