GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
The objectives set out in the brief , have been addressed through the design development of the scheme :
• A design that is uncluttered and provides a flexible space , for a variety of users and functions that occur through the University ’ s academic year
• Create an important civic space within the campus where people want to stay and socialise , that will provide an animated space during the day and at night
• Create spaces that respond to user ’ s requirements – social , learning and quiet activities
• Compliant and have a relationship with the Masterplan public realm
• A design that respond to the buildings and functions around the Concourse
• A lighting scheme that promotes use of the space , through the feeling of safety and security , whilst providing a dynamic night time streetscape
• A scheme that focused on sustainability of materials
HLM Landscape worked with lighting designers Arup to create a vibrant public realm scheme , which included lighting the A57 bridge , bespoke seating , manufacturered off site by Evans Concrete , with integrated lighting . The paving , a significant element of the scheme , was selected from Charcon for its sustainability credentials . A new external waste recycling strategy was introduced , which has now been implemented to the wider campus . Corten was used for raised planters , introducing a contrast of materials in an urban environment . The planting was designed to respond to the site conditions , climate and aspect , providing seasonal impact which was previously lacking in the space .
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