Explore Bernard
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Parklets
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Parklets
Explore seven unique parklets, created by local landscape architects and designers. Kick back in the shade while you enjoy interactive design and learn a little more about our local culture and climate.
- Swingin’ Beatz, Created by CTQ Consultants, Ltd.
489 Bernard Ave.- Swingin’ Beatz has given the team at CTQ the opportunity to present a fun, interactive outdoor space which will appeal to people of all ages. Visitors can swing to the beat in a shady hammock, create some original music, take a framed photo as a souvenir, and even educate themselves on the impacts urbanization and climate change.
- Swingin’ Beatz has given the team at CTQ the opportunity to present a fun, interactive outdoor space which will appeal to people of all ages. Visitors can swing to the beat in a shady hammock, create some original music, take a framed photo as a souvenir, and even educate themselves on the impacts urbanization and climate change.
- Okanagan Sunflower, Ecora Engineering & Research Group, Ltd.
328 Bernard Ave.- This parklet brings Kelowna’s official flower, the Arrowleaf Balsamroot or Okanagan Sunflower, to life on a whole new scale. Visitors can lounge in the shade under the oversized flowers during the day, and solar lighting will allow the space to be enjoyed in the evening. All the materials for Okanagan Sunflower are recycled from the community and will be donated at the end of the season. There will be an interactive board with information about the Okanagan Sunflower to help educate visitors about this cherished local species. Local school children will make their own smaller Okanagan Sunflowers that will hang from the larger flowers.
- This parklet brings Kelowna’s official flower, the Arrowleaf Balsamroot or Okanagan Sunflower, to life on a whole new scale. Visitors can lounge in the shade under the oversized flowers during the day, and solar lighting will allow the space to be enjoyed in the evening. All the materials for Okanagan Sunflower are recycled from the community and will be donated at the end of the season. There will be an interactive board with information about the Okanagan Sunflower to help educate visitors about this cherished local species. Local school children will make their own smaller Okanagan Sunflowers that will hang from the larger flowers.
- Keep the Cool, Ride the Wave, PWL Partnership Landscape Architects with Holland Landscapers and LifeSpace Gardens (SiPs)
411 Bernard Ave.- As a community, we can collectively build resilience to climate change challenges and protect the most vulnerable by proactively caring for ourselves by drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, seeking ways to keep cool, and reducing energy demands. Reflecting on the abundance of outdoor amenities Kelowna offers and its community strength, our team celebrates ways to stay cool and reduce energy by beating the heat with shade, breeze & waves. Our parklet integrates unique design elements to help you find moments of natural respite from the heat of the street.
- As a community, we can collectively build resilience to climate change challenges and protect the most vulnerable by proactively caring for ourselves by drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, seeking ways to keep cool, and reducing energy demands. Reflecting on the abundance of outdoor amenities Kelowna offers and its community strength, our team celebrates ways to stay cool and reduce energy by beating the heat with shade, breeze & waves. Our parklet integrates unique design elements to help you find moments of natural respite from the heat of the street.
- Bernard on the Rocks, PMG Landscape Architects
435 Bernard Ave.- Few things beat the heat better than a refreshing patio cocktail–just be careful not to spill! Using vibrant beach umbrellas and pink artificial turf, Bernard on the Rocks plays on the forms and colours of a summer patio cocktail. This colourful streetside retreat is perfect for those looking to catch up with friends or relax on their own.
- Few things beat the heat better than a refreshing patio cocktail–just be careful not to spill! Using vibrant beach umbrellas and pink artificial turf, Bernard on the Rocks plays on the forms and colours of a summer patio cocktail. This colourful streetside retreat is perfect for those looking to catch up with friends or relax on their own.
- Vibe and Beat the Heat, Stantec Consulting, Ltd.
510 Bernard Ave.- Stantec’s own Community Development group, in collaboration with Romex and Architek, is excited to present our parklet design, which providse a space to grow with the City of Kelowna: to reconnect with old friends, forge new relationships and become reacquainted with the culture of the city. Our design also responds to the pressing challenges we face as climate change leads to more extreme heat conditions, reflecting on how we can address these with sustainable design approaches.
- Stantec’s own Community Development group, in collaboration with Romex and Architek, is excited to present our parklet design, which providse a space to grow with the City of Kelowna: to reconnect with old friends, forge new relationships and become reacquainted with the culture of the city. Our design also responds to the pressing challenges we face as climate change leads to more extreme heat conditions, reflecting on how we can address these with sustainable design approaches.
- BreezeWAVE, Thinkspace Architecture, Planning and Interior Design
513 Bernard Ave.- breezeWAVE celebrates the natural amenities of Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley, while providing the public with a dynamic and interactive place to pause on Bernard. Wood framing represents a thriving industrial sector, sailboat trampoline netting utilized as seating pays homage to the lake and local watersports, canvas draping for shade emphasizes the cooling effect of the wind and symbolizes sails on the lake, and chalkboards create a space for creativity. We hope our parklet provides an opportunity to share time with friends and family, feel the movement of air through the street, and feel movement in a static built environment.
- breezeWAVE celebrates the natural amenities of Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley, while providing the public with a dynamic and interactive place to pause on Bernard. Wood framing represents a thriving industrial sector, sailboat trampoline netting utilized as seating pays homage to the lake and local watersports, canvas draping for shade emphasizes the cooling effect of the wind and symbolizes sails on the lake, and chalkboards create a space for creativity. We hope our parklet provides an opportunity to share time with friends and family, feel the movement of air through the street, and feel movement in a static built environment.
- B{eat} the Heat, Urban Systems, Ltd.
Approx. 528 Bernard Ave.- B{eat} the Heat celebrates the solar energy that grows our food, reminding us that with a resilient mind-set the heat can be an asset. The parklet will showcase a beautiful palette of fast-growing vegetables such as tomatoes and peas, as well as hardy herbs like rosemary and lavender.
- B{eat} the Heat celebrates the solar energy that grows our food, reminding us that with a resilient mind-set the heat can be an asset. The parklet will showcase a beautiful palette of fast-growing vegetables such as tomatoes and peas, as well as hardy herbs like rosemary and lavender.
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- Birds’ Eye (294 Bernard Ave.)
- Illustrator: Emmah Farrell
- Animator: Jacen Dennis
- Music: Branchroot Ensemble
- Description: Our natural environment is a place of growth, but what we encourage to grow is dependent on our care-taking actions. The relationship humans/settlers have to the species of the Okanagan Valley requires conscious celebration and conservation. The potential relationships we have with Siya (Saskatoon Berry) and Bitter Root are among the essential ecological foundations explored in this installation, titled Bird’s Eye. Witness plants powerfully emerge as the dynamic sounds of saxophone, cello and drums gradually build into the sonic equivalent of explosive growth.
- Coyote (348 Bernard Ave.)
- Illustrator: Liz Ranney
- Animator: Jacen Dennis
- Music: Shera Kelly, Natureverse
- Description: The coyote is a sneaky animal with many creation myths surrounding its existence. While many species struggle to survive extinction, the coyote population is increasing. This song anthropomorphizes the coyote, but we can’t presume to know what coyotes are thinking or feeling. In this piece, our coyote is running through the night, outwitting its enemies. The loop goes on and on without end, reflecting the survival nature of the coyote and their tenacious resilience.
- Bernard Beasts (368 Bernard Ave.)
- Illustrator: Kristi Clarke, Paper Alibi
- Animator: Emily Stubbs
- Music: Michael Averill
- Description: Humanity is in danger of taking itself much too seriously. Bernard Beasts is a friendly reminder to stop and laugh a little. These charismatic creatures, created by Kristi Clarke, were brought to life with the edgy musical theatrics of Songs By Death (performance alias of Michael Averill), and a song titled “Creepy Little Creeps,” cowritten with Marissa DiBlassio. Emily Stubbs infused the magic of animated movement into the wacky nature inspired critters of the wild, giving rise to their mysterious song and dance. Perhaps this is what really happens on Bernard after midnight.
- Let it Slide (453 Bernard Ave.)
- Illustrator: Moozhan Ahmadzadegan
- Animator: Reuben Scott
- Music: Will Hoffman, Willie Four Milli
- Description: This piece illustrates the drawings one might doodle in their notebook as they drift off in class. Hoffman’s music is influenced by the high-contrast bounce of Bay area-style hip-hop. Ahmadzadegan and Scott then respond to the music through visual materials. Ahmadzadegan interprets the musical piece by drawing what came to him as he listened to the track, including items he often finds himself randomly doodling while in a daze. Scott brings the simplistic line drawings to life by adding colour and movement.
- Hidden Wonders (478 Bernard Ave.)
- Illustrator: Ashleigh Green
- Animator: Jamal Pollack
- Music: Ken Ackerman
- Description: Hidden Wonders explores the wonders of summertime and awe in the natural world. Artist Ashleigh Green paints a beautiful image full of greenery and bold lines depicting a person about to reveal the landscape hidden behind the leaves. Animator Jamal Pollack brings the scene to life, combining with Ken Ackerman’s music as a waterfall is revealed, evoking a sense of excitement and fun as we get a glimpse into a bright, saturated environment.
- Carry Me. Lay Me Down. (519 Bernard Ave.)
- Illustrator: Shauna Oddliefson
- Animator: Joanne Gervais
- Music: Alison Beaumont
- Description: This animation tells the story of ecological sorrow, with birdsong, bees buzzing, intertwined with ethereal sounds. This work references the relationships between humans and nature, and how we coexist.
- WHY (530 Bernard Ave.)
- Illustrator: Jesse Roode
- Animator: Zohreh Rastkerdar
- Music: Bo Higgs
- Description: A lake spirit cries sanguine tears questioning why humans are so selfish. Constantly left dissatisfied, wanting more, taking extra, causing each other needless suffering. Polluting the environment. Polluting their minds. Sun sets again. Rising a new dawn. WHY presents the collective pain earthlings share. A stark reminder that we are on traditional, ancestral, unceded territory.
Totally Tubular
Totally Tubular is a unique public art installation that brings a splash of colour to Meet me on Bernard. Each tube was hand-painted by a team of grade 12 students at Kelowna Secondary School. Together, the tubes enliven and invigorate the street, turning Bernard Avenue into an immersive work of art! Our thanks to the talented artists of Kelowna Secondary.
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