WHAT ARE PUBLIC PLACES?

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR

Public spaces are areas that are open and accessible
to all people, regardless of ownership or
PUBLIC SPACES
 Accessibility: Ensure spaces are accessible to all people including those
management. with disabilities.
Characteristics:  Safety: Use of security cameras to prevent and detect crime.
[Link] human contact and social activities.  Inclusivity: Design for a variety of activities to cater to different age
[Link] safe, welcoming, and accommodating for all groups and interests.
users.  Comfort: Provide comfortable seating options and design with local
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visually interesting.  Functionality: Provide essential amenities and spaces that can be used
[Link] community involvement. for multiple purposes.
[Link] the local culture or history.  Aesthetics: The design should be aesthetically pleasing and should fit
well with the surroundings.
 Community engagement: design in a way that social interactions
become easier.
 Material choice: use appropriate materials depending on whether the
space is outdoors or indoors. Use materials that are low-maintenance
TYPES OF PUBLIC SPACES
Public places can be categorized into several types based on their
function and usage:
 Recreational Spaces: Parks, beaches and waterfronts
 Civic Spaces: Public squares and plazas, Government buildings
 Transportation Hubs: Streets and Sidewalks, transit stations
 Cultural and Educational Spaces: Libraries, museums and galleries,
community centers
 Commercial Spaces: Public Markets, shopping streets
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
 Public Facilities: Sports facilities, public restrooms
OUTDOOR MARKETS
 Nature and Conservation Areas: Nature reserves, urban green RELIGIOUS SPACES
AMPHITHEATRES
spaces Memorials and Monuments: Public monuments
 Religious Spaces: Places of Worship
 Event Spaces: Public amphitheaters, public event grounds:
These public places contribute to the social, cultural, and economic
vitality of communities, providing venues for interaction, recreation,
and services for all residents and visitors.

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LIBRARIES
 WHAT IS A LIBRARY?
A library is a building or room containing
collections of books, periodicals, and
sometimes films and recorded music for
use or borrowing by the public or the
members of an institution. It is an
institution or space that provides access to Research Library
a wide range of information resources and
services to support learning, research, Public Library
education, and community activities.
Libraries play a crucial role in promoting Academic Library
literacy, knowledge dissemination, and
cultural enrichment. Digital Library

National Library
SPACES IN A LIBRARY
TYPES OF LIBRARIES
Academic Libraries: An academic library supports a college or
Reading and Study Areas
Computer and Technology Areas
Children’s library

Children’s Areas
university, providing books, journals, databases, study spaces, and
Meeting and Event Spaces
research assistance.
Social and Relaxation Areas
Public Libraries: A public library offers free access to books, digital
Administrative Areas
media, and community programs.
Archives
Special Libraries: focuses on specific subjects or fields, serving
Restrooms and Facilities
specialized needs within organizations
National Libraries: Preserve the cultural heritage of a nation by
collecting and maintaining a comprehensive collection of materials
produced within or about the country.
Digital Libraries: Provide electronic access to digital collections of
books, journals, and other resources.
Archives: Specialize in preserving historical documents, records, and
other primary source materials.
Research Libraries: Focus on specific subjects or fields, providing in-
depth resources and support for specialized research.
Children’s libraries: contain books specifically for children
Community and Cultural libraries: used for community gatherings and
cultural events
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