Plaza

 The public plaza is used by numerous users, such as guests, tenants of buildings and the general public. They can serve as public spaces, pedestrian areas, art spaces, relaxing areas, or security features that are not easily visible from buildings with a prominent design. Plazas can be a beneficial element in any streetscape. They are in close proximity to lobby areas. They serve as the "public image" of the building. They also help visitors to feel welcome and guided. Plazas must accommodate a range of activities, such as active or passive and unplanned activities and group or individual-oriented informal or formal formal or informal, spontaneous or planned and ones that are planned or not. It is important to encourage people to take part in planned activities(such as. by providing tables, shade and seating for lunchtime dining). invited to take advantage of the space, however it must also be able to host events that people have thought of. A grassy area shaded by shade can be utilized for a stage or a game of Frisbee or a reading session by yourself. The below list of design goals is an atypical feature of areas for plazas. Click on the title to get a full list and definitions of the design goals in the context of the whole-building design.