Look up, look down, LOOK AT THE PAVIG

In my Design Module I had to have a hard think about paving, within my design is an 'urban plaza' area. I did not notice before the affects paving have on influencing pedestrian flow. For instance, busier paving would encourage people to be static whereas linear, formal paving suggests a slower walk. 

I did not appreciate pedestrian and vehicular shared walk ways, I quite like the one on the High Street in Cheltenham because of the smooth surfaces and mute colours, one would hardly notice it but still feel comfortable to cross onto the vehicular area. 

I went to visit Wildside Garden Centre, a private garden from an ex-professional garderner and quite liked his simple choice in round pebbles. 

I also followed this slot drain in the centre of the brewery quarter, I think it adds interest to the paving but looks odd being right down the centre. However I understand its positioning due to the above gaping hole in the roof to catch rainfall and to gather water from paving either side from an incline.