The key to successfully designing or recovering public spaces is to achieve a series of ingredients that enhance their use as meeting places. Regardless of their scale, some important tips are designing for people's needs, the human scale, a mix of uses, multifunctionality and flexibility, comfort and safety, and integration to the urban fabric.
To give you some ideas on how to design urban furniture, bus stops, lookouts, bridges, playgrounds, squares, sports spaces, small parks, and urban parks, check out these 100 notable public spaces.
Parklands College Secondary School / dhk Architects
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Architects: dhk Architects
- Area: 4010 m²
- Year: 2020
https://www.archdaily.com/970470/parklands-college-secondary-school-dhk-architectsPilar Caballero
Salvazione Christian School / Local Studio
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Architects: Local Studio
- Area: 440 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: AE Joinery, Amlin, CONTRACT HARDWARE, Chamberlains, PPA Light
https://www.archdaily.com/961180/salvazione-christian-school-local-studioHana Abdel
Herschel Atrium Extension / KLG Architects
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Architects: KLG Architects
- Area: 2555 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Marmoleum, OWA, Trimble Navigation
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Professionals: Jan van Gysen Consulting Engineers, SRL Acoustics
https://www.archdaily.com/949387/herschel-atrium-extension-klg-architectsHana Abdel
Kogelberg Cabins / KLG Architects
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Architects: KLG Architects
- Area: 680 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Raycon Properties, B2A Consulting Engineers
https://www.archdaily.com/947772/kogelberg-cabins-klg-architectsHana Abdel
99 Juta / Local Studio
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Architects: Local Studio
- Area: 1250 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Doktor and Misses, Gautruss, Isca, Wilsonstone
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Professionals: WSP Structures
https://www.archdaily.com/941918/99-juta-local-studioValeria Silva
Hillbrow Counselling Centre / Local Studio
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Architects: Local Studio
- Area: 100 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Duroplastic
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Professionals: The Structural Workshop
https://www.archdaily.com/940520/hillbrow-counselling-centre-local-studioPilar Caballero
Public Works: South Africa’s New Cultural Projects
South Africa’s architecture is defined by a multicultural history. Located at the southernmost tip of the continent, the county has built upon past traditions and building techniques in a range of modern architecture and cultural projects. These structures showcase new design approaches in South Africa and experiment with diverse formal and spatial strategies.
https://www.archdaily.com/927098/public-works-south-africas-new-cultural-projectsEric Baldwin
Axis Building / dhk Architects
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Architects: dhk Architects
- Area: 10000 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Albert Carpets, Anchor Steel Projects, Dracon Contractors, Ja-Lite, Joos Joiners, +9
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Professionals: Aurecon, JD Reitz, RLB Pentad, WBHO
https://www.archdaily.com/916537/axis-building-dhk-architectsDaniel Tapia
Norval Foundation / dhk Architects
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Architects: dhk Architects
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Afrisam, Blackwood, Chartwell, Cladcom, Dracon National, +13
https://www.archdaily.com/910613/norval-foundation-dhk-architectsRayen Sagredo
Battery Park / dhk Architects
- Area: 12000 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: California Skateparks Africa, Concrete Units, KTW, Viva Formwork
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Professionals: BTKM, dhk Architects, Element Consulting Engineers, Eppen-burger & associates, GIBB, +9
https://www.archdaily.com/909921/battery-park-dhk-architectsDaniel Tapia
Drivelines Studios / LOT-EK
https://www.archdaily.com/905460/drivelines-studios-lot-ekPilar Caballero
Leopards Leap Vineyards / Makeka Design Lab
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Architects: Makeka Design Lab
- Area: 1500 m²
- Year: 2011
https://www.archdaily.com/226174/leopards-leap-vineyards-makeka-design-labVictoria King