Chapters 1 to 11 Combined - Century City

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The interface of this project along theGrand Canal is particularly importantand the buildings have been designedto offer privacy and security to theproject behind, but along the frontthere is an attractive and inter-activepublic space. This public space willlead all the way along the Grand Canaland link up with the pedestrian patharound the wetland.In front of Half Moon Bay there will bea public plaza which links across abridge to the shopping centre, andacross to the internal island within theIsland Club.The proposed Knightsbridgedevelopment is 15 storeys high andcomprises 3 parking levels and 12levels of apartments in a buildingcomplex which spans the Grand Canal.The buildings on either side of thecanal are linked by a vehicular andpedestrian bridge as well as 5 duplexunits suspended 35 metres above thewater. The opening underneath theseunits is of such a scale that views arestill possible from the canal throughand beyond the building.apartment block, as well as on surfacebays.The residential buildings incorporateindividual retirement units, whilstthose retirees needing medical care orgreater assistance will beaccommodated within the HealthCentre. This centre provides a varietyof assisted living, bedsit and frail careunits. The Community Centre providesfor the recreational needs of residents.The site will be intensively landscaped,and apart from helping to lessen theimpact of the busy road, landscapingwill create an attractive edge forpassing motorists, and will provide apark-like environment for residentswithin the site.As with many of the developmentswithin Century City, water plays aprominent part, and a number ofwater features will enhance theambiance of the project. Pedestrianpathways will meander through thelandscaped site.Knightsbridge ResidentialDevelopmentKnightsbridge is a striking residentialapartment complex on an island at thenorthern end of the Grand Canal. Thiscomplex has fine views over thewetland as well as towards TableMountain.Communal facilities include a clublounge, gymnasium, indoor heatedpool, and boutique wellness spa. Thebuildings will be modern in designreflecting contemporary lifestyles andcomplementing the urban vision forCentury City. All apartments haveviews to the canal and Table Mountainor the wetlandThe OasisA common architectural theme will beimplemented to ensure anaesthetically pleasing environment.Two vehicular access points areprovided for the Oasis. The mainentrance is in the middle of the siteand connects with the central precinctroad. Pedestrians can also use thisentrance to walk down to the GrandCanal and shopping centre. Asecondary entrance is provided nearthe Health Centre.Knightsbridge will create a dramaticarchitectural and urban designstatement at a focal point of the site.This is a knuckle where the GrandCanal, northern sector, shoppingcentre and wetland all meet Thesignificance of this site is accentuatedby this building of stature.The Oasis is a retirement complexnext to Ratanga Road, comprising fiveseparate but related residentialbuildings of 8 – 10 storeys in height, arelated community centre and a frailcare facility. Parking is provided indouble level garages next to eachPLANNING PARTNERS: CENTURY CITY URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK October 2005 38 REVISION 1
Century Boulevard ProposalA mixed use development is proposedbetween Century Boulevard, the GrandCanal and the Island Club asillustrated below.Once again, water is a fundamentalelement in the design, and an internalcanal will extend from the GrandCanal. This internal canal and thespaces around will assist in creatingan attractive ambience for residentsand visitors alike.Mixed Use Development ParcelsA number of mixed use land parcelsare created in the Northern Sector, forwhich no specific proposals have yetbeen formulated.The road penetrates through themiddle of this area and contains slightcurves that respond to the adjacentblocks and the general curve of thecanal system. Although, this road willaccommodate fairly high trafficvolumes, it has been designed toencourage slow speed movement,with traffic circles, four way stops andthe road alignment.Functional interface means that peopleshould be able to walk along a streetin front of a building and experiencean attractive environment includinginteraction between the building andstreet. Entrance lobbies, shops, coffeeshops, offices, gateways into midblock spaces, all provide functionalinterfaces. Transparent surfaces,balconies and terraces provide a visualinterface which means that people inthe buildings and the publicenvironment can see life and activityoccurring. This helps to make a placevibrant and interesting.Due to the scale, form and positioningof the individual buildings, a “Piazza”type environment is planned. The formof architecture will be Neo Tuscan instyle. The layout responds to theexternal environment, especiallyadjacent to Century Boulevard and thecanal, with the articulation of buildingsand permeable nature of the groundfloor activities.The main vehicle entrance will be offCentury Boulevard opposite Dockside,a second vehicle entrance will be offCentury Boulevard, and access to aseparate residential component will befrom Via Rialto.Landscaping is planned for the southeastern corner of the proposeddevelopment at the interface with theGrand Canal. This area is to becelebrated as a focal point forpedestrian activity. The interfacebetween the Century Boulevard andthe remainder of the site will besoftened by the extensive use of trees.A visual corridor has been createdbetween development parcels toaccentuate the feature building ofKnightsbridge. Another visual corridoris provided into the Island Club.The buildings should form activeedges and support street levelactivities. This can be achieved by aperimeter block type of developmentwith a functional interface to thepublic realm. The interface shouldinclude elements that help generate asense of place, but can also includelandscape features.PLANNING PARTNERS: CENTURY CITY URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK October 2005 39 REVISION 1
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Page 4 and 5: CONTEXTCentury City is a large mixe
Page 6 and 7: THE VISIONThe vision for Century Ci
Page 8 and 9: URBAN DESIGN RATIONALEEnvironmental
Page 10 and 11: PUBLIC ENVIRONMENT (cont)Parking an
Page 12 and 13: COMPOSITE FORM ANALYSISROOF FORMThe
Page 14 and 15: THE PROPOSED URBAN STRUCTUREThe urb
Page 16 and 17: Terraces to water edgeThe points at
Page 18 and 19: URBAN FOOTPRINTThe urban footprint
Page 20 and 21: PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTThe various eleme
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Page 24 and 25: Building ArticulationLarge building
Page 26 and 27: GUIDELINES FOR THERESPONSE OF BUILD
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Page 32 and 33: CHAPTER 6PRECINCT PLANSPLANNING PAR
Page 34 and 35: NORTHERN SECTOR PRECINCTThe Norther
Page 36 and 37: PLANNING PARTNERS: CENTURY CITY URB
Page 40 and 41: The design of public streets andsqu
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Page 44 and 45: Axial focal points, gateways andsig
Page 46 and 47: LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ANDDESIGN GUIDE
Page 48 and 49: Serviceso Trees may not be planted
Page 50 and 51: LIGHTING POLICYExterior lighting is
Page 52 and 53: SIGNAGEAs a mixed use development,C
Page 54 and 55: CIVIL ENGINEERINGPRINCIPLESEngineer
Page 56 and 57: CHAPTER 10DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AND D
Page 58 and 59: SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANREQUIREMENTSCo
Page 60 and 61: DESIGN REVIEW PROCESSThe review of
Page 62: CONCLUSIONThis urban design framewo

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