Components of the space

Taylor Street Design Guidelines

The components of the space

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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


The Walls of the space can be trees.


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 :


It contributes to the beauty of urban spaces when light falls on plants, fountains, sculptures, buildings, and other features in the urban context.

Lighting :


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



Short Lighting columns: with different shapes and sizes



hanged 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


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.


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.


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.


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 .


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.


Tree planters and pots :

There are Many types of tree planters and are available for both tree and flowers.


Public Telephones :


Shelters:

Which are used for waiting public transportation


Subway entrances :


Clocks,

trash container,

and drinking fountains :



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


They can act as:

A beautifying elements:


They can :

provide shading:


They can act as:

landmarks:

Ageing or rare trees


They can act as:

walls for the space


They can act as:

a buffer: For preventing wind or creating privacy


They can act as:

Barrier

To divide the space


They can act as:

A ground cover:

They can :

direct movement:

They can :

direct vision:


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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