Public Space Design

Challenge

The elements of public space:

The Weymouth Esplanade

Weymouth and Portland are hosting

the sailing element of the 2012

Olympics

Olympics is an opportunity for wider regeneration

of the Weymouth seafront

The Esplanade:

What are the important elements of a public space?

Here are some examples from Weymouth.

Think about:

What do you like?

What would you improve?

Have you visited a public space that you thought was

inspiring? What did you like about?

Seating

Street furniture

Lighting

Shelter

Activities

Facilities

Public art work

Materials

Historic features

Signage

Planting

What next:

Users of the space activity

Public space comparison activity

The design brief

Create 2D and 3D designs (in teams)

Present design schemes

Produced by the Architecture Centre, Bristol