NIC Community Master Plan Report - North Island College

D. UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITYObjective: Universal access on the Campus is a fundamental requirement to achieve equalityfor all users.• All buildings and associated public spaces should provide universal and non-segregatedaccess for the physically challenged, and those with other special needs.E. ENTRANCESObjective: Well designed entrances provideorientation and enhance wayfinding for users.Entrances should also establish an indooroutdoorrelationship engaging the building with itssurroundings and providing identity for each building.• Building entrances should be transparent andmulti-storied where possible, encouragingentry and creating an inviting entry experience.• All major building entrances should be welldefined, prominent, and should relate directlyto major open spaces and circulation routes.• Entrances should establish identity for eachbuilding.• Building entrances should celebrate thetransition from exterior space to interiorspace both spatially and symbolically.F. SIGNAGEObjective: Buildings and entrances should have well positioned and lit signs that provideorientation for users.• Signage should use local and natural materials and College colours.G. Building HeightObjective: The existing campus enjoys abundant sunlight penetration and a desirable humanscale between buildings. Appropriate consideration of building heights will preserve existingdaylighting and scale while introducing up to 4 storeys on the campus to optimize land use density.• Building height should be limited to 4 maximum storeys on the north campus side and 2maximum storeys on the south campus side.23 |APRIL 2013