Consultation Draft 1 - Stoke-on-Trent City Council

DESIGN PRINCIPLES 7
Decorative tiles at Buxton Spa
7.2 Design Principles for Public Art
• public art should explore the idea of ceramics in the public
realm, interpreting historic traditions and applying contemporary
design solutions
• surfaces such as shop fronts, seating bases and hand rails
should be utilised, where possible
• The development of public art within the City Centre should
allow for community involvement, identify local values, aspirations
and historical stories and illustrate the cultural context of
the City Centre.
• It should express the unspoken values of local residents.
• It should also provide visual interest and aid legibility within the
City Centre.
• Monumental stature should be used for impact and to strengthen
local identity in addition to simplifying wayfinding (e.g Angel
of the North). A suitable location would be the proposed main
square adjacent to Lichfield Street, (subject to masterplanning
consideration).
• Subtle and discrete art elements that are discovered over a period
of use should be used to promote the visitor experience of
discovery. Subtle interventions add quality to the public realm,
whilst preserving inclusive access. These should be located in
other public squares, as set out in this document.
historic use of ceramic tiles in The
Golden Cup frontage, Northwood
ceramic art in Seville adds a distinctive
character to the City
ceramic art on wall in northern quarter,
Manchester
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