VI.

ALTERNATIVES
A Heritage and Culture Precinct

Alternative -Take 1

Alternative -Take 2

compact built forms with more street level spaces having street/lane frontages

encourages community activities with public space that links neighbouring blocks

areas for greeneries permeable accessibility for pedestrians users can enjoy the historical and cultural agglomoration with outdoor spaces

areas for greeneries permeable accessibility for pedestrian

emphasised integration of heritage building

emphasised heritage buildings on site connects Little Bourke into the area

NTS

NTS

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VII.EVALUATION: final outcome

iii both alternatives meet certain degrees of the objectives but Alternative -Take 2 is preferred over the 1st take due to the following

advantages achieved that meets more objectives. i

NTS

effectivity in involving abutting blocks which encourages neighbourhood character for CBD residents and users.

NTS

more open spaces for natural light penetration, air circulation and vegetation opportunities

ii

value for land in terms of heritage character promotion, and public welfare over profit orientation

NTS

iii

NTS

ii

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VIII.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN A

Londsdale st. elevation

NTS

Little Bourke st. elevation

NTS

King st. elevation

NTS

Spencer st. elevation

NTS

ii

BUILDING HEIGHTS
NTS

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VIII.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN A

Nodes:
1.

the entry point from spencer street with an outdoor information centre can serve as meeting point for tour groups etc.

3 1 2
NTS

2.

the corner of little bourke and spencer st. will be allocated for an outdoor cafe to cater client from southern cross station. an outdoor theme must be maintained to avoid blockage of retained heritage structures

3.

The main node of the site is the lawn located in the middle.

1.Node and Gateway along Spencer St.

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VIII.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN A

Landmarks:
a. b. c.

Gateways:
1. The main gateway will be on Spencer
d. e. f.

museum heritage water tank information centre/ administration building

souvenir shop theatre and gallery theme restaurant

St. where the registered heritage water tank is preserved. 2. another major gateway will be the lawn area on the side of Londsdale st. which welcomes people into the heritage and culture precinct with a view line of heritage buildings across Little Bourke st.

a b c d
NTS

e
2. Gateway along Londsdale St.

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VIII.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN A

Flow of users:
1.

by providing repeated access from little bourke side to londsdale street in order to link blocks

2.

bike lanes are located on the perimeter of the site and separated from pedestrian access

3.

little bourke will be limited for vehicle access only for service purposes to encourage more pedestrian activities on the said street.

B t
4.

proposed bus stop on Kings St.

pedestrian pathways

t T
NTS

bike lanes vehicle lanes

bike parking

limited access (service) public transportation route

existing stops

additional stops

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VIII.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN A

Land use:
1.museum 2.information centre/admin 3.open space/outdoor cafe 4.souvenir shop 5.theatre/gallery 6.micro & small company offices (heritage & culture related) -mixed use on street level 7.hotel/accommodation -mixed use on street level 8.residential -mixed use on street level 9.residential with affordable housing -mixed use on street level 10.education facility -mixed use on street level 11.commercial/office spaces -mixed use on street level

retails/showrooms mini galleries cafes/bars/restaurants hobby/collection shops fruit or flower vendor

10 9 8

6 1 7 11

2 3 4

Street level spaces:

street

level establishments
active

must conform to the heritage and culture theme of the precinct.

frontages must be

STREET LEVEL SPACES

NTS

maintained

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IX.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN B

Details of desired outcome: Heritage Character

retain and enhance existing heritage buildings into new uses. apply heritage overlay on whole block and abutting heritage structures. f

1 node and gateway from Spencer st.

NTS

a b c d
NTS

a. b.

museum heritage water tank information centre/ administration building souvenir shop theatre and gallery theme restaurant

c. d. e. f.

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IX.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN B

Details of desired outcome: Heritage Character

15. 13.

apply heritage concept on new developments to incorporate with existing heritage buildings. 2. Open space viewed from Londsdale st.
NTS

14.

encourage local designs, galleries, hobby shops, cafes, etc. to showcase various traditions and characters of Melbourne
16.

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IX.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN B

Details of desired outcome: Sustainability

passive cooling
17.

green patches
19. 18. 20.

21.

permeable ground cover

natural lighting
22.

observe 65% maximum site occupancy leaving 35% or more for open spaces 25% of ground open space must have vegetation or be assigned for green patches 50% of open space must have permeable ground cover encourage passive cooling and natural ventilation for built development limit private vehicle use by providing parking spaces only for 60% of residents
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IX.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN B

Details of desired outcome: Land Use

medium rise building 6 stories or max. of 30M micro & small company offices (heritage & culture related) mixed use on street level

ii iii

iv

v vi

i.
medium rise building 8 stories or max. of 35M residential mixed use on street level

NTS

medium rise building 20 stories or max. of 80M education facility (University of Victoria)

ii.
medium rise building 12 stories or max. of 50M residential with affordable housing mixed use on street level

high rise building 40 stories or max. of 150M commercial/office spaces

medium rise building 6 stories or max. of 30M hotel/accommodation mixed use on street level

mixed use on street level

v.
mixed use on street level

iii.

iv.

vi.
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IX.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN B

Details of desired outcome: Streetscape active pedestrian for Little Bourke

street furniture

25. 23.

interactive facade

27.

safe walking
24.

interactive building facades convert Little Bourke into pedestrian lane with limited access for service vehicles

26. 29.

28.

heritage related art pieces and street furnitures. designate proper pedestrian crossing and inclusive pathways and provisions for safe walking.
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IX.URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK -PLAN B

Details of desired outcome: Streetscape

spot perspectives of open spaces NTS

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