A3.03
Lobbies and corridors Section Summary
• Lobbies and corridors should have a minimum ceiling height of 2700mm. • Maintain clear sight lines within communal spaces to increase passive surveillance. • Provide sufficient GPOs and data points, in locations appropriate to service the intended functions and maintenance of the common spaces.
Common lobbies and corridor spaces must have a strong identity and provide a safe, functional and secure environment that contributes positively to the experience of living in a multi-unit development. Lobbies & Corridors Considerations Checklist: • Entry Lobbies shall be located to contribute to a coherent street frontage and sense of address. • Lobbies should incorporate a space suitable for residents as a meeting point. • All lobbies, corridors and circulation spaces are to be of sufficient proportion to allow for the delivery of large furniture items, free of dead ends, tight corners and recessed alcoves. • Lobby and corridors are to be designed to minimise redundant space. • All shared and communal spaces, including lobbies and corridors are to be compliant with AS 1428.1 as a minimum. • Where possible, incorporate natural light and ventilation (minimum 1 source). Consider open air lobbies and corridors where appropriate to increase light and ventilation. • Where circulation spaces are open to the elements, they should be provided with sufficient shelter and screening to keep them partially dry and manage potential significant wind impacts, particularly in front of entry doors. • While hardy materials are necessary in these areas for durability, consideration should also be given to acoustics, as hard surfaces will tend to amplify noise. • No common circulation space should compromise the visual or acoustic amenity of a habitable room in a dwelling. • Lighting needs to be adequate without seeming “institutional.” • Avoid corridors which are excessively long by providing changes in direction and indents (recessed front doors) and break out zones that can assist in providing increased daylighting and opportunities for planting. Feature wall colour/texture and floor coverings can also reduce the perceived length of corridors.
High Density Lobbies & Corridors Considerations Checklist: • Corridor widths should be no less than 1500mm wide.
Low Density Lobbies & Corridors Considerations Checklist: • Corridor widths should be no less than 1000-1200mm wide.
SDA Lobbies & Corridors Considerations Checklist: • Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard .
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Housing Choices Australia | Design Guidelines
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