Project Info
Millenia is a multi-billion-dollar, mixed-use urban development in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista, California. Stylus Park is the first of six uniquely themed neighborhood parks planned for this innovative sustainable development. “Interaction” is the theme of this park and the design takes inspiration from artist Henry Manning’s piece, “Social Interaction Explained,” which uses a series of forms and colors to express the variety of possibilities resulting from social interactions. A hierarchy of interactions within the design are expressed by the weaving of walkways, gathering spaces, and program elements, which work together to create a series of unique spaces to encourage socialization. The park’s central plaza is highlighted by an interactive water feature and is surrounded by a series of shade structures, informal gathering spaces, a children’s play area, comfort station, and large turf space. The open turf is anchored to the east by a secondary plaza that could also serve as a small stage for events. A dog park and pair of bocce ball courts with seating radiate from the secondary plaza and a small seating node has also been provided to further activate the interface between the park and Stylus Street. An interactive sculpture will further reinforce the points of entry and meeting places within the park.