R9 QMIAMI BEACH
Landscape architects
PARK REVISION / COMMISSION MEETING PRESENTATION
JULY 26, 2017
CONVENTION CENTER
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
•Request to Proceed with the Revision of the Miami
Beach (P-Lot) Park Design
•Take the Revision into Design Review Board (DRB)
approval Process
•Incorporate Design Miami Fair into the Future
Miami Beach Convention Center (P-Lot) Park Design.
CHALLENGE
1.Integrate Design Miami Fair into the Park Design.
2.Incorporate Restrooms for the Park Visitors.
3.Opportunity for Future Market Stands, Flexible Food Kiosks, Concessions or Follies.
4.Activate the Park with a Fitness Pocket / Exercise Area Nested in the Green.
5.Future Shade Structure / Solar Pavilion by FP&L.
PARK REVISION TO THE BRIEF
DESIGN MIAMI IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ART BASEL
Strategic location and focus with Art Basel.
Current Tent Layout since 2011
STRATEGIC LOCATION TO ART BASEL
2011 - 2017
ACCESS & LOGISTICS
How to Accommodate Venues at Park Locations
INSPIRATION: THE PAD, LONDON
Temporary Tent Structures in an Existing Park, Under the Canopies of the Trees
THE PAD, LONDON
The PAD| Approximate 3 Acre Site
BERKELEY SQUARE, LONDON
The Frieze Art Fair | Area: 2.3 Acre approximate
REGENT PARK, LONDON
Regent Park, London – Tent Venue
THE FRIEZE ART FAIR
Miami Beach Convention Center Prior to the Future Intervention. Naked and Not Green
THE SITE
Flexible Lawn Area 28,000 Sq ft
CURRENT DESIGN
VETERANS
PLAZA
PAVILION
ART
SCULPTURE
FLEXIBLE
LAWN
MERIDIAN AVE
CONVENTION CENTER DR.
Flexible Lawn enlarged to 2 Acres (87,120 sqft)
FUTURE DESIGN
FLEXIBLE
LAWN
VETERANS
PLAZA
FLEXIBLE
PROGRAMMABLE
SPACE
ART
FITNESS
POCKET
MERIDIAN AVE
CONVENTION CENTER DR.
PUBLIC
RESTROOMS
Hardscape vs. Greenspace
CURRENT DESIGN LAYOUT
Enlargement of the Lawn but also Increasing Permeable Surfaces (Softscape)
PLAN REVISION
FLEXIBLE LAWN
ENLARGED
Planting Scheme
PROPOSED REVISION OF THE TREE CANOPY
OPEN UP TO
CONVENTION CENTER
DR
No Changes
FUTURE VIEW OF THE PARK
Enlargement from 28,000 sqft to 2 Acres (87,120 sqft)
FLEXIBLE LAWN FOR EVENTS
Native & Adapted Planting Palette Offering Shade
TROPICAL / SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE (SHADE NEEDS)
No Changes
In Harmony with the Planting Scheme and Tree Layout
TENT ORIENTED PERPENDICULAR TO MBCC
Programming and Uses Location
ACCOMMODATING ADDITIONAL USES
Public Restrooms
Accommodating the Event Tent for Design Miami
FUTURE AERIAL VIEW OF THE PARK
Convention Center Dr.
Meridian Ave
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Event Tent Accommodated as Requested
BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE FUTURE PARK
Without Event Tent
BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE FUTURE PARK
ENTRY PLAZA
FLEXIBLE
LAWN
VETERANS
PLAZA
FLEXIBLE
PROGRAMMABLE
SPACE
ART
FITNESS
POCKET
MERIDIAN AVE
CONVENTION CENTER DR.
PUBLIC
RESTROOMS
View from Convention Center Drive
ENTRY TO THE PARK
Flexible Space for Arts Exhibits
ENTRY PLAZA FOR FUTURE INSTALLATIONS
VETERANS PLAZA
FLEXIBLE
LAWN
VETERANS
PLAZA
FLEXIBLE
PROGRAMMABLE
SPACE
ART
FITNESS
POCKET
MERIDIAN AVE
CONVENTION CENTER DR.
PUBLIC
RESTROOMS
Feature Elements
VETERANS PLAZA
Contemporary Medallion Feature
VETERANS PLAZA
FITNESS POCKET
FLEXIBLE
LAWN
VETERANS
PLAZA
FLEXIBLE
PROGRAMMABLE
SPACE
ART
FITNESS
POCKET
MERIDIAN AVE
CONVENTION CENTER DR.
PUBLIC
RESTROOMS
PROGRAMMABLE SPACE
FLEXIBLE
LAWN
VETERANS
PLAZA
FLEXIBLE
PROGRAMMABLE
SPACE
ART
FITNESS
POCKET
MERIDIAN AVE
CONVENTION CENTER DR.
PUBLIC
RESTROOMS
Flexible
MARKET / TENTS / STANDS / CONCESSIONS
ADJACENT PARK AMENITY
Or Other Programmable Uses
FLEXIBLE FOOD STAND
Or Other Programmable Uses
FLEXIBLE FARMERS MARKET
To Proceed with Park Revision
THIS IS OUR PLAN REQUEST
Future Improvements
FOR A GREAT PARK FOR THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS
Design Miami / Art Basel
ACCOMMODATE EVENTS
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
•Request to Proceed with the Revision of the
Miami Beach (P-Lot) Park Design
•Take into Design Review Board (DRB)
approval Process