5.2.2 EXTERIOR FURNISHINGS

A variety of different types of seating options contribute to
the character of the public realm. Exterior furnishing should
be designed to be low maintenance, attractive, comfortable
and be conducive to the environment they occupy by
providing diversity and activity to the space. Furnishings
should be located to take maximum benefit of seasonal
climatic changes, site characteristics such as grade changes
and allow users to customize space to their needs.

At the Castlegar Campus there is ample exterior space, but it
is not actively used. By addressing furniture solutions close to
convenient access doors, it is believed that this space can be

significantly impacted.

SOCIAL GATHERING

Seating areas should be designed to promote social
gatherings. Open spaces should include seating areas that
foster the opportunity for people to connect and engage with

one another.

OUTDOOR LEARNING

Open spaces can incorporate a variety of elements such as
seating berms and stairs that provide spaces for classrooms of
students to gather and sit, or for social events that take place

on campus.

SEMI-PRIVATE SOCIAL GATHERING

Open spaces should include designated areas with smaller
clusters of seating surrounding by landscape elements to

create more privacy in open areas.

PRIVATE SEATING

Open spaces offer an environment that can often exclude
single participants. Private seating creates buffered zones for

individuals to observe or participate in activities.

Example of formalized exterior seating area

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