The area that sits between the Pantry area and the Quad is in need of serious development. It is a mixture of varying paving materials that are not in good condition and also do not provide any kind of unity. Quite the opposite, the area is disjointed and ugly.

The plantings have no obvious theme or structure. Apart from the area by the door (below left), the plantings provide no interest and have very little aesthetic value.

Issues to address:

• The area needs to have adequate seating for students and staff to enjoy.
• a unified desgin that provides the area with an attractive floor.
• Some form of shelter on the northern side to offer some protection from the elements. What kind of materials will solve this issue?
• Planting - although not essential as the immediate surrounding spaces have an abundance of organic material. In saying that the client would request plantings. The designers would need to take on board the role that the space provides. Firstly a means of gaining access to the College restaurant and pantry as well as providing access to the quad and sporting facilities. There needs to be ample access with a large area for walking. Secondly the area is for recreational relaxation whereby students and staff can have seating and planting that provides a high quality aesthetic area. The exisiting plantings are to be removed apart from the tree and the southern area plantings.
• The bike shed needs to be removed - an area needs to be identified to relocate.
• There is a distinct change in levels at the northern end of the site. How can that be solved? Steps - ramps - a mixture?