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Taylor Street Design Guidelines
The components of the space
The components of the spaceUsesPhysical componentswallsfloorsrooffurniture
Are the vertical elements which surround the space and give the space its shape and size and other variable characters.
Components of the space1. The walls:
Walls are basic elements in defining the space 1. The walls:Components of the space
Well defined spaceUndefined space
Are important in directing movement in the space.
Components of the space1. The walls:
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF WALLS?
Components of the spaceTypes of walls:
The Walls of the space can be buildings
Components of the spaceTypes of walls:
The Walls of the space can be trees.
Components of the spaceTypes of walls:
The Walls of the space can be fences.
Types of walls:
The Walls of the space can be topography of the land.
Components of the space2. The floors:The floor of the space is the base on which all the activities of the space happen.
The floor can be flat or with levels.
Components of the space2. The floors:The floor can be soft from lawn or sand ...
The paving pattern can divide the space into zones Zone for pedestrianZone for furnitureZone for shoppingThe paving pattern gives order to the overall design of the space.
Components of the space2. The floors:The paving type varies depending upon many factors like the use of the space:
Near beaches paths are paved with rough pavement to prevent slipping
Components of the space2. The floors:The paving types varies depending upon many factors like the history of the space:
In developing a historic area we use the same type of old pavement to preserve the character of the area
Components of the space3. The roof :Usually the sky is the roof for urban open spaces.
Components of the space3. The roof :Sometimes parts of the space can be covered for specific purposes, like providing shading, privacy, defining the spaceThe roof can be from concrete, or plants, textile ..
Components of the space
4. Furniture of the space
Hardscape elementssoftscape elements
Trees and plantsLighting
Seats
Fountains
Lighting :
Lighting has many functions in urban spaces:
It extends the time of using urban spaces.
It provides safety and security.
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Lighting :
Lighting has many functions in urban spaces:
It contributes to the beauty of urban spaces when light falls on plants, fountains, sculptures, buildings, and other features in the urban context.
Lighting :
Lighting has many functions in urban spaces:
It leads the movement to specific directions
Types of Lighting units :
There are variable types of lighting units:
Lighting columns: with different shapes and sizes
Types of Lighting units :
There are variable types of lighting units:
Short Lighting columns: with different shapes and sizes
Types of Lighting units :
There are variable types of lighting units:
hanged Lighting units:
Types of Lighting units :
There are variable types of lighting units:
Lighting spots: which are fixed in the ground
Tree grates :
Tree grates are the horizontal cover of the planting hole
Are used to enable water to reach the roots of a tree
And to provide a wider space for walking.
Its area should be more than 1 m2 to allow ventilation to the soil 4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Tree Collar :
A vertical element which surround the stem of the tree to protect it.
It is fixed in the tree grate
The corner of tree collar should be curved to prevent causing harm for pedestrians
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Signs :
They convey messages that are essential to the function and safety of a space.
The sign should be clear specific- and attractive
There should be a harmony between sings design and their context and between the signs in the same area.
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
The signs can determine a direction or a speed limit so they should be clear , accurate and specific
The signs can be commercial signs so they should be attractive and add to the overall design of buildings.
Sculptures :
Sculptures and other public arts are important elements in improving the quality of the urban environment.
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Sculptures :
Sculptures can act as landmarks which help in creating a clear urban image.
Fountains :
Fountains and pools are often the focal elements of a public space.
Water has many unique characters.
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
The sound of water help in creating the feel of relaxation besides the cooling effect of water .Fountains :
Fountains :
The merge between using sculptures and water adds a lot to the quality of urban environment
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elementsStreet Art :
Bollards :
They act as a barrier separating traffic from pedestrian areas .
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Seating :
The type and placement of sitting areas depend upon many factors like the function of the space, the users .
But in general setting area should be shaded- the seats should be comfortable from durable materials- with attractive shapes.
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Tree planters and pots :
There are Many types of tree planters and are available for both tree and flowers.
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Public Telephones :
Components of the space
Shelters:
Which are used for waiting public transportation
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Subway entrances :
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Clocks,
trash container,
and drinking fountains :
4. Furniture of the space: Hardscape elements
Components of the space
4. Furniture of the space
Hardscape elementssoftscape elements
Trees and plantsLighting
Seats
Fountains
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
Trees and plants:
Play an essential role in urban spaces both functionally and aesthetically
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
They can act as:
A beautifying elements:
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
They can :
provide shading:
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
They can act as:
landmarks:
Ageing or rare trees
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
They can act as:
walls for the space
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
They can act as:
a buffer: For preventing wind or creating privacy
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
They can act as:
Barrier
To divide the space
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
They can act as:
A ground cover:
They can :
direct movement:
They can :
direct vision:
4. Furniture of the space: Softscape elements
They can act as:
Sculptures:
Sculpture, seat and shed
We can merge between more than one element of space furniture to make variable functions.
Tree planter and seats
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