2020 Semester 2 ABPL30061 Landscape Studio 4: Designed Ecologies
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Matthew Guan Lin Huang 1025314
The Old Corkman Pub & Carlton Block Process Documentation Portfolio
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ABPL30061 Landscape Studio 4: Designed Ecologies
CATALOGUE PROJECT 1: THE OLD CORKMAN PUB
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PROJECT 2: CARLTON BLOCK
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i. Project Introduction
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i. Project Introduction
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ii. Site Analysis
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ii. Site Analysis
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iii. Exploration
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iii. Exploration
a. Form
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a. Concept
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b. Public Space
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b. Concept Development
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c. Typography
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c. Reflection
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d. Water System
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iv. Design Intention
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a. Identifying Needs
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b. Design Responses
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iv. Design Intention v. Design Iterations
a. Urban Atmosphere
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v. Final Design
b. University Square
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a. Drafting
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c. Plant Research
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b. WSUD
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c. Civic Square
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d. Green Corrifor
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e. Equal Access
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f. Planting
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vi. Final Design
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PROJECT 1: THE OLD CORKMAN PUB
PROJECT
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THE OLD CORKMAN PUB
i. MINOR SITE INTRODUCTION In preparation for designing the major site, we will use a smaller site within the Carlton / Northern inner-city precinct to explore and test ideas and processes. The little design site was the old Corkman Pub on the corner of Pelham and Leicester St, opposite University Square. The first six weeks of the semester were dedicated to exploring design via a series of thematic for developing an ecologically sensitive urban design response. These include public space, topography, water systems, urban greening, urban micro climates. Each of these themes will be connected and developed into a comprehensive design intention to be carried across to the major design site.
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PROJECT 1: THE OLD CORKMAN PUB
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Before Demolishment The Corkman Irish Pub was built in 1857 on the corner of Leicester St and Pelham St, Carlton. In October 2016, The Corkman Irish Pub was demolished by its owners without the relevant permits. The Corkman Irish Pub had stood at the corner of Leicester and Pelham streets, Carlton for 159 years. Our design brief is to tranform this site to an open space taking into a series of considerations related to ecologies including context, topography, public space, water system, urban greening/ atmoshpere...
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THE O CORK
MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL
ii. WALK INTO SITE
a. Street Corner View A heritage brick wall on the south of the site and building on the east set limit to the design. Considerations need to be taken in terms of entrance, circulation and water flow.
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b. University Square View
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UNIVERSITY SQUARE
The newly finished University Square renewal project has gentrified the appearance and function of the square. However, some of the former qualities such as large trees, heavy shading and seclusion from the surroundings has deminished. Therefore, I came up with the intention to create a small semi-private public space and give privacy to the users. 7
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iii. EXPLORATION
forms, then public space, topography, water systems, urban greening and urban micro climate. And certain researchs related The exploration process is consist of six stages, first is the exploration of
to plants were also done in response to meet the effect of design with different requirment.
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street run-off Permeable paving
Raingarden collecting street run-off
Stepping Lawn
roof run-off
Lower level raingarden collecting street and roof run-off
Tree pits
Rain
Roof run-off
Street run-off from curb Excess water goes directly to stormwater drainage
Water Detail Diagram
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iii. EXPLORATION a. Form For the first series of charrettes we explored the possibility of forms from simple design languages. Complexities and details were left secondary. In the quick exercise some interesting forms came up and started the journey of this studio. It is interesting to see how simple design languages can bring a design with strong characteristics and break up the dull square shape and provide the potential to further development.
EXE.1 Patch
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EXE.2 Levels
EXE.3 Circulation + Privacy
EXE.4 Temporary + Linkage
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iii. EXPLORATION a. Form
EXE.5 Geometric 12
Planting Table
In the charrette of one of the most common function that a space carries, a eating space, I found the area of planting and space for human activitiy in a harmonious ratio and I started to think how forms can play role in balancing the softscape and hardscape as well as human activities and natural system.
EXE.6 Eating Space 13
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iii. EXPLORATION b. Public Space What is the value of public space
Gathering
in cities? How does public space
In the begining, the most basic funtion of a public space gathering is carried out in exprimentation of the charrette.
make us feel about a place? What makes a good public space for users to occupy? There are many answers to the questions, but to me, as a international student in Melbourne, I think public space gives us the first impression to the city and space to escape from apartments. It welcomes everyone, accessible and tolerant to all groups of people. I like to spend time in public spaces because it makes me
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sense the energy and vibe of the
EXE.1 Gathering
city and feel like I am part of it.
The sense of gathering is achieved by creating a central space in the middle for user.
Spacing Placing of planting area and manipulation of entrance can have decisive importance.
Ground pattern as indication Ground pattern as a non-erected design element is often negelected, however, it can still be informative for giving user certain signals, such as directional flow, place to stay...
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iii. EXPLORATION b. Public Space
EXE.2 Gathering + Performance
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EXE.3 Gathering + Performance + Social distance
A central platform is distinguished from the other of the site to provide space for performer and centralised focal point for viewers.
Additional layer of social distancing is applied in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health situation. Keeping people apart for at least 1.5 meters by manipulating vegetations.
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EXE.4 Gathering + Social distance S2 Users are seperated to groups by placing vertical elements to the site without disrupting the ability to see to the centre. 17
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iii. EXPLORATION b. Public Space
Isolation In contradtion to gathering, design for privacy and isolation in public space is less common. However, it is crucial to have certain degree of privacy for users to have comfort occupation.
Seclusion and privacy is achieved by bringing in different levels and vertical furnitures as physical isolation. However, security can be a problem in this scenario. EXE.1 Isolation 18
Section S1
Section S2
Furniture Details
Isometric 19
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iii. EXPLORATION b. Public Space
EXE.2 Isolation + Plant
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In this exercise, lower to middle storey plants act as the physical barrier to separate people while remaining moderate degree of visibility so security is assured.
Public Space Precedent
Ohori Park, Fukuoka, Japan
The Ohori Park in Fukuoka is a habitable park for users of all age. Circulation is divided to multiple parts, slow footpath for pedestrains, middle speed path for runners and cyclist track for bicycles. Seatings are placed along edges provide rest and view to the lake in the center. Cafe, bistros and other facilities contributes to the various programs despite static or dynamic to ensure the park has a place for everyone.
EXE.3 Multiple Programs To test idea based on precedent, I tried to incorporate different programs with public space. This does provide a better chance for everyone to enjoy the space. But due to the dramatic difference in scale between these two sites, various programs seem a bit too crowded in this site. 21
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iii. EXPLORATION c. Topography As almost the most powerful tool of landscape architect, the modification of typography can cast hugh impact on the site. In these exercises, I explored how to model different typographies and how they has potential possibilities for further development.
EXE.1 Fracture Directing water flow below floor level 22
EXE.2 Blob Informal habitable slope 23
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iii. EXPLORATION c. Topography
EXE.3 Tilt Scenic landscape 24
Height change as potential way of controlling circulation flow and identifying the prominance of spaces
EXE.4 Boxes 25
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iii. EXPLORATION d. Water System
Water Sensitive Urban Design
EXE. 1 Swale 26
Sunken, create division of space
In this exploration, we use one of the Water Sensitive Urban Design strategies to inform design.
EXE. 2 Tree Pit Heavily shaded, potential to create urban forest 27
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iii. EXPLORATION d. Water System
EXE. 3 Raingarden Surrounding edges provide user places to stay and central focal point provide something to look at
Hero Perspective
Pocket Detail Perspective
This exercise set the foundation of the final design of my first project.
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iii. EXPLORATION d. Water System
Water Detail Design
Water Entry 30
Wa
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Water Exit 31
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iv. DESIGN INTENTION - Small public open space for university student/staffs and other potential users to
temporarily occupy and rest (class break, short exercise) - Implementing City of Melbourne urban greening strategies (variety of species etc.) and WSUD (rain garden + swale) to create a cozy environment and microclimate to potentially help to ease the urban heat island effect and slowing the stormwater - reflecting surrounding aesthetics, responding design language to University Square
Zoning 32
Identifying Footpath
Schematic Aesthetic garden
Public Space Stepping lawn
Lawn
Informal eating space Pedestrain shortcut
Temporary stay WSUD
Non-patron
Circulation Flow
WSUD - raingarden swale Potential bridge
Form Generation
Aesthetic garden Tree
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Design Diagrams 33
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v. ITERATION a. Urban Atmosphere
To help improve urban atmosphere, this iteration considered applying different vegetation. Trees provide shading can help lowering underneath temperature during summer. Shrubs and grasses conducting evapotranspiration can also help to fight against urban heat island which makes the space more habitable.
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Street Cornor Perspective
b. University Square Unversity square is large, open, more public and lack of shading after the rennovation.
To distinguish our small site from the square, it should provide what the square cannot. Therefore, closure, privacy and shading is cosidered.
Street Cornor Perspective
Plan
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v. ITERATION c. Plants
Plants Lower Than 1m
Plants for Slope Condition
Tree
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Plants for WSUD
Plant Scale Diagram
Inspired by the weekly plant research, privacy in this small site is achieved by the use of large shrubs. They act as great visual barriers as well as meeting the urban greening intention.
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vi. FINAL DESIGN
Contour & Water Diagram 38
Tree & Shadow Diagram 39
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vi. FINAL DESIGN
Pespective 1_ Plant Screening 40
Pespective 2_Public Privacy 41
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vi. FINAL DESIGN
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Pespective 3_Urban Atmosphere 43
PROJECT 2: CARLTON BLOCK
I. MAJOR SITE INTRODUCTION The main and final design site for this studio will be a city block currently under development, bordered by Swanston St, Bouverie St, Victoria St and Queensbury St. For this project we will turn back the clock to 2013 and assume that it was designated a park prior to the most recent apartment blocks being built. The studio will work on the assumption that a new brief was handed down prior to full development of the site, and will include a number of key considerations including hydrology, urban ecology, heritage, contemporary and future conditions.
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II. WALK INTO SITE a e
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Existing Buildings to Consider a. The Pixel Building b. Bluestone building remains c. RMIT Design Hub d. Heritage Brewery e. The Queensbury Hotel 46
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> In 1858 Rosenberg and Company founded a brewery at 24 Bouverie Street, North Melbourne and traded as the North Melbourne Brewery. This enterprise lasted for little over twelve months and in 1859 the brewery closed down. In 1864 a Mr John Bellman reopened the brewery naming it the Carlton Brewery, after the new title given to the area immediately north of the city. The former Carlton and United Brewery is of historical, architectural and technical importance to the State of Victoria.
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GE BREWERY BLUESTONE BUILDING REMAINS
QUEENSBERRY HOTEL Renovated pub from 1890
THE PIXEL BUILDING Decibel Architecture Studio
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iii. EXPLORATION a. Concept With all the explorations, knowledge and skills gained in the first project, I started exploration for the second project by identifying a concept.
Wind
Flood
Heat
Entrance Gardens
1. Extreme Weather Experience Large open park stimulates different extreme weather micro-climate for public educational purpose. 48
Drought
Walkpath Ecological/natrual area Cycling Circuit
Constructed/transaction Area
2. Urban Park Combining natural and constructed environment to provide space for recreational activities such as cycling, jogging etc,. 49
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3. Business Precint Concentrated business percint for small business to serve the surrounding neighbourhood. Various programs contribute to the block’s commercial liveliness. 50
4. Recreation Precint Based on concept 3, an outdoor gymnasium is sketched instead of creating a business precint which is more of the subject of urban planning. This inclues placing standard size sports’ courts and creating flat levels to make these work. 51
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iii. EXPLORATION b. Concept Development Identifying large, key areas such as lawn, WSUD and most importantly - the courts.
Draft Plan_Zoning 52
Draft Plan_Water System
Draft Plan_Multiple Circulations 53
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iii. EXPLORATION b. Concept Development Digital model is made to test out how the design works 3 dimensionally.
Model 1. Sunken Ground 54
Model 2. Raised Ground 55
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iii. EXPLORATION c. Reflection
Forms were set at very early stage of design which limited the ability for development and iteration. Although the intent of design was clear, it left out a lot of unused space and secluded lots of people from using it. I did not want this happen at this site since it is located next to one of the most busy streets in Melbourne and will be expecting lots of visitors.
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In the model, design language appeared rather weird comparing its surrounding environment.
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iv. DESIGN INTENTION a. Identifying Needs After reflected on the developed concept, I decided to reimagine the block by first thinking the ‘WHY’ of this design.
There is very little options for civic events to happen along Swanston and
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Elizabeth Streets where ought to be the most influencial places. In CBD, many open public space are privately owned:
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Parliament House, The Old Treasury Building, State Library of Victoria,
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Federation Square and Queen Victoria Market. Which leads me thinking of creating a public civic space to give more freedom and when there is a need.
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Privately Owned Public Space
Population forecast - City of Melbourne
Future
Population Growth
Demand for Green Space
2. Recreational Green Space 59
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iv. DESIGN INTENTION b. Design Responses
Concept Diagrams 60
Zoning
Water System 61
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v. FINAL DESIGN a. Drafting
Form Generation 62
Identifying Footpath & WSUD
Modelling Design 63
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v. FINAL DESIGN b. WSUD
For WSUD, individual seperated raingardens were positioned along the edges created by the height change from zoning. Then I thought why not utlising the edges more effectively? A large swale crossing the whole site with greater catchment capacity was the result. Individual Raingardens to Swale 64
Area of site: Area of drainage inlet from Queensberry Street:
21227 m2 +
Total Catchment Area:
17980 m2 = 39208 m2
Expected swale area 2% of catchment area:
784 m2
Swale area:
1826 m2
Swale Capacity Calculation 65
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In the process of designing bridges, the idea of mud crack appeared. This type of landform does not only provide chances for crossing, it also helps to slow down the water velocity.
Water Detail_Mud Crack Crossing
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v. FINAL DESIGN b. WSUD
Canopy Corridor
Sectional Perspective _Surface Water Flow 68
Thicket Crossing
Lawn
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Raised Platform
Footpath Entrance (Queensberry St.)
Hard Surface Water Flow
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v. FINAL DESIGN b. WSUD
Precedent: Teardrop Park by Michael Van Valkenburg Landscape Architects To eliminate the dull effect that vertical edge has, stoney wall can be applied. Stormwater enter from the drain can flow down the wall to create waterfall as point of interest. 70
Water Wall Precedent
Water Entrance Detail
Stone Wall Perspective
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v. FINAL DESIGN c. Civic Square
As the most significant part of the design, the central raised platform other social event to happen. The form is simple with transferable fu encourages crowd to surround and at other times it can be seating o
Perspectives_Raised Platform
m give space for civic or unctions. The highest level or act as an amphitheatre.
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v. FINAL DESIGN c. Civic Square
Perspective_Protest
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Isometric_Large Civic Event
Green Corridor
Lawn
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RMIT Design Hub
RMIT Design Hub Sunken Step
Ulmus minor 'Atinia' Green Corridor
Lawn
Centre Swale
RMIT Design Hub Sunken Step
RMIT Design Hub
Corymbia maculata
Green Corridor
Lawn
Centre Swale
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Footpath
Footpath
RMIT Design Hub Sunken Step
RMIT Design Hub
Corymbia maculata
Lawn
Lawn
Corymbia maculata Sunken Plaza
Edge Swale
Edge Swale
Sunken Plaza
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Edge Swale
Sunken Plaza
Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' Ramp
Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'
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Raised Platform
Ramp Platform
Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'
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v. FINAL DESIGN d. Green Corridor
Thie area provide space for outdoor activities for surrounding neighbourhood. The footpath is meandered for exploring and jogging. Trees are plant along the path to create a green and shaded corrdor. Lawns sit in the sides of the path give space for activities such as picnic or simply resting.
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Plan_Green Corridor
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v. FINAL DESIGN e. Equal Access
To meet the DDA compliance and enable access, the area of significance which is th plaza can be accessed by people with wh This allows them to take part in events.
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v. FINAL DESIGN e. Equal Access
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v. FINAL DESIGN f. Planting
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