C A R V I N G P U B L I C S P A C E
Pioneer Square | Seattle | Gehl Architects | Merlino | Rottle | Fall 2008
G O A L S
Apply the urban analysis and design methods of Gehl archictects and refine them to remake Seattle’s alleys as an extension of the public realm as urban density increases.
Protection | Create sight lines through the alleys and increase ground-level transparency
Invitation | shelter pedestrians from rain with colonnades, increase daylight by
reducing building height along alley
Delight | Use alleys to increase Seattle’s greenspace and as a means to keep stormwater on site
G O A L S
Apply the urban analysis and design methods of Gehl archictects and refine them to remake Seattle’s alleys as an extension of the public realm as urban density increases.
Protection | Create sight lines through the alleys and increase ground-level transparency
Invitation | shelter pedestrians from rain with colonnades, increase daylight by
reducing building height along alley
Delight | Use alleys to increase Seattle’s greenspace and as a means to keep stormwater on site