The [IN]sertion project consists of 7 principles
8.1 Imageability
“The successful town is not the one that attracts outsiders; it’s the one that survives them with its character in tact”-David Rudlin
Main Road: Whilst the aim is to integrate a new campus within the existing fabric, it is understood that the setting is not a tabula rasa. The function of the urban campus is to then improve and orientate through bringing prominence to Main Road as a Campus Street. This street is a sort of promenade made to be recognisable as distinct, grabbing attention and creating a lasting impression.
-Main Road is walkable
-Street furniture, lighting and landscaping are used to create a distinct quality of urban environment
-Built form is sensitive to local culture although robust …show more content…
-This route is entirely pedestrian.
-Landscaping is used to create a tide barrier along the waterfront.
-Where possible it can be used as a promenade.
8.2 Legibility
Legibility is the ease with which Port St Johns is understood and navigated through reference points that provide a sense of orientation.
-Artwork created locally is used to anchor significant spaces.
-Campus buildings are used to give a certain character to certain spaces, this demands a vertical robustness.
-Surfacing is used to make a readable place on a horizontal plane.
-The street layout is already provided therefore the pathways are made clear and logical particularly for walking cycling.
-Clear signage is used to show people where they are and where they are going.
8.3 Linkages
The aim here is to enforce a physical and visual connection to surrounds.
-Main Road is connected to surrounds by providing choice for different transport modes.
-Umzimvubu Creek is minimized as a physical barrier.
-Umzimvubu Creek along with Main Road have deliberate physical connections with the waterfront via footpath of cycle path..
-Open space is visually and physically connected.
8.4
8.1 Imageability
“The successful town is not the one that attracts outsiders; it’s the one that survives them with its character in tact”-David Rudlin
Main Road: Whilst the aim is to integrate a new campus within the existing fabric, it is understood that the setting is not a tabula rasa. The function of the urban campus is to then improve and orientate through bringing prominence to Main Road as a Campus Street. This street is a sort of promenade made to be recognisable as distinct, grabbing attention and creating a lasting impression.
-Main Road is walkable
-Street furniture, lighting and landscaping are used to create a distinct quality of urban environment
-Built form is sensitive to local culture although robust …show more content…
-This route is entirely pedestrian.
-Landscaping is used to create a tide barrier along the waterfront.
-Where possible it can be used as a promenade.
8.2 Legibility
Legibility is the ease with which Port St Johns is understood and navigated through reference points that provide a sense of orientation.
-Artwork created locally is used to anchor significant spaces.
-Campus buildings are used to give a certain character to certain spaces, this demands a vertical robustness.
-Surfacing is used to make a readable place on a horizontal plane.
-The street layout is already provided therefore the pathways are made clear and logical particularly for walking cycling.
-Clear signage is used to show people where they are and where they are going.
8.3 Linkages
The aim here is to enforce a physical and visual connection to surrounds.
-Main Road is connected to surrounds by providing choice for different transport modes.
-Umzimvubu Creek is minimized as a physical barrier.
-Umzimvubu Creek along with Main Road have deliberate physical connections with the waterfront via footpath of cycle path..
-Open space is visually and physically connected.
8.4