The ‘ city block ’ development was intentionally designed as a number of individual buildings with their own unique language and personality all linked and unified around an internal central public square or court . This court acts as a wonderful filter for pedestrian movement linking the many buildings of the overall Bridgeways precinct to the newly designed Ratanga Park and waterfront . The mixed use nature of this development will
ensure all day activity and life beyond the 9-5 working day .
The use of tactile and warm materials was intentional to create a place for people to feel comfortable to work , live , and play . It is important when developing largely greenfield sites and expanding an urban vision not to exclude access , but rather to create inclusive spaces with facilities to sit and socialise . The architects wanted
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