Urban Design
Urban Design
Services
- the way the place functions within its wider context
- the quality of the public realm – safety, amenity, vitality
- the right mix and density of uses
- connectivity
- scale and bulk of buildings
- character and heritage
- natural environmental qualities
- environmentally sustainable design and building
Urban design is concerned with the design of places, spaces, networks and buildings, and with the way people use them. The value of Urban designing has been recognized over a period of time for better public health, greater social equity, enhanced land values, a more vibrant local economy, reduced vehicle emissions and more sustainable use of non-renewable resources. Dimensioni CAD has highly skilled professional who have expertise to handle the complexities involved in Urban Planning.
Site Evaluation & Analysis
Site evaluation and Analysis is the preparatory step to urban designing. In this stage the following points are decided:-
Space Planning
- the way a place functions within its wider context
- the quality of the public realm – safety, amenity, vitality
- the right mix and density of uses
- connectivity
- scale and bulk of buildings
- character and heritage
- natural environmental qualities
- environmentally sustainable design and building
Analysis of Architectural Character
Volumetric Studies & Urban Form Recommendations
Architectural Controls Guidelines
Architectural control guidelines provide design criteria to improve the quality of residential development and ensure consistent standards when it comes to entrances, porches, roofs, signs and lighting
Streetscaping
Streetscaping refers to urban roadway design and conditions as they impact street users and nearby residents. Streetscaping recognizes that streets are places where people engage in various activities, including but not limited to motor vehicle travel. Streetscapes are an important component of the public realm (public spaces where people interact), which help defines a community’s aesthetic quality, identity, economic activity, health, social cohesion and opportunity, not just its mobility.
Graphics & Signage
Graphics & Signage has an important role to play in promoting urban quality; creating visions which inspire and motivate engaging communities and others involved in planning and development and pressing information objectively and honestly for assessment purposes.
Pedestrian & Vehicular Circulation Design
The objective of pedestrian and Vehicular circulation design is to establish a city grid to improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site, and create strong connections with the surrounding street and pathways. Our professionals will provide you with solutions which will result in smooth running of traffic in the city.
