CURTIN CREATIVE QUARTER
CONCEPT PL A N R E P O RT
Curtin University
Bentley Campus
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Introduction and Overview 5
Stakeholder Engagement
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creative quarter diagrams
concept- movement and zones
e v e n t s pa c e s activity nodes
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creative quarter desti nation s
01 M a i n H u b a n d C a n o p y 02 C a f e / B i k e w o r k s h o p / O u t d o o r S e at i n g 03 O u t d o o r P l ay A r e a 04 O u t d o o r G a l l e r y / E x h i b i t i o n S pa c e 05 O u t d o o r C l a s s r o o m 06 P i n e T r e e s A n d T u r f 07 P e d e s t r i a n A c c e s s a n d R o u t e / L i n k 08 D i g i ta l C o m m o n R o o m 09 G r e e n T o w e r s 10 O u t d o o r S t u d y A r e a 12
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sections
Section
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through classroom
through canopy
Technical Consi derations
T r e e R o o t C o n s i d e r at i o n Fire Services Access
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procurement-STAGE ONE
Plan
Cost plan
Deliverables
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Programme
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I n t r o d u c ti o n and O verview
The Design
The Curtin Place Activation Plan 2012 seeks to utilise a place-led approach to the
Opportunities for formal (learning / events) and informal gatherings have been designed
overall campus revitalisation and relies on the concept of strengthening key parts
alongside play areas, a new café / bar and associate bike pod and shopfront gallery. The
to improve the whole. As outlined in the introduction of the document it is not
large expanse of turfed area and associated pine trees is retained and strengthened. The
just a beautification or a schedule of physical change, it is a careful consideration
space is further formalised by the design of a series of covered links around three sides
of a variety of destinations, attractions and activities, which may be physical,
of the green space creating a new cloister as a backdrop to the space. A large, super-
spatial or programmatic.
scaled canopy links the main body of the space to the eastern portion of the site. The
canopy unifies the site and implies a new space beneath it consisting of a large ‘main
As identified within the Place Activation Plan study in 2012 – Speakers Corner is
hub’ for gathering associated to Building 208 and a café and bar area towards the east.
the heart of the Creative Quarter and the hub of arts and communication. The
The canopy allows for the inclusion of significant trees within the space by incorporating
vision proposed at the time was to bring creativity out from behind the walls of
them into the architecture.
the buildings and into the public realm.
Key Design Strategies:
• Opportunities for people to sit, lean,
recreate, lie, eat, talk, sleep, learn,
imagine.
• Retention and strengthening of the
existing green space
• The provision of a covered link
between Buildings 209 and 208
• A large elevated gathering space –
The Main Hub. To promote outdoor
learning, connectivity and gatherings
of various scales
• A designated outdoor classroom that
can be used in formal (programmed)
and informal (un-programmed) ways
The design team sought to develop the concept further through design workshops,
• A food and beverage precinct within
the overall site as a designated eating
zone
collaborative meetings with Curtin and detailed stakeholder engagement,
focussing on both the immediate users and the broader ‘tidal’ population. The
• A large canopy structure linking the
main hub with the eating zone acting
as distinct nodal point to the Corso as
it changes direction
concept plan and associated indicative uses was further scrutinised and refined
during the schematic design process.
The result is a proposal that seeks continuity through the design language while
still clearly identifying clear individual parts within the whole. The connection
between the various elements builds upon the current movement paths and
orchestrates additional ‘theatre-of-use’ within each part and the connection with
the greater whole. Stakeholder engagement has allowed the opportunity for a
further layer to the design approach by addressing particular student and staff
comments.
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S ta k e h o l d e r Engagement
• Design the outdoor learning space to be an informal collection of smaller
Creative Quarter Stakeholder Engagement was delivered throughout May 2013. The engagement
communal work spaces. Infrastructure that supports the learning environment
approach was targeted to ensure stakeholder inputs and directions can support a relevant design
should be incorporated, including plug in points and seating with places to balance
response as crafted by those who will use the space, delivering an outcome that is loved and
a laptop, tablet and books. Access to digital technology should be considered, as
utilised by the ‘Creative Quarter Community’.
should the inclusion of blackboard space.
The Stakeholder Engagement approach predominantly focussed on staff and students of faculties
• Ensure the space is well shaded and sheltered and is distinct from surrounding
immediately adjacent to the Creative Quarter, who are anticipated to be the primary users of the
spaces to enable it to be closed off and seen to be occupied when required.
space. The objectives were to:
• Create a high level of awareness, understanding, engagement and empowerment
2. Transition WiFi Lounge concept to common room / activity based
amongst target audiences
learning model:
• Secure genuine and representative stakeholder input and ensure aspirations and
Consultation revealed that students were comfortable with the WiFi network currently provided
ideas are considered and reflected in the Creative Quarter re-development options
across campus and recommended the ‘WiFi lounge’ transition into a common room / activity based
• Provide opportunities for effective input into the development of the Creative
Quarter by identified stakeholders
learning space similar to environments provided in large companies such as Google. Several gaps
• Manage stakeholder expectations and effectively address any issues/concerns in
in current facilities were identified through consultation that would ideally be addressed in this
a timely and responsive manner
space, including access to printers; bookable meeting spaces; storage lockers; moveable furniture;
• Ensure stakeholders who participate in the engagement process are ‘kept in the
and, plug in points to recharge laptops, mobile phones etc. Key strategies and design directions
loop’ regarding project progress.
include:
The stakeholder engagement findings have been outlined below, along with priorities that have
• Based in the proposed existing location, the indoor and proposed outdoor spaces
been identified for the design team to respond, that will then set the strategic direction for the
should be cohesive to encourage passive use.
design and development of the Creative Quarter. The following priorities can be drawn from the
• Provide an area dedicated to printing and layout with a small number of
computers.
engagement completed to date:
• Consider including 2-3 small meeting rooms that can be booked by students for
group work or for those involved Guild Groups and fundraising activities.
1. Informal outdoor learning and teaching environments
• Install a number of lockers that can be assigned to Guild groups to store materials
were supported by all stakeholders particularly those that would facilitate group work and
adjacent to meeting spaces.
tutorial style sessions. The key to this type of space will be to ensure that it’s flexible
• Consider additional facilities, including a small kitchenette and break out area that
could also be used for seminars, training and conference sessions.
and comfortable enough to support a range of uses and appropriately located to minimise
• Provide bike racks nearby for ease of access and passive surveillance.
distractions. Key strategies and design directions include:
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3. Incorporate digital technology:
Considering the synergies identified between schools and faculties within the Creative
A number of additional opportunities were raised that should be considered and incorporated
Quarter precinct, investing in projection/digital technology that can support and provide
into the current design response:
exposure for students and staff is highly supported. Key strategies and design directions
include:
Comfort:
Making people feel welcome and comfortable within the Creative Quarter will be crucial to its
• Include digital and related technology into the space as an important asset
to showcase the work of surrounding faculties and encourage participation /
knowledge sharing.
• Consider incorporating technology into the proposed built form of the café, where
success and activation. Flexibility and choices in where students sit will encourage people to use
the space in a variety of different ways. Ensure that the precinct provides spaces that provide deep
shade in heat, access to warmth of the sun in winter and rain protection during the winter.
its relationship to proposed surrounding uses ensures it can be utilised for events
Conferences and Networking events:
and exhibitions.
Consider this additional user group, who will likely utilise the space and facilities outside of
regular semester times.
Gallery Space:
4. Food and Beverage as an activity anchor:
Provision of gallery space was strongly supported and will be an important use and activity generator
Delivering an additional campus food and beverage use within the space was supported by all
for the space. Ideally this space would be associated with the café, either co-located or nearby.
stakeholders, as was the provision to extend to a small bar. It was also noted that this use could
Engage key faculties in design process:
be leveraged for networking functions and special events. Key strategies and design directions
The School of Art and School of Engineering have been exploring opportunities for collaboration
include:
on art pieces/sculpture. This opportunity should be encouraged through the allocation of a specific
piece to them to deliver in collaboration with the design team.
• Build on the temporary / pop up theme for the food and beverage use ensuring its
design is fun, colourful and captivating.
• The structure could be a contributing a piece of public art to the precinct itself.
• Incorporate gallery space (or secure hanging space) for students to utilise for
exhibitions and events.
• Consider inclusion of additional flexible and ‘hireable’ space that could be
incorporated within the building footprint and respond to need for quality eventing/
networking spaces on campus.
Performance space:
Considering proximity to performing arts and film and media students, incorporating a stage/
podium space is recommended, ideally located adjacent to the café, where eventing opportunities
can be maximised. Supply appropriate access to power and additional infrastructure.
Games and recreation:
Incidental activity such as those provided by ping pong and foosball tables, will inject a sense of fun
and vibrancy to the area. Incorporate additional bike racks in a visible location.
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c r e ati v e q u a rter di agram s
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concept- movement and zones
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activity nodes
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s h e lt e r e d a r e a s
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c r e ati v e q u arter dest inat ion s
01 Main Hub
• Outdoor Gathering space for individual and group work.
• Outdoor lounge and relaxation space with feature elements and movable outdoor furniture.
• Adaptable spaces for events and study.
02 Cafe
• Cafe kiosk/ small bar/ bike pod facility with outdoor seating and conection to outdoor play area and main hub.
• Spill out space for events and functions.
03 Outdoor Play Area
• Fixed outdoor game faciltiy for active and passive play.
• Outdoor basketball court/ bocce courts/ adaptable outdoor space for performances and events/ functions.
• Stage area for events and functions.
04 Gallery
• Exhibition space for students work with visual link to cafe.
05 Outdoor Classroom
• Shaded outdoor class facility with seating elements for individual and group uses.
06 Pine Trees and Turf
• Play elements including hammocks.
• Shaded informal seating area with fixed and movable furniture for individual and groups
07 Pedestrian Access Route/Link
• Shade and Shelter and casual seating.
08 Proposed Digital Common Room
09 Outdoor Study Area
10 Green Towers
• Begins to indentify and create space for gathering
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01 M a i n H u b
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Canopy
Acting primarily as a new forecourt to Building 208 the elevated deck area provides a place to meet, discuss,
perform, lounge and connect. Originally envisioned as an outdoor extension of the proposed Digital Common
Room working with the concept of drawing the activity out from the walls within Building 208 the space has
evolved to have its own identity and provide a focus within the overall proposal. Four existing pine trees are
included within the overhead canopy structure. The inclusion of the trees within the design and structure will
create a unique space in contrast to the open nature of the grassed area alongside the canopy to the north.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• The canopy is imagined as a fine steel framework suspending ‘tree-rooms’ within it
• The canopy provides a unifying structure bridging the west and east portions of the site
• Areas of shade and cover to be integrated within the canopy structure
• An elevated deck as a platform for gathering
• Provision of various scales of inhabitation / use. Seats, tables, ledges for laptops etc.
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• Level changes to be used to the advantage of
the design to create interest
• The canopy structure demarcates a zone
below it for activity
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• Existing Pine trees and associated root
structure presents a significant coordination
issue primarily with the structure of both the
canopy and decking system
• Extent of paving areas are to be controlled to
ensure minimum impact to existing ground
level conditions and tree root extent
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FINDINGS
• To make people feel welcome and
comfortable in the creative quarter
• Flexibility as a core element of the outdoor
space.
• Consider the need for users to seek shade
when its hot, shelter when it rains or access
to sunlight when its cool.
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02 C a f e / B i k e
workshop/
O u t d o o r S e at i n g
A new café structure is proposed under the canopy to the east portion of the site. The café structure is imagined
as part of the canopy, grounded into the landscape and contained within its walls part of the necessary structure
required for the canopy. The building is proposed to be an identifiable marker within the landscape ensuring it
is visible and read from all sides. It is designed to become the focus of the food and beverage zone of the site.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• Incorporate within the shell of the café a bike workshop component
• Flexibility in internal planning allowing the interior to spill into the landscape
• Consideration given to the immediate space around the café to include areas of external shaded space as
well as access to sunlight
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• The ability of the café building to act as a key
focus within the food and beverage precinct
OPPORTUNITIES
of the site allowing
for day to day activities as
well as accommodating specific event based
activities such as performances, sun-downers
or small concerts
• Toilet access. Initial advice suggests the
existing facilitiesCONSTRAINTS
suit the purposes of a café,
but should the venue be licenced then on site
toilets must be provided depending on the
leasing and licencing structure.
• In its association with the small gallery space
the café can be used in conjunction with arts
based events
• The extent of the fit-out requires further
input from all parties to determine what is
delivered and expended
• Through the use of the bike workshop
component the café automatically attracts a
degree of bike-culture oriented use.
• An opportunity to host ‘bike-events’ to both
encourage cycling to the campus and create a
network of like minded individuals
• Provision of suitable event space for use by
staff, students and others
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FINDINGS
• A small bar was generally strongly
supported throughout staff and students
• A dynamic, functional, openable space
• Consideration to be given to the potential
for utilizing the café / bar for networking
events between students and the external
professions
• A cycling workshop was supported
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03 O u t d o o r P l ay A r e a
The design team recognised the opportunity to provide open areas of play that could be further used for event
type spaces such as gatherings and performances. An open grassed area, fixed ping pong table and a halfcourt basketball have been incorporated into the eastern end of the site. The open nature of the basketball
court could facilitate gatherings associated to specific arts events or the wider bike community. The play area
has been purposefully pulled away from the more study oriented areas of the design. A small stage has been
incorporated into the eastern end of the canopy. The elevated platform could provide additional seating areas
or performance space.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• Variety of play types allowing for different type of play activation
• Separated from the more formal aspects of gathering such as the outdoor learning area and Main Hub
• The ability for the open nature of the space to provide for other activities other than play
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• A play focussed destination to the overall
proposal
• The existing levels of the access way upon
which the court is proposed would require
levelling out
• The potential for the court to become an
open air sculpture gallery associate to the
gallery and arts event.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FINDINGS
• A stage was generally supported including
the association of the space near the café
area.
• Table Tennis tables and fossball tables were
supported uses by students and provide
incidental activity to the space.
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04 O u t d o o r G a l l e r y / E x h i b i t i o n S pa c e
A shipping container to the south of the café located within the landscape apron of the Arts Building 202
provides an opportunity for a ‘shopfront gallery’. Imagined as a glass box facing the café the gallery allows
for the students to showcase their work for both public viewing around the clock and associated to specific
arts related activities such as end of year shows. The design team recognised the opportunity for a synergy
between the gallery and the café/bar venue combined with the digital/media projectionon walls when events
are taking place.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• To establish a shopfront to the arts building
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• To showcase the student’s work to the
broader campus.
• The space needs to be secure to protect the
student’s work
• Greater exposure to the work to the general
student body
• Potential consideration to the heat and solar
gain associated to the glass box and th effect
this may have on the work on display
• Existing services with in this location will need
to be carefully considered
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FINDINGS
• Generally strongly supported
• Security is a key concern
• Secure Gallery/ hanging space was strongly
desireduse
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05 O u t d o o r C l a s s r o o m
A key component of the briefing to the design team was the need to consider the opportunity for an outdoor
teaching space. The location of the teaching space was explored across the site with the final location influenced
by the recognition that the Main Hub space was in many ways a larger extension of an outdoor teaching space.
Hence the dedicated teaching space extends to the north of the Main Hub as a satellite space providing enough
connection to activate the overall space.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• A multi-use space that allows for formal and informal gatherings
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• Considered as an object in the landscape. By
the nature of the form the space provides a
defined interior space (open to the edges)
and a wall to project against, lean against
stand against etc.
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• The size of the facility has been limited to
accommodate approximately only 15 – 20
people
• Classroom needs to be appropriately located
to avoid distractions
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FINDINGS
• Generally supported especially by students.
• Requirement for plug in points
recommended
• The potential for blackboards (or
possibly white boards) was considered
more conducive to this type of learning
environment
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06 P i n e T r e e s A n d T u r f
An early design decision was the consideration to retain and strengthen the existing landscaped area as it
provided a unique counterpoint to the hard-scaping around the remainder of the site. The turfed space allows
for a greater passive use focussed area for lying in the sun, or shade of the trees, gathering of small groups of
people etc..
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• Openness
• Small areas of paving / walls to accommodate seating
• Hammocks scattered throughout the space to promote loungin
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• A natural, uncluttered area giving users the
opportunity to sit under the shade of the
trees either on the grass or on moveable
furniture items
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• Any work undertaken within this area
requiring foundations must be considered
in light of the root systems associated to the
pine trees.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FINDINGS
• Consider this space for possible sculptural
pieces to be developed by art/ engineering
faculties
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07 P e d e s t r i a n A c c e s s
and
Route/ Link
The design strategy allows for a covered access way circulating around the green space ensuring that pedestrian
traffic has the ability to take a sheltered route around the majority of the site. While the new link adapts to suit
the various existing conditions that it interfaces with the intent is that it will be designed in a unifying language
to provide coherence to the space.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• To provide a unifying design approach to the backdrop of the green space
• To act as a means of partly dressing the current façade of Building 209
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• To define the edge of the green space and
interface of the existing buildings with a new
intermediate space
• To integrate the new pedestrian link with the
proposed CUSP entry
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• Further investigation is required at the
proposed junction of the link at building
209 given the proposed refurbishment
works being considered as part of the CUSP
relocation
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FINDINGS
• Provide comfortable areas that provide
protection from the rain
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08 D i g i ta l C o m m o n R o o m
Originally referred to as the WI-FI lounge the intent is to provide students a Digital Common Room. The
proposal is to adapt the ground floor of Building 209 into an opened planned environment allowing for both
the use of personal electronic devices such as laptops and ipads but also granting students access to some built
in hard ware items such as PCs and printers. Early design proposals investigated an interior space allowing for a
mixture of fixed and flexible furniture with a focus on providing students options for single study areas or small
group activity oriented spaces.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• An open plan environment
• A direct relationship both physically and visually to the immediate exterior spaces
• A focus on technology and connectivity
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• To provide students with a facility not unlike
those found in the commercial sector of
various disciplines - an open plan office /
break out space (Google HQ)
• Will be dependent on relocation of existing
occupants to other suitable premises
• Provides an opportunity to better activate the
ground floor of building 208 and surrounding
areas
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FINDINGS
• Access to printer facilities was a core
concern
• Desktop PC access with particular software
packages
• An open lounge type environment was
generally supported
• Some small meeting rooms to allow for
closed group sessions
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09 G r e e n T o w e r s
The existing concrete stair towers associated to Building 209 were recognised as an opportunity to ‘dress’
the concrete structure. The proposal of a green tower was developed as a means of extending the current
horizontal green plan of the turf area vertically. Early studies provided a number of different approaches
ranging from a highly technical ‘green wall’ system to a less complicated ‘trellis’ system used to allow climbing
plants to extend upwards.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• To extend the green horizontal plan vertically
• To consider the potential for the towers to be lit in interesting ways
OPPORTUNITIES
CONSTRAINTS
• Given that the concrete towers house within
them stairwells the opportunity to promote
planting against them is considered a minimal
risk
• The concrete towers range in height from 2 to
4 levels allowing for significant vertical garden
real estate.
• While considered as preferable the capital
and operational cost for the implementation
of a ‘green-wall’ system would be significant.
• A simple trellis structure is more easily
achievable but may pose problems with
promoting the growth of plants to such an
extent.
• Ongoing maintenance
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10 O u t d o o r S t u d y A r e a
Linked diagonally across the green space by an informal pathway two less formal areas of study space are
provided in the design. To the north at the junction of the covered way and the concourse a deck structure
ameliorates the change in levels and allows for an open space to be furnished or utilised by small groups or
individuals. The other space is collocated with the Outdoor Teaching space at the internal corner of Building
209 and provides a larger area of informal study spaces.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
• Flexible, un-programmed space to be utilised as students choose
• Combinations of open deck / paved areas and small low walls to allow students to inhabit the space in a
variety of ways
• Consider in more detailed planning and design the opportunity for ledges, platforms and other means to
promote or allow for various means of use
OPPORTUNITIES
• The area located adjacent Building 208
allows larger gatherings and could easily be
cordoned off for events
CONSTRAINTS
• Any work undertaken within these areas
requiring foundations must be considered
in light of the root systems associated to the
pine trees.
• Plant room noise impacts
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s e c t io ns
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T e c h ni c a l C onsi derations
T r e e R o o t C o n s i d e r at i o n
Tree Protection zone
• 12 times the diameter of the tree. (see diagram below)
Building Implications
Deck to Corso Level
• Diagrams on the right show the relationships between the varying built
landscapes and possible tree root ball locations.
Deck Above Corso Level
Retaining Wall adjacent to Corso
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p r o c u r e m e n t-STAGE ONE
Plan
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