16-051 161212 UoM SP UDF Urban Design Framework
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UoM STUDENT PRECINCT UDF
Urban Design Framework
12/12/2016
INTRODUCTION
A LEADING UNIVERSITY
The University of Melbourne (UoM) is a leading international
university with a tradition of excellence in teaching and
research. It remains at the forefront of higher education in the
Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Located near the northern edge of the Melbourne city centre,
the Parkville campus is recognised as the hub of Australia’s
premier knowledge precinct, comprising eight major hospitals,
many leading research institutes and a wide range of
knowledge-based industries.
To maintain its position as one of the top 50 universities in
the world, UoM is embracing a period of major change to plan
and design the campus of the future; It will need to meet
the changing expectations and needs of students and staff,
engage with its peers and alumni, fellow researches, industry
partners and the broader community, and evolve with the
major transport and infrastructural changes associated with
the future Melbourne Metro Rail project.
A NEW STUDENT PRECINCT VISION
Historically, the Student Precinct has been embedded at the
centre of the Parkville campus, defined by the Union House
hub which is reaching the end of its practical life. UoM has
recognised the opportunity to create a vibrant new Student
Precinct at the corner site of Grattan and Swanston Streets,
which will integrate a network of new student focused and
student led facilities for the Parkville Campus.
The precinct will be used for activities delivered primarly,
although not exclusively, through UoM’s Academic Services
division (already located at Stop 1, 757 Swanston St), UoM
Student Union (UMSU), and the Graduate Student Association
(GSA). Most importantly, it will foster the needs and aspirations
of the individual student.
UOM STUDENT PRECINCT URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK (UDF)
The purpose of this Urban Design Framework is to provide a
high level conceptual framework that would form the basis
for further programmatic investigation and analyses on the
various student precinct buildings and open spaces. The UDF
will make an important contribution to understanding the
precinct and should be seen as an adaptable proposal in the
context of a greater campus master plan and vision.
The UDF is undertaken within the UoM OC21 framework - ‘Our
Campus in the 21st century; A framework for change’. This
framework is the University’s planning and communication tool
that supports partnerships, projects and initiatives to evolve
and excel. The UDF outcomes will be used to inform the future
planning and design requirements for the precinct.
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» Balance technological innovation with heritage values
» Maintain campus character and ceremonial spirit
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SYNERGY AND INNOVATION
» Encourage collaboration across precincts
» Support clusters of activity on campuses
» Develop industry and community links
QUALITY EXPERIENCES
» Support vibrant communities 24x7
» Enhance multi-sensory engagement
» Expand choices and lifestyle options
A CULTURE OF INCLUSION
» Design navigable and accessible environments
» Connect our city and satellite campuses
» Invite people to connect
SPACES AND PLACES
» Inspire outdoor landscapes and green spaces
» Encourage adaptation and re-use of older buildings
» Plan for healthy and safe environments
URBAN DESIGN THEMES AND OBJECTIVES
The Student Precinct UDF develops on key urban design
themes in alignment with the five major themes of the OC21
Prism - Technology & Tradition; Synergy & Innovation; Quality
Experience; A Culture of Inclusion; and Spaces & Places. The
key urban design themes for this UDF are:
AMENITY
ACCESSIBILITY
INTERFACES
BUILT FORM & HERITAGE
LANDSCAPE & ENVIRONMENT
LAND USE & FUNCTION
STUDENT PRECINCT OVERVIEW
An overview of Stage 01 Existing Conditions & Capacity is
provided at the beginning of this document. It highlights the
key challenges and opportunities identified at this stage in
order to transition into the Stage 02 UDF proposal.
STAGE 02 - URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK
In view of constructing a high level conceptual framework and
investigating opportunities for the precinct, the UDF develops
five significant initiatives to realise the objectives of the key
urban design themes. These opportunities are explored in
further detail and include the following actions:
INITIATIVE 01: UNIFYING THE GROUND PLANE
INITIATIVE 02: ACTIVATING EDGES & BOUNDARIES
INITIATIVE 03: A NEW STUDENT PRECINCT IDENTITY
INITIATIVE 04: A GREEN PRECINCT
INITIATIVE 05: CREATING A STUDENT VILLAGE
With the support of the consultant team, the proposed
interventions have involved ongoing collaboration and advice
from specialist disciplines including heritage, structural,
geotechnical, accessibility (DDA), traffic & transport, wind
assessment, and building code/regulatory advice.
WHERE TO FROM HERE
This Urban Design Framework provides a starting point for
the future decision making and development of the Student
Precinct. The successful implementation of the vision will
require the coordination and commitment of all stakeholders.
Following the completion and general acceptance of the UDF,
the next steps would include detailed feasibility studies and
concept designs for the following proposals:
Built form (UoM):
• New Arts and Cultural Building
• New Swanston St Building
• New Atrium Link
• ERC Refurbishment, Rooftop Addition and Entry Canopy
• Doug Mcdonell Refurbishment
• Alice Hoy Refurbishment
• Frank Tate Refurbishment
• 1888 Refurbishment
• John Smyth Refurbishment
• 757 Open Stage Facade Treatment
Landscape (UoM):
• Gate 8 entry - New ‘Welcome Mat’ & landscape treatment
• 1888 South Lawn Walkway - New landscape treatment
• 1888 North-West Courtyard
• 1888 North-East Courtyard
• Alice Hoy Courtyard
• John Smyth Forecourt
• Frank Tate Archipelago
UOM OC21 PRISM
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STUDENT PRECINCT OVERVIEW URBAN CONTEXT
Proposed Student Precinct: Grattan St View West
Proposed Student Precinct: Swanston St View North
Existing Union House
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UoM Parkville Campus
Key vehicular/transport links
Future Melbourne Metro rail link -
Parkville station entry points
New Student Precinct
Existing Student Precinct (Union House)
Carlton Connect Initiative
RMIT University campus and RMIT Design Hub
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Historically, the UoM Student Precinct has been embedded
at the centre of the Parkville campus at Union House. This
significant institution has accommodated UMSU and provided
a social, cultural and learning hub and political voice for
generations of students since the mid 20th century.
Union House is reaching the end of its practical life. Its
embedded location has also created a somewhat inward focus
for the university, denying it proximity to tansport links and
engagement with the community and city beyond campus.
UoM has recognised an important opportunity to relocate the
Student Precinct to the corner of Grattan & Swanston Streets.
This geographical shift will re-focus UoM’s centre of gravity
to the campus edge, creating a new gateway between the
university and city for UMSU, GSA and student led facilities,
and an enhanced public interface. By establishing the social,
cultural and intellectual student heart on the doorstep of
UoM, the new Student Precinct will align with other major
institutions along the Swanston St spine, and strengthen
connections with the UoM Southbank Campus (Victorian
College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music).
The new Student Precinct is located within the City North Urban
Renewal Area (City of Melbourne) and affords an important
relationship with Grattan St which will see significant future
changes including the proposed Metro Rail link and Parkville
station entries. It will also enable new kinds of cross-
fertilisation & collaboration with Carlton Connect Initiative on
Swanston St, allowing dynamic exchange between UoM and
both its local and global research and industry partners.
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Monash Rd & Porters Lane corner - Alice Hoy west end
WU Campus, Vienna
Swanston St - 757 (Open Stage corner) & John Smyth
Gate 8 - Grattan St
Swanston St - Gate 6 entry
1888 south garden
Porters Lane - Building 138 & ERC Alice Hoy north frontage
The precinct external frontage is defined by a number of entry
points and thoroughares, and a variety of built form and open
spaces with key constraints as follows:
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ERC south garden
Gate 4 - Monash Rd
Vehicular driveway at key entry point results in
limited pedestrian amenity and experience
ERC south garden lacks wayfinding and landscape
definition; Underutilised open space
Building 138 and ERC result in limited precinct
access and permeability from precinct west edge
Monash Rd & Porters Lane corner - Poor building
presentation and interface at Alice Hoy west end
Poor visibility and limited access (DDA) into Alice Hoy
Monash Rd defined as vehicular thoroughfare with
narrow footpaths results in poor pedestrian amenity
Building 757 and John Smyth inactive interfaces
result in poor connection with Swanston St
Gate 6 service vehicle and pedestrian conflicts;
Poor landscape definition and pedestrian amenity
Non-compliant walkway and access to 1888 (DDA)
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Alice Hoy courtyard interface
WU Campus, Vienna
Raised plaza steps between Frank Tate and ERC
ERC south entry
Raised plaza around Frank Tate
Raised plaza interface with Frank Tate
1888 north courtyard
Walkway between raised plaza and Alice Hoy courtyard
SMAC and ramp retaining wall interface
1888 and Lot 6 interface
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The precinct internal landscape is characterised by a multi-
level ground plane and circulatory network as well as a number
of open spaces with key constraints as follows:
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ERC split-level entry and ramp results in poor external
interface; Perimeter brick wall lacks permeability and
restricts ground plane activation
Large planting bed limits access and usability of
1888 north courtyard
Legibility of 1888 heritage north facade and internal
amenity compromised by Lot 6
Multi-level ground plane and steps limit landscape
accessibility
Multi-level interface results in poor building
accessibility
High retaining wall (ramp) and inactive building
interface results in poor open space with limited solar
access
Limited connection and activation between Alice Hoy
ground plane and courtyard
Frank Tate heritage facade obscurred by raised plaza
Raised plaza and water feature create barriers that
disconnect the ground plane and limit open space
usability
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Monash Rd - View west
Swanston St - View north
STUDENT PRECINCT OVERVIEW
Campus Gates
Proposed location of new MM rail link:
Parkville station entry
The Student Precinct is bound by the major thoroughfares of
Grattan St, Swanston St and Monash Rd, and the Porters Lane
west edge which provides a pedestrian route through campus.
Grattan and Swanston Streets will see a significant change
in pedestrian movement dynamics over the next decade. The
campus is changing; How will the Student Precinct account for
these changes in movement and connectivity?
GRATTAN STREET
Grattan St is a major vehicular thoroughfare that divides north
and south campus, with limited pedestrian amenity. Currently
significant traffic volumes and parking is accommodated along
the street, making it less attractive as a public space. There
is a tremendous opportunity to re-imagine Grattan St as an
enhanced pedestrian thoroughfare that connects the entire
Parkville campus; Future projects such as the narrowing of the
street from 4 to 2 lanes, and the MM station will help realise
this vision. An opportunity exists for public space upgrades
along the Student Precinct edge, in conjunction with MCC.
SWANSTON STREET
Swanston St provides a key transport link between the UoM
Parkville and Southbank Campuses, with the CBD and other
institutions between. Challenges include difficulty in crossing
the street due to the tram superstop configuration; campus
gates do not align with crossings; pedestrian amenity is low;
and access into the precinct is poorly defined and narrow.
Integrating the precinct with MCC’s long term vision for a major
pedestrian, cyclist and tram route is a significant opportunity.
With tram patronage anticipated to reduce once the MM rail
is complete, this may have implications for reconsidering the
tram superstop to enable enhanced on-street pedestrian
amenity and movement, in conjunction with MCC. Connecting
more directly with Carlton Connect is an opportunity, which
has an important relationship with the Student Precinct.
MONASH ROAD
Monash Rd is defined as a vehicular route into campus along
the precinct north edge, that leads to South Lawn and central
campus. It has narrow footpaths and poor pedestrian amenity.
Reconfiguring Monash Rd into a pedestrianised shared zone
would greatly enhance the pedestrian experience into campus
and the Student Precinct north interface.
PORTERS LANE
The precinct west edge is poorly defined with limited
access. Improving the interface with adjacent buildings and
strengthening connections to South Lawn and central campus
will be vital for the legibility and permeability of the precinct.
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PRECINCT LEVELSSTUDENT PRECINCT OVERVIEW
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The existing Student Precinct is characterised by a multi-level
ground plane and circulatory network that contains significant
barriers including a raised plaza, multiple steps and split level
building entrances that make precinct access and mobility
difficult.
There is a significant grade change across the site of 6m;
This creates awkward building interface issues and the need
for steps and ramps. The Raised Plaza acerbates the grade
change by artificially raising the levels even higher, requiring
significant steps and ramping. The original ground line
represents a more favorable condition for access, as gradients
are much less steep.
There is a significant opportunity to explore how the Raised
Plaza can be reconfigured to provide better access through
the site and usability of open space. Grade changes can be
exciting and dramatic and allow for interesting landscape
experiences. Grade changes also allow access to buildings at
different levels, which can assist in activating buildings.
Section A - East West Section Through Precinct
Section B - North South Section Through Precinct
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OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS LANDSCAPE & ENVIRONMENT
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SOLAR ACCESS
The existing precinct landscape is defined by a combination
of larger open spaces and smaller forecourts and courtyards
which vary in their access to sunlight. The level of sunlight
entering these spaces can have a significant effect in
enhancing or diminishing the quality and useability of these
spaces. The renewed precinct will need to carefully address
these issues in regards to existing and new built form, and
open space opportunities.
CHALLENGES
• How to provide external spaces throughout the precinct
that have access to sunlight across the day and year
• There are currently many buildings within the precinct
which cast shadows and limit solar access at different
times of the day and year
• The precinct is generally south facing, away from
the northern light, with taller buildings creating
overshadowing
OPPORTUNITIES
• Provide a range of external spaces that have solar access
throughout the day and year
• Ensure there are always some external spaces that are in
sun across the day and year
• Provide warm and comfortable micro-climates throughout
the precinct
• 1888 south lawn generally has sunlight throughout the
year, but is currently underutilized; An opportunity exists
to improve amenity and provide a greater diversity of
seating opportunities
• New built form (development envelopes) should be
arranged and manipulated to minimize overshadowing
• Solar access will play an important role in the renewed
precinct landscape and help inform the programming of
open space
Note: These sun-shade diagrams exlude the shade cast by
existing trees