A thriving public realm - Accordia12
For a housing development that sits so close to the town centre, Accordia has a lot of green spaces and places to offer the surrounding...
Safety and a sense of safety - Accordia11
Within the boundaries of the site, it almost feels like you are between neighbours, familiar grounds. This might be due to the fact that...
Building for change - Accordia10
One of the main concerns of the current world is the notion of sustainable development. An important part of sustainable development is...
Building size and scale - Accordia9
There are more than six types of housing present on this site. Some of them come in more than one design. That means that every single...
Animating the edge - Accordia8
Accordia's facades offer a general pleasing image. Frequent doors and windows, with few blank walls, articulation of facades, with...
Positive outdoor space - Accordia7
Creating a positive outdoor space involves a certain level of involvement with the entire space as a whole, but a single, multitude...
Utilities infrastructure - Accordia6
The services embedded in this development are working hand in hand with the site layout and detailing. Most of them run underground in...
Parking & Servicing - Accordia5
As far as parking is concerned, I think Accordia is accomplishing a number of high standards. The level of driving and parking are kept...
Streets & traffic - Accordia4
Streets have to be designed as multifunctional spaces, not necessarily as clearly defined roads. There has to be a sense of logic to the...
Public transport - Accordia3
The site is situated only 1.5 km away from the city centre. It is a good location for a peaceful life, away from traffic, surrounded by...
