Table 1 Summary of major public space features in KGUV

SITE-SPECIFIC SCALE

Character

Context integration

Integration of historical military context, indigenous Turrubal community and native residents in built form, parks’ and streets’ names.

Integration of nature by retaining native old trees in the McCaskie Park.

People-orientedness

Human scale, buildings up to seven stories high and use of human scale elements at front entrances.

Pedestrian friendly streetscape by high level of detailing in pavements, street furniture, use of artworks, and landscaping.

Connectedness

Spatial connectivity

Interconnected open space network by continuous pathways.

Seamless integration of main project with built environment.

Visual and socio-cultural connectivity

Concept of ‘eyes-on-street’ by houses overlooking the public spaces.

Accessibility of public to all display areas of the university (i.e., QUT).

BROADER SCALE

Character

Creative image

Transparent facades of the lower floors, where creative arts are displayed engage the outsiders.

Use of public art reflects the creative context of creative industries.

Built character

High-tech built environment based on knowledge and urban lifestyle that gives a global KIS character.

Implementation of climate-responsive subtropical design principles.

Connectedness

Spatial connectivity

Considerable integration with surrounding neighbourhoods.

Well connected by transport to other parts of city, but a less permeable boundary.

Visual and socio-cultural connectivity

Remarkable CBD and mountain panorama from the residences and offices.

Local markets attract visitors from other parts of the city, however the site lacks of large-scale national and international cultural events.