HARDSCAPE

Masterplan 2026 Laucala Campus

Purpose

The hardscape network provides the functional and social framework of the campus, supporting movement, interaction, accessibility and outdoor activities. Wee-designed hardscape elements contribute to campus identity, safety, durability and user comfort while complementing the surrounding landscape and built environment.

Typical Components

Pedestrian plazas and courtyard;
Walkways and paved circulation routes;
Gathering and social spaces;
Outdoor seating and furniture;
Stairs, ramps and accessibility features;
Covered walkways and shade structures;
Retaining walls and edge treatments;
Bollards, lighting and wayfinding elements;
Public art and campus focal points.

Laucala Campus

Recommendations:

Create welcoming plazas and gathering spaces at key campus destinations;
Upgrade pedestrian pavements with durable, low-maintenance materials suitable for tropical conditions;
Improve accessibility through compliant ramps, tactile indicators and barrier-free pathways;
Incorporate seating, shade and social nodes along major circulation routes;
Introduce consistent campus furniture, lighting and wayfinding elements to strengthen identity;
Integrate hardscape design with surrounding landscape areas to improve comfort and visual quality;
Enhance drainage and surface treatments to minimize ponding and improve safety during wet weather;
Use durable, sustainable materials that reduce long-term maintenance requirements.

Concept

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