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calming measures have been adopted in the paving
and surface treatments, to ensure that the thresholds
between building, square and roads are as blurred
and seamless as is possible without compromising
the safety and practical requirements of such a large
development and the safety of the user.
All pedestrian and vehicular drop-off access to
the individual buildings is via a one-way pedestrian
friendly road that bisects the square. This activity of
arrival, drop off and pick up is one of the essential
ingredients in activating contemporary urban squares.
A My-Citi bus stop has been accommodated at the
Century City Square
open end of the square to further encourage and
enhance easy accessibility to the precinct for those
using public transport.
The defining architectural language and materials
palette selected has allowed enough variation in
the building aesthetic yet ensures that there is an
architectural cohesion to the scheme. The design and
planning of the square has been focused to encourage
and facilitate flexibility for social gatherings, outdoor
functions, concerts, markets, product launches and
general enjoyment of the tenants and visitors alike.
This was a crucial design aspect to ensure the urban
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