Last week we focused on the design of archop park. We made some good progress. As the designs become visualized, I’ll post them here. We’ll also be taking them back to the community and the PARCS Department for further input.

One of the community requirement was nice places to sit with a good view of the park. For instance, this is a space where a parent or grandparent could relax and watch their kids play.

These seats and under the freeway, so shelter from sun or weather is not necessary. However, one of the site conditions is a large amount of noise constantly coming from the freeway above. That noise isn’t as noticeable if you’re involved in an active sport or play. Though, when sitting quietly or trying to have a conversation, the noise is distracting and irritating. So shelter from sound becomes the challenge.

The design posted here attempts to quite the freeway noise with a strategically placement of a sound panel. The panel absorbs the sound from above and creates a more pleasant sitting experience. The angle is adjustable depending on the prevalent angle of freeway noise.

The materials of this Sound Seat are reclaimed wood and galvanized light gauge steel channel, and Tectum sound board. We plan the benches to be scrap chunk of granite from local quarries.

This design is still conceptual and will be refined depending upon community input, structural calculations, and materials donated.