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5.1
Landscape / Open Space
Landscape Character
The unique natural environmental qualities of the campus as
described below should be protected and enhanced when new
developments are being considered.
1. Open Fields
The open fields provide expansive views in and out of the campus.
2. Arboretum
The enclosure created by the large trees form a contrast to the open
fields and is significant for its cultural and botanical relevance.
3. Lake Areas
The lakes and their associated areas offer high scenic views and
provide a significant identity to the campus.
4. Roadside Planting
The tree planting along the campus boundary provide a buffer to
the public roads from the campus grounds. The planting should
take into account the views from and to the campus.
5. Hill Slopes
The planting on the Hillcrest Road ridge and the hill slopes include
kauri, kahikatea that represent Waikato identity.
6. Plazas / Social Spaces and Forecourts / Courtyards
The campus social spaces are external spaces adjoining or enclosed
by buildings and should be designed to relate to the building
entry, its form and function. Social spaces may be predominantly
hardscape.
7. Boundary Planting
The boundary planting acts as a buffer to the adjacent properties.
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Where it is adjacent to open fields, the views through and access
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Identity
The different functional aspects of the campus can be grouped into
three core areas as illustrated on the plan and described below.
1. Landscape
These special character areas reinforce and define the campus
landscape identity. They symbolise the natural, cultural and
recreational aspects of the campus. Large events, including sporting
and community events are located and supported within the space
of the open fields and lake areas.
2. Urban Core
The urban core caters primarily to academic and associated retail
and commercial activities. The landscape environment in most
instances relate to building settings such as social hubs and
courtyards, and streetscape along Hillcrest Avenue.
3. Residential Core
These are the living spaces of the campus. Where they front the
public streets, appropriate street address, building alignment and
streetscape will need to be considered. Where they are adjacent to
the main entry and form part of the main pedestrian spine, building
alignment shall integrate covered pedestrian-ways, bus-stops
and pedestrian routes. Landscaped courts and amenities shall be
incorporated in any new developments.
4. New Landscape Centre
As most of the special landscape character areas are on the west
campus, a new landscape centre is proposed for the east campus
to balance the distribution of social and recreational life of the
campus. This new landscape centre borrows from the landscape
elements and imagery established in the main campus.
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Legacy of the designed landscape
1
Open Fields
2
Arboretum
3
Road Side Planting
4
Fernery & Hill Slope Planting
5
Urban Core
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Lake Side
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Boundary Planting
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Memorial Planting
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Memorial Planting
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A diverse range of landscape characterise the existing campus;
from open space, built environment, historical plant collections
to memorial planting.
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Legacy of the designed landscape - Iconic Trees
The following species are identified as University iconic trees
based on qualities that represent Waikato identity.
They embody the Waikato campus qualities in their scale and
longevity, and have proven to do well in the Waikato basin
region.
Some additional evergreen and deciduous species are also
considered to provide evergreen canopies all year round and
vibrant autumn colours.
• Kahikatea
• Kauri
Kahikatea (juvenile form)
Kahikatea (adult form)
Totara
• Titoki
• Gingko
• Copper Beach
• Ulmus
• Totara
Titoki
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Legacy of the designed landscape - Significant Trees
The following trees are of significant botanical and cultural relevance
to the campus. In groups or individual specimen, these trees are to
be protected from development impact and incorporated into new
planting works.
The quality of much of this vegetation provides a basis for the
selection and distribution of new tree planting through out the
campus.
This plan illustrates the locations of the majority of the species. The
University owns a Tree Management Plan prepared by the Facilities
Management Division, which shall be adhered to for all area action
planning and detail project design.
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1. Wonder Tree
2. Bead Tree
3. Liquidamber
4. Totara (Podocarpus)
5. Kahikatea
6. Kauri
7. Tanekaha
8. Magnolia
9. Oaks
10. Kowhai
11 . Redwood
12. Ginkgo biloba
23. Local coastal plants
24. Creek Edge planting
25. Maples
26. Waikato Basin plants
27. Chestnuts
28. Camphor Tree
29. Chinese Cypress
30. Chinese Wingnut
31. Rimu
32. Tulip Tree
33. Kashmir Cypress
34. Dawn Redwood
13. Elms
14. Eucalypts
15. Swamp Cypress
16. Ferns
17. Prunus (Cherry Tree)
18. Lime
19. Albilzia
20. Titoki
21. Beech Tree
22. Nikau
35. Black Walnut
36. Cedar
37. Banksia
38. Manuka
39. Rewarewa
40. Norfolk Island Pine
41. Hornbeam
42. Picea
43. Paulownia
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5.2
Hubs / Precincts
The over-riding spatial focus of the University Campus is its vast
green playing field open space. Views within the campus are critical
in establishing and maintaining a clear sense of orientation for
people finding their way around, especially when walking.
The Concept Plan combines the major view corridors and axes as
related to the green space and establishes a series of hubs or
outdoor social gathering spaces.
Combined with the analysis of pedestrian circulation patterns and the
distances that can be traversed in a 5 minute walk from the hubs, 8
locations are identified as hubs alongside major pedestrian spines.
These are the foci of future development and intensification.
In addition to 3 existing (shown in green, red & dark blue); 5 new
hubs are proposed to distribute the social focus evenly across the
campus. The distribution and spacing of these hubs along the main
pedestrian spines will be effective because there is good overlap
between them and most locations along the spines are within
relatively easy reach of at least one hub.
At the space where the built edge meets the green open space,
a natural amphitheatre form exists. The adjoining green area is
identified as major events area, able to be serviced from six of the
hubs.
A ceremonial hub overlooking the green open space is considered
necessary to accommodate formal, large gatherings of the campus
community. This hub should have special Maori significance.
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A grand central plaza at the intersection of two major pedestrian
spines is also suggested. The enhancements to the plaza include
removal of the existing Bennett bookshop. This will complete the
partially formed north-south pedestrian spine and open up views
to the central green space. Re-design of universal access and
landscape improvements will complete this space.
This analysis also underpins the logic behind concentrating as
much as possible of future new buildings and along the edges of
the existing east-west and north-south pedestrian spines.
In addition to the hubs, a linear main street redevelopment is
recommended for Hillcrest Road characterised by active frontages,
street improvements, enclosing building form and urban tree
planting.
Possible hub at Performing Arts Centre
View of Events area
View of Campus Central Plaza area
View of hub at shops area
View of hub area amidst management school
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Outdoor Spaces and Places
Plazas and courts are important social spaces for the campus and
the following are the main design considerations.
Building Address
Define outdoor social spaces with active building edges.
University of Cincinatti, USA
Integrated Seating
Integrate seats and steps into the level changes between buildings
and access path where possible.
Paving Materials
Provide durable, high quality pavers to meet function and
standards.
Plaza and Courtyard trees
Plant trees which provide shade for the summer months, colour
in autumn and sun in winter. Refer to structure planting for
guidelines.
Campus /Library Plaza
Brindabella Business Park, Canberra, Australia
Vertical Circulation
Rationalise existing ramps. Provide a combination of lift, stairs
or escalators to access the change in levels due to the steep
topograhpy.
Main outdoor spaces on campus
Courts
Provide landscaped courtyards within / between buildings to
enhance the outdoor amenities and the wider campus landscape.
Pedestrian spine
Locate the social and outdoor spaces either adjacent to the main
pedestrian spines or cross-linkages.
Campus Courts
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5.3
Pedestrian / Bicycle / Universal Access
The main pedestrian spine runs from entrance 2a at Knighton Road
passes through the main campus, crosses over Hillcrest Road,
links up east campus and continues through to Silverdale Road at
entrance 10. It is the continuous connecting element which links the
separate landscape centres, the different precincts, the hubs and
peripheral carparks via the cross-linkages.
The Concept Plan identifies a possible new pedestrian entrance off
Silverdale Road, along the avenue of significant trees Tanekaha.
Covered walkways are suggested on key locations along main
pedestrian spines to provide shelter from wind, sun and rain.
The Plan suggests universal access with a combination of lifts,
escalators and stairs /ramps for the steep level changes, where
an extensive system of ramps and stairs are required, especially
at two locations: adjacent to the library and at the east campus as
indicated on the Plan.
The Plan suggests a hierarchy of pathways to suit appropriate uses.
Guidelines for widths of paths are as follows:
• 5m pedestrian spine from entrance 2a through to current bus
stop area
• wider pedestrian spine where possible (typically 8-10m)
between existing bus stop and Hillcrest Road
• 3.5m shared pedestrian path / service road adjacent to the
open fields
• 3.0m wide paved pedestrian pathway with integral covered
way on key locations of the main pedestrian spines
• 1.2m wide pedestrian pathway for minor paths
The pedestrian cross linkages shown on the plan are conceptual
only, their actual routes subject to specific design.
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Linkages - Pedestrian Spine and Structure Tree
Planting
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Main Pedestrian Spine with Avenue of Evergreen Trees
Typical Main Pedestrian Spine
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Avenue planting to reinforce the linear spine and with evergreen
trees to provide canopy throughout the year and to differentiate
from the cross linkages which are of deciduous species.
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Main Pedestrian Spine is the campus main
connector.
Peripheral carparks will encourage pedestrian
movement and discourage car transit within campus.
The pedestrian feed into the main spine is via cross
linkages.
Ceremonial Space should maintain physical and
visual link to the open space as large gatherings /
special events will require access to the vast open
space.
Cross Linkages with Deciduous Trees for Seasonal Colour
Deciduous trees with seasonal colours to highlight the cross
linkages connecting the north campus to the south.
Typical Main Pedestrian Spine
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Hillcrest Road links the east campus to the main
campus. The existing crossing which is along the main
spine is to be strengthened in conjunction with traffic
calming strategies.
5.
Cross Linkages conceptual only
6.
Shared Pedestrian and Service Vehicle Access
proposed in particular to service the central events
space as required.
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Covered Ways
Sculptural Freestanding Covered way
Sculptural Freestanding Covered way
Covered ways provide protection from rain and sun and add to
the character of the pedestrian routes. Possible locations are
identified along the main pedestrian spines as follows:
Ornamental Planted Covered way
Covered walkway attached to building
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Covered way over bridge cantilevered
Freestanding Glass Covered way
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• at the start of entrance 2a up to the campus plaza area
• along the pedestrian spine on either side of Hillcrest
Road
• south of S-block up to C-block
Indicative examples of different covered ways
elsewhere are illustrated for consideration.
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Universal Access and Vertical Circulation
1. Main Campus Pedestrian Spine
2. Cross Linkages
3. Plazas and Courts
4. External Escalator / Lift
Functional Access Ramp with handrails
Alternative Ramp integrated with steps
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Access to be provided to new buildings and campus facilities
by a combination of the following elements:
• Ramps: to be kept simple and functional in line with the
urban form of the University.
External Glass lift
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• Crossings: in conjunction with traffic calming strategies
to be provided along the pedestrian spines.
• Stairs: with comfortable wide tread to riser ratio of 3:1
where possible.
• External Lift / Escalator: to be used where viable
especially over significant level changes; adjacent to the
library and at the east campus as shown on plan.
Steps with artwork
External Escalator
Barcelona, Spain
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5.4
Transport / Parking
The existing campus vehicular circulation is organized to prevent
traffic passing through the campus except along Hillcrest Road.
Vehicle access-ways to the campus are located on Knighton Road,
Silverdale Road and both sides of Hillcrest Road but there is no
connectivity. The access routes are relatively unattractive and lack a
sense of arrival.
The Concept Plan suggests significant access, parking and landscape
improvements to support an orderly, memorable campus as follows:
• redesign the access road from entrance 2a as a shared
pedestrian and vehicular route for visitors, short-stay and
passenger transport to the campus. This would enable vehicles
to travel straight down the potentially very attractive treelined street to the beginning of the purely pedestrian section
of the east-west circulation ‘spine’, defined by active building
frontages, without negotiating the main carpark area.
• by preventing access to the main long-stay car park from the
above avenue, the majority of vehicles would still continue to
enter the University through entrance 1, and any disruption to
student residences would be kept to an acceptable level.
• encourage public access and connectivity by considering
vehicles (taxis, buses & bicycles) to pass through the campus,
at suitably controlled low speeds, in a route which would link
entrance 2a, via C-Block, with Hillcrest Road at entrance
9 (as indicated in solid and broken blue line) if and where
appropriate.
• providing limited service / emergency access to all services
and facilities.
• providing limited short-term parking and disabled parking to all
facilities.
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• providing a new vehicle entrance directly off Knighton Road
for the Academy of Performing Arts with a drop-off area in front
of a future westward extension of the facility to improve public
accessibility.
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Car Parking
Carparking is currently aggregated in four main areas along the
campus periphery:
• Off Knighton Road via entrance 1
• Off Knighton Road via entrance 2b
• Off Hillcrest Road via entrance 7 & Silverdale Road via
entrance 10
• Off Silverdale Road via entrance 3a
Bus access & stop
Parking @ entrance 2b
The peripheral parking is a positive strategy for pedestrian circulation
but consumes a lot of valuable campus landscape. The Concept
Plan calls for multi-storey carparks (Where shown on the existing
surface level car parks. This will be subject to capital works budget
constraints.) to accommodate any future demand for additional car
parking.
Passenger Transport
Buses currently service the University but do not pass through the
campus. The yellow ‘hopper’ bus service enters the campus through
entrance 1 to access the main University stop beside the roundabout
at the rear of the student shops. A general service passes along
Hillcrest Road and the new ‘Orbiter’ bus service passes bothways
along Knighton Road with a stop near entrance 2a.
Parking @ entrance 7
Entrance 2a
The Campus Plan proposes a through bus route with stops near
the key destination points, which would increase public exposure of
campus facilities. This proposal is subject to future consideration
and consultation.
Parking @ entrance 1
Taxis have difficulty accessing the campus. The suggested bus
through-route, with pick up points in the vicinity of the bus stops,
would also conveniently accommodate taxi services.
Servicing
The Concept Plan provides the opportunity to improve all service
access routes, as predominantly pedestrian realms, across which
service vehicles may have access. Also, the location of new buildings
along the edges of pedestrian spines will screen all service areas
at the ‘backs’ of buildings from the main pedestrian circulation
‘spines’.
Indicative view of improvements to bus access from entrance 2a
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5.5
Buildings / Open Space
Location / Form
The Campus Plan identifies numerous opportunities to locate
new facilities / buildings within existing built-up areas in a manner
which better integrates campus elements and uses all development
projects as opportunities to improve the quality of the “public realm”
of the campus.
The Concept Plan places emphasis on in-fill development and
redevelopment within existing built areas and less emphasis on
development of the campus green. The new buildings and additions
to existing buildings are located to create a compact, walkable
environment focused around hubs, major pedestrian routes and
Hillcrest Road. Another key defining aspect for the location of new
buildings are the radial axes related to the centre of the green open
space (events area).
The buildings also activate the major pedestrian spines and provide
a sense of enclosure to the outdoor spaces. The new and existing
buildings together define 8 hubs and a series of courtyards and
smaller greens spaces.
In the long term future, when the adjoining rural land to the north
and east of the campus becomes urbanised, it will be appropriate
to consider additional development along Ruakura and Silverdale
Roads.
Precincts
The hubs and the buildings that define them are envisaged as
walkable precincts, with a mix of uses and activities providing
access to a range of services and facilities. The precincts in turn
increase the opportunity for safe walking and cycling, and support
passenger transport by bringing people closer to the possible new
bus route.
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example indicative of possible development of hub
example indicative of possible development of active
pedestrian frontages
example indicative of integration of pedestrian route within
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example indicative of possible sleeving of development & activities
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Concept Plan showing proposed hubs in yellow
Indicative examples of integration of buildings and
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Concept Plan showing location of library building
Indicative views of proposed additions to the existing library and associated open
spaces
Images: Warren & Mahoney/ Maunsell architects
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5.6
Wayfinding / Art Works
There are a number of existing entrances, of which the main ones
on Hillcrest Road and Knighton Road require enhancements. The
entrance shown at Silverdale Road on the adjoining map is a new
one subject to development of the eastern campus.
Waikato Campus Identity
Iconic planting reflecting the Waikato identity to be planted at the
campus intersections and main entrances to reinforce the campus
identity.
Markers with the name of the campus and /or entrances may also
be installed to signal the entry to the campus environment.
Signage & Wayfinding
Orientation and information signs may be installed together with
Markers at the entrances.
Road users experience along boundaries
In order to enhance the visual and spatial experience along the
perimeters of the University, appropriate boundary buffer planting
for public street, open fields or private residences will have to be
considered.
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Existing Entranceways
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Approach and Entrances
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Indicative planting at campus intersections / approach
2
1
1
1. Campus Approach
The public roads and key intersections along the campus
boundary signal entry into the campus environment. The
approach will be marked by trees of iconic nature selected from
the Waikato basin region enhancing the campus identity.
A large vertical marker may be installed at the intersection
of Ruakura Road and the campus boundary for displaying
campus events.
2. Main Entrance Marker
Three main entrances to the campus are identified and are
located on Knighton Road, Hillcrest Road and Silverdale Road
along the main pedestrian spine.
At each main entrance, a “marker” showing the name or a
number shall be installed. Orientation map and information
sign may also be installed in conjunction with the marker to
provide wayfinding in and around the campus.
Marker at campus entrance
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Boundary Planting
Road Side Planting along Knighton Road
Boundary planting helps define the boundary between
the campus grounds and the adjacent activities - public
streets, open fields or private houses. The following design
considerations are:
Road Side Planting
• Maintain views into and out of the site as existing along
Knighton and Silverdale Roads
• Provide avenue planting for all boundary streets; plant on
both sides wherever possible
• Plant low level hedge planting along residential interface
• Maintain views to college playing fields from entrance 1
car park area
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Signage and Wayfinding
1 Entry Marker Sign
Establish a signage strategy integrated with the entrances
design guidelines to assist in wayfinding in and around the
campus.
2 Directional & Information Board
4
Gateway Markers / Flag Poles
3 Combined Marker / Directional Sign
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Artworks
Bike Rack
Incorporate sculptural qualities into functional facilities and establish
a programme to curate and procure artworks.
Lighting
Artworks - indicative examples only
Artworks - as existing
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