When designing and creating architecture, we must also not forget about the quality of the outdoor spaces surrounding buildings. They are the ones that affect the well-being of users. Making and arranging such spaces will have a big impact on how they are perceived. When designing outdoor spaces, we must take into account easy accessibility for everyone and a sense of security. It is worth thinking about pleasing to the eye urban furniture and small architecture elements, appropriate selection of durable and resistant materials, and ecological solutions, including paving that will help retention of rainwater paths.
Small architecture
As we know, the overall urban space that surrounds us consists not only of buildings and transportation infrastructure, but also its small architecture, which organizes and complements the space, these include benches, flower pots, bicycle racks, barriers and posts or even trash garbage cans. Not only are they permanent elements of the environment that make it more functional, but they also increasingly add to its aesthetic value.
Thoughtful design of an outdoor space will make people more likely to visit it and return to it more often. Properly selected elements of small architecture can make both the arrangement of historic districts and modern parts of cities create a harmonious and attractive whole. Speaking of outdoor spaces, it is also worth mentioning the increasingly popular outdoor gyms and swimming pools.
Appropriate paving
An extremely important element of outdoor spaces are suitable, durable surfaces. The offers of manufacturers on the Polish market are extremely rich, from new generation paving blocks and slabs, through granite pavements, to modern solutions that allow water to pass through and take care of drainage. Also new are products made from recycled plastics, which can be used both for creating substrates and landscaping elements.
Quality and safety
Outdoor spaces also include gates and fences - not only marking the boundaries of the plot, but also giving a sense of security and privacy. In choosing them, it is worth focusing both on beautiful design and durability and lack of constant maintenance.
Looking for inspiration? You will find suggestions for various solutions that create outdoor spaces in the portal Products for Architects.
