Plaza

 A public plaza can be used by numerous users, such as people visiting, tenants of the building and members of the general public. This space type may function as pedestrian site arrival points as well as homes for art installations, places for recreation and relaxation, and inconspicuous security measures for high-profile buildings. Plazas are a beneficial feature of any vibrant streetscape. Programmatically, plazas are strongly linked to the lobby space style. Both are a "public appearance" for a building that welcomes and orients visitors.The most important consideration in creating public and outdoor plazas spaces is the expected future, as well as the potential use of these spaces. Plazas should be designed so that they provide a wide range of activities, including those that are active or passive, formal or informal as well as group or individual oriented and spontaneous or planned. You should encourage users to take part in planned events, such as. By providing tables, shade and seating such as tables and seating at lunchtime, diners could be encouraged to use the space, however it must also be able to host events that people have scheduled. A grassy area shaded by shade could be used for a stage or game of Frisbee or even a solo reading. The most common features of plaza space types include the list of design goals that are applicable which are listed below. Click on the title to see a complete listing and definitions for the design objectives in the context of whole-building design.