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140-160 swan street

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site interfaces

south 

east west 

north 

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activity centres context

Source: Swan St ACSP (draft )

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townscape context

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streetscape profile

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place values

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swan st structure plan (draft)

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the proposed design

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urban design assessment

1. the land in the context of 

the swan st activity centre

• change in the ‘mac’.• the status quo is not

the starting point.

• growth & capacity tothe south and east

• the importance of 

swan st & sites such

as dimmeys

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views from richmond hill 

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2. the influence of the richmond

townscape

• unique topography & role

of landmarks

• the prominence of yarra’s

landmarks (cl21-05-2 &

cl22.03)

• comparative heights &

proximity of projections

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202 esplanade east  178 esplanade east 

41 bridge street 

178 esplanade east 

41 bridge street 

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3. the profi le of the swan

street streetscape

• consistency of the

spine (2 x ho’s)

• the confined

streetscape

• the integrity of the

dimmey’s block

• the prominence of 

the vertical form

• bulk & mass in the

viewshed

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3. the profile of the form from swan street: aspect from e

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3. the profile of the form from stanley street : aspect from n

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202 esplanade east  178 esplanade east 

41 bridge street 

178 esplanade east 

41 bridge street 

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3. the profile of the form from chestnut street” aspect from s.e

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202 esplanade east  178 esplanade east 

41 bridge street 41 bridge street 

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4. generating a design of 

distinction

• height versus

width

• ellipt ical form

• uniformity of 

material &

definition

• innovation &

invention

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yve 

aerial 

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4. comparative approach

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