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Design Ideas

Design ideas, both real and imagined, to inspire and to broaden thought.

Some generated design ideas

Yes we all have mixed feelings about AI, but it helps us imagine what could be possible.

Design idea for Brighton Rd
Figure 1 Design idea for Brighton Rd
Design idea for Brighton Rd looking towards the Town Hall
Figure 2 Design idea for Brighton Rd looking towards the Town Hall
Design idea for the former Gasworks site
Figure 3 Design idea for the former Gasworks site
Design idea for the racecourse area
Figure 4 Design idea for the racecourse area
Alternative design idea for the former Commonwealth Bank building
Figure 5 Alternative design idea for the former Commonwealth Bank building
Design idea for multi-generational housing
Figure 6 Design idea for multi-generational housing

What makes a low rise shopping street desirable?

  1. Wide footpaths
  2. Plenty of greenery, trees
  3. Good awning cover
  4. Outdoor seating

Good examples are Lygon St in Melbourne and James St in Brisbane:

Shopping strip with historic buildings, trees and covered outdoor seating Shopping strip with greenery and covered outdoor seating Shopping strip with greenery and covered outdoor seating Shopping strip showing a modern building with greenery

Features of good public space

Multi-frame illustration of good public space design

Design resources

NSW Government Housing Pattern Book

Human Scale Design, Explained (video)