跨越两个街区的伊萨卡公共空间是一条朝气满溢的的商业步行街，也是城中的社区和经济中心。Sasaki在过去数年与当地市政府和市民紧密合作，为该区重新筹划设计概念，务求通过各种措施升级改造区内的公用设施和形象。项目以伊萨卡壮观的峡谷景观为灵感，将优美的山景引入城市肌理，建立一个充满生机与活力的中心地区。别树一帜的铺装图案反映了该区的历史文脉，与一片丘谷景致完美融合。茂密的花草树木为街头添上无穷生命力，缔造绿意盎然的行人休闲区。

The Ithaca Commons is a two-block pedestrian mall that serves as the social and economic heart of Ithaca. Sasaki worked closely with city leadership and the community in a multi-year process to renovate this iconic space, including extensive utility and surface upgrades. The project’s design draws inspiration from the striking gorges of Ithaca, incorporating them into the urban fabric of the city to establish a vibrant, active center. The distinctive paving pattern blends historic circulation patterns of the area with the linear quality of the geologic features of the gorges. Planted amenity zones seem to grow from the splits in the stone in a controlled, yet natural, succession.

改造后的项目是一个融合商业零售与社区休闲的公共空间。主要商业街州街（State Street）的中央走道不仅提供宽敞的步行空间，也能为街道两旁的商店之间开拓清晰的视野，有需要时更能开放予公共服务车辆使用。行人休闲区两侧尽是动感十足的设计元素，有多姿多彩的花草植物、固定座席、可移动桌椅、公用设施以及极具玩味的游戏空间等。

The realized project improves the Commons both as a retail environment and community gathering space. The main retail corridor of State Street has a wide central walkway that provides a clear pedestrian promenade, opens up sight lines between storefronts, provides clear occasional service access. Flanking amenity zones are dynamic places replete with horticultural displays, fixed seating, moveable table and chairs, utility infrastructure, and interpretive play spaces.

与州街垂直的班克巷（Bank Alley）为各种即兴表演和休闲聚会提供场地。新设在其北端的特色亭阁以伯尼·米尔顿命名，以纪念他对社区的贡献。那里不但成为整个公共空间的全新门户，还可以充当独一无二的表演舞台。水景设计以当地起伏跌宕、群山万壑的风景为灵感，带来有趣的视觉和听觉效果的同时，更与四季气氛相互辉映。

Perpendicular to State Street, Bank Alley creates an improvised performance and gathering space. A new pavilion on the north end, dedicated to community member Bernie Milton, is both a gateway to the Commons and an iconic stage. A water feature, inspired by the cracking, splitting characteristics of the stone found in Ithaca’s gorges, provides visual, aural and seasonal interest.

在项目过程中，设计团队不时与市民会面，聆听他们对设计方案的意见。公众的参与对项目的可持续发展极其重要。本方案利用结构性土壤材料，使树木和原生植被能在泥土量充足的场地上蓬勃生长；高效能的LED挂灯在整个区域营造出优雅独特的光影效果；给排水系统和铺面的设计则以耐久性为宗旨，以求尽量减低维护需求。

Public meetings and feedback were an integral component of the design process as was a deep commitment to sustainability. Trees and native plant beds are sited with ample soil volume, the benefit of the use of structural soil. High-efficiency LED cable-hung lighting creates an elegant and memorable ceiling of light. Drainage and paving systems are designed for long-term success and minimal maintenance.

项目名称：伊萨卡公共空间再设计

项目位置：美国纽约州伊萨卡市

业主：伊萨卡市政府

现状：2016年夏季完成

规模：7,000平方米

团队: HOLT建筑设计事务所

设计范围：平面设计丶规划及城市设计丶景观建筑丶土木工程

摄影师: ©Christian Phillips

Project name: Ithaca Commons Redesign

Project location: ITHACA, NY

Client name: City of Ithaca

Completion date: completed Summer 2016

Size: 75,000 SF

Services: Graphic Design, Planning and Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

Team: HOLT Architects

Photographer: ©Christian Phillips