Commons娱乐场丨美国丨Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

得克萨斯州休斯顿—2024 年 4 月 13 日，Hermann 公园保护协会（HPC）和休斯顿公园与娱乐部（HPARD）共同庆祝了令人期待已久的 Commons 娱乐场盛大开幕，这是一个占地 26 英亩、活力满满的公园，于 2022 年 4 月开始建设。这个焕然一新的公园拥有最先进的儿童设施、家庭聚会场所、野餐区、漫步小径和自然环境。Commons 空间的建成标志着 Heramnn 公园发展的重要里程碑。

©Johnny Than Photography

▼场地概览，Overview of the site©Johnny Than Photography

HOUSTON, TX — On April 13, 2024, Hermann Park Conservancy (HPC) and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) celebrated the long-awaited grand opening of the Commons, a dynamic 26-acre park space that began construction in April 2022. The revitalized community area features state-of-the-art play gardens for children, gathering spaces for families, picnic areas, strolling pathways and natural areas. The completion of the Commons marks a significant milestone in the development of Hermann Park.

▼娱乐空间，Recreation area©Johnny Than Photography

▼休息区，Lounge©Johnny Than Photography

Commons 位于 Hermann 公园的西南部，毗邻休斯顿公园、德克萨斯医学中心、莱斯大学和博物馆区。得益于靠近 Fannin 大街的地铁站，Commons 成为一个迎接游客的标志入口，增强了与公园景点，以及日本花园和 McGovern 湖之间的联系性和通行性。

▼步道，Path©Johnny Than Photography

Located in the southwest portion of Hermann Park, the Commons is bordered by the Houston Zoo, the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District. With its proximity to the METRO Rail along Fannin Street, the Commons serves as an inviting gateway that enhances connectivity and accessibility to Park attractions, including the adjacent Japanese Garden and McGovern Lake.

▼植被丰富，Abundant plants©Johnny Than Photography

阿肯色州 Marlon Blackwell Architects 的创新建筑设计与纽约景观建筑公司 Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates（MVVA）营造的自然环境完美融为一体。MVVA 设计的中心草坪缓缓起伏，占地两英亩的开阔花园供不同年龄段和需求的儿童玩耍，其中包括 Monstrum 设计的空间和自然主题的娱乐设施以及受当地缓慢多支流启发而设计的独立水景花园。作为项目的一部分，MVVA 的设计保留了大部分现存树木并通过种植覆盖作物和本地草坪改善了土壤质量，共种植了 1200 多棵新树和 60000 株新植物。

▼游乐场，Playground©Johnny Than Photography

▼设施特写，Close-up of the installation©Johnny Than Photography

Arkansas firm Marlon Blackwell Architects’ innovative building designs seamlessly integrate into the natural surroundings cultivated by New York-based landscape architects Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA). Anchoring MVVA’s design are a gently rolling central lawn and an expansive two-acre play garden for children of all ages and abilities, with space- and nature-themed play structures designed by Monstrum and a separate water garden inspired by the region’s bayous. As part of the project, MVVA’s design preserved the vast majority of existing trees and improved the soil quality by initiating the planting of cover crops and native grasses, with a total of more than 1,200 new trees and 60,000 new plantings.

▼滑梯，Children’s slide©Johnny Than Photography

▼儿童设施，Children’s installation©Johnny Than Photography

我们与 Hermann 公园保护协会合作，将公园中待开发的区域改造成了一片舒适多样的环境，全休斯顿的人都能在这里找到属于自己的空间——无论是娱乐、烧烤，还是寻找安静的空间。这个项目是我们实施 2017 年 Hermann 公园改造项目的第一步，我们对项目的进展十分满意。——MVVA 副总经理 Jack Ohly

We set out with the Hermann Park Conservancy to transform an underutilized area of the park into a welcoming and varied environment that all Houstonians can find their place in—for play, cookouts, or finding a quiet moment. This project is the first major step toward implementing our 2017 master plan for Hermann Park’s transformation, and we are so happy with how it has come together.——MVVA Associate Principal Jack Ohly

▼售卖亭，Retail pavilions©Johnny Than Photography

Blackwell 负责的设计包含全新的卫生设施、野餐亭、旋转木马和公园中的其他建筑。Blackwell 注重设计中的方方面面，包括野餐亭的直立支柱与附近树干颜色的搭配和历史悠久的 Fannin 亭的修复与翻新，Dak&Bop 团队将其用作新的咖啡厅，计划于夏末开放。

▼卫生间，Toilet©Johnny Than Photography

▼旋转木马，Carousel©Johnny Than Photography

Blackwell was charged with the design of new restroom facilities, picnic pavilions, a carousel and other structures located throughout the Park. Blackwell’s attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the design, from the upright posts of the picnic pavilions that were color-matched to blend in with the nearby tree trunks to the thoughtful restoration and refresh of the historic Fannin Pavilion, which will feature a café concept from the Dak & Bop team opening in late summer.

▼旋转木马特写，Close-up of the carousel©Johnny Than Photography

▼野餐亭，Picnic pavilion©Johnny Than Photography

▼餐台，Counter©Johnny Than Photography

与 Hermann 公园保护协会和 MVVA 合作，为公众打造了一个受欢迎的新形象。我们对整体设计十分满意，动态的树荫与公园和周围环境相得益彰。这些建筑能满足各种无障碍活动的体验，包括游玩、用餐和放松。——Marlon Blackwell, Marlon Blackwell Architects 设计负责人

“Working with Hermann Park Conservancy and MVVA has been a great privilege in developing a welcome new identity with the Commons. We particularly enjoyed designing an ensemble of structures that integrate dynamic shade to complement the Park and surrounding areas. The structures support an experience enriching a variety of accessible activities including play, dining and relaxation,” said Marlon Blackwell, Design Principal of Marlon Blackwell Architects.——Marlon Blackwell, Design Principal of Marlon Blackwell Architects

▼多样的娱乐设施，Various recreation facility©Johnny Than Photography

Commons 娱乐场是 Play Your Park 最新的项目，该项目是耗资 5550 万美元的资本运作项目，旨在提升并维护 Hermann 公园的使用。该项目包括 Commons 娱乐场、McWilliams 狗公园和一项新的公共艺术计划，履行了保护协会为当下的人们和他们的后代改善公园体验的承诺。

The Commons is the latest project in Play Your Park, a $55.5 million capital campaign aimed at improving and maintaining Hermann Park. This campaign, which encompasses projects including the Commons, the McWilliams Dog Park and a renewed public art initiative, underscores the Conservancy’s commitment to enhancing the park experience for current and future generations.

▼属于自己的空间，Separate spaces©Johnny Than Photography

随着休斯顿不断地发展，Hermann 公园保护协会坚持其承诺，调整和开发这个独特的场地，以满足多样的社区需求。Commons 娱乐场的落地标志着该愿景的进一步落实，它带来了供家庭、亲友和邻居共聚一堂，留下珍贵记忆的场所。

——Doreen Stoller, Hermann 公园保护协会主席

As Houston continues to evolve, Hermann Park Conservancy upholds its commitment to adapt and grow this special place to meet the needs of its diverse community. The completion of the Commons represents a significant step forward in realizing this vision, providing a space where families, friends and neighbors can come together to create lasting memories. ——Doreen Stoller, president of Hermann Park Conservancy

▼秋千，Swings©Johnny Than Photography

除了这些设计上的改进，Comoons 还翻新了 Hermann 公园铁路列车路线，在新命名的 Wortham 展馆附近新建了一个车站，方便游客到达公园的各个景点。得益于新的路线，Hermann 公园保护协会将会把单程票改变成在每个车站都可购买的日票，确保游客能够灵活享受全天不受限乘坐。

▼建设中鸟瞰，Aerial view under construction©Johnny Than Photography

In addition to these design enhancements, the Commons will also introduce a revised Hermann Park Railroad train route with a new station near the newly-named Wortham Pavilion offering visitors convenient access to explore the Park’s various attractions. With the updated route, Hermann Park Conservancy will transition from a single-ride ticketing structure to day passes available for mobile purchase at each station, ensuring that visitors have the flexibility to enjoy unlimited rides throughout the day.

▼概览效果图，Rendering of overview©Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

▼餐厅效果图，Rendering of picnic pavilion©Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

▼植被效果图，Rendering of plants©Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

▼卫生间效果图，Rendering of toilet©Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

▼小路效果图，Rendering of path©Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

▼设施效果图，Rendering of facility©Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

▼水景效果图，Rendering of water front©Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

▼聚集空间效果图，Rendering of gathering space©Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates