Location: United States
Year: 1967
Paley Park is situated in the cultural district of Midtown Manhattan, surrounded on three sides by high-rise buildings. Its central location makes the site highly accessible.
Paley Park was once a nightclub, but it has since been transformed. Before being repurposed, many people believed the POS was unsafe due to a perceived high level of crime. To address their concerns, steps were taken to improve visibility and make the park more welcoming. For example, the entrance was opened up, and vision-obstructing shrubs were removed. These measures were implemented to give users a greater sense of safety.
The chairs and tables in Paley Park are designed to be lightweight and easily movable. This allows users to rearrange the furniture according to their needs and preferences, adding an element of customisation and flexibility to their experience.
At the heart of Paley Park lies a 6m tall “waterfall” that serves both as a centrepiece and an effective buffer against the noise of the city. It produces white noise that blocks out the sounds from the surrounding streets.
In addition to the waterfall, Paley Park also features other natural sound barriers, such as low tree canopies and walls covered with dense ivy plants.
At the heart of Paley Park lies a 6m tall “waterfall” that serves both as a centrepiece and an effective buffer against the noise of the city. It produces white noise that blocks out the sounds from the surrounding streets.
In addition to the waterfall, Paley Park also features other natural sound barriers, such as low tree canopies and walls covered with dense ivy plants.
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