We saw the opportunity to use the site as having a different character or sense of place to the busy urban environment that it sits in. As the growth of urban life becomes more and more rapid, the need for public places which provide relief spaces grows with it.
People seek temporary niches and little opportunities to get away from the hectic urban life.
The creation of urban oasis is not unprecedented. Areas such as Paley Plaza and New york's Museum of Modern Art outdoor space give out excellent example of a relief space. In our proposal, we had the choice of relocating the existing loading dock on the site. In addition to that, we proposed a mural on the northside to add a sense of liveliness to the space. The two levels of this public space is connected by a ramp system on the south side of the place.