Crown Street Mall Redevelopment

Wollongong

Consultation presentation

Prepared for Wollongong City Council May 20th - 21st 2010

1. Existing steep grades on side streets +

distinctive cross fall on the mall.

2. Obstructions including furniture, planters

and steps restricts access

5. Multiple types of furniture + seating create

hapzhard and ‘unloved’ space

3. Poor visual connections into + through the mall

3. Unsafe at night time 5. Play elements are in poor condition and

obstruct pedestrian access

Existing conditions

Existing plan

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Crown Street Mall

2. Simplicity + unity

1. An inviting local place 3. A flexible space

4. A connected place

5. A safe + secure place

6. Robust + durable

Guiding Principles

Key Moves

1. Work with the existing drainage + cross fall

Work with the existing drainage + cross fall - Articulate and celebrate the flow of the water.

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Trench grate type 1

400mm wide linear trench grate; asymetrical location over exisiting SW pipe

Trench grate type 2

100mm wide secondary trench grate at 8 m centres.

SW storage tank

Option for location of SW tank for irrigation

Work with the existing drainage + cross fall - Drainage is a major issue for the mall.

- An opportunity exists to install a single

continuous element to collect stormwater along

the length of the street.

Key Moves

1. Work with the existing drainage + cross fall

2. Respond to aspect

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4000mm5500mm 11000mmNorth facing shop frontages South facing shop frontages

Solar access

Respond to aspect - Asymetrical planting of trees will provide a

unifying visual quality as well as much needed

shade on the southern side of the mall.

- Trees will be chosen for their high crowns and

straight trunks to minimise visual clutter

Respond to aspect - The intention is to create a strong avenue

quality fostering views up and down the mall.

- Strategic splashes of colour from tree

planting will contribute to the articulation of

secondary spaces

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Key Moves

1. Work with the existing drainage + cross fall

2. Respond to aspect

3. Provide clear circulation routes

Provide clear circulation routes - Provide generous path on the shady side of

the street which can accomodate emergency

vehicles and access for servicing

- Provide unimpeded access along shop

frontages for window shopping and browsing

- Consolidate tree planting to provide

unimpeded views

Circulation zone adjacent to shops 4m wide

North facing shop frontages South facing shop frontages

Central zone Unimpeded access 5m wide

Circulation zone adjacent to shops 3m wide

Circulation through trees

Provide clear circulation routes - Consolidate tree planting to provide

unimpeded views

- allow 5 m access path for emergency vehicles

Key Moves

1. Work with the existing drainage + cross fall

2. Respond to aspect

3. Provide clear circulation routes

4. Create spaces for everyday and temporary events

Create spaces for

Market stalls

- The location of the existing market area is

retained.

- The concept design provides the opportunity

to extend the market up and down the Mall as

required

- An opportunity exists to establish a night time

noodle market in the western end of the mall.

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Primary market zone

At square at the front of the church

Secondary market stall zone

Allowance for market stalls along length of the mall.

Possible future market stall zone

Opportunity for night time noodle market

Performance 6 x 8m length bleacher seats - 400mm high

Stage area 7 x 6.5 m

Stage

Performance

6840 mm high

Option 1B: Permanant canopy Option 1A: Temporary canopy Option: Open air canopy

A temporary 8 x 8 m

tensile structure can be

erected in 30 minutes by

2 people to provide all

weather protection.

Key Moves

1. Work with the existing drainage + cross fall

2. Respond to aspect

3. Provide clear circulation routes

4. Create spaces for everyday and temporary events

5. Create areas of respite

Seating + play zone under shade trees

Areas of respite

Seating + Furniture - Staggered seating weaves through the trees

providing opportunities for rest and respite.

Areas of Respite

Seating + Furniture - Location of seats allow for movement through

the Mall.

- Clear pedestrian zones occur along the footpath.

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Modular bench seating - with and without backrest

Allows for one, two and three people to sit comfortably

Seating integrated into steps/ low walls

400mm high seats and low walls

Concept perspective

To stimulate and encourage play, provide free choice and a sense of spontaneity

Opportunities for play

The mall can incorporate water elements that allow for a variety of sequences, at different times of the year.

Water elements can include a shallow water feature at the front of the church. This can be operated via timer system that can activate at key time periods throughout the day.

Jets can be activated at alternative periods and act as informal play elements.

Play elements such as stepping stones with text inlays can provide informal play spaces under the trees.

KeyStepping stones designed to fit with the paving module Water jets Water surface. Chess board

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The mall can incorporate water elements that allow for a variety of sequences, at different times of the year.

Water elements can include a shallow water feature at the front of the church. This can be operated via timer system that can activate at key time periods throughout the day.

Jets can be activated at alternative periods and act as informal play elements.

Play elements such as stepping stones with text inlays can provide informal play spaces under the trees.

Opportunities for play

Key Moves

1. Work with the existing drainage + cross fall

2. Respond to aspect

3. Provide clear circulation routes

4. Create spaces for everyday and temporary events

5. Create areas of respite

6. Create a safe, secure and delightful night time place

Light elements

- Clear coherent safe pedestrian route can be

provided in the mall

- Underawning lighting along the northern edge

- Centrally located light columns

- Light columns provide support for CCTV

Light elements

- The lights woven through the tree colonnade

utilise the tree canopies like a reflective fabric,

creating a rich and alluring night image along the

length of the mall.

- The dappled shade of the day is echoed by the

play of light and shade at night.

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8m high column for lighting +

floodlight

8m high column for lighting

Floodlighting for church

frontage

Decorative light element

Underawning lighting

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Lighting: concept view

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of lanterns

Lighting: concept view