Contents ----------------- Preface ----------------- Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 The Development of “Universal Accessibility” 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Study Methods and Framework ----------------- Universal Accessibility in the Built Environment 2.1 The Challenge in Hong Kong 2.2 Aging Population 2.3 Universal Accessibility in External Areas, Open Spaces and Green Spaces 2.4 Major Issues 2.5 The Way Forward ----------------- Best Practices and Guidelines 3.1 Access Route 3.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 3.3 Landscaped Spaces 3.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 3.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 3.6 Detectable Surfaces 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 3.8 Lighting 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance ----------------- Photo Gallery 4.1 Access Route 4.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 4.3 Landscaped Spaces 4.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 4.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 4.6 Detectable Surfaces 4.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 4.8 Lighting ----------------- Appendices A1 Case Study 1 - Rehabilitation Complex in Wong Chuk Hang A2 Case Study 2 - An External Public Space in Ma On Shan ----------------- Acknowledgements ----------------- References ----------------- View or Download PDF

4. Photo Gallery     4.1 Access Route 4.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 4.3 Landscaped Spaces 4.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 4.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 4.6 Detectable Surfaces 4.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 4.8 Lighting 4.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast     Red colours     4.7a  Red road cones form a strong contrast with the surroundings and serve as effective warning   4.7b  Effective directional signs with information in white on a red background         4.7c  Entrance door frame in bright red forms a strong contrast with, and stands out from, the surrounding materials   4.7d  Use of red floor finishing to distinguish the access area from the soft landscaping areas; the edge junction is emphasized by white borders for further visual contrast         4.7e  Red signboards effectively draw attention to the information and entrance area   4.7f  Building with red façade in colour contrast to the surrounding environment assisting in orientation in the alley       Blue colours     4.7g  Intricate pattern created by contrasting colours of white and blue ceramic wall tiles   4.7h  Large blue sculpture in an external space serving as a point of reference as well as providing actual way finding information         4.7i  International symbol for accessibility in white and blue mosaic tiles   4.7j  Signage alternately using blue and white as contrasting background colours         4.7k  Name plate for planting in blue and white colour contrast   4.7m  Effective roadside signboard with information in white on a blue background   Green colours     4.7n  Foldable seats in a subtle grey colour allow the dominant green railings to stand out   4.7p  Green rubber mats complementing the colourful play equipment         4.7q  Directional signs with information in yellow on a green background   4.7r  Effective directional signs with information in dark green on a white background         4.7s  Noticeable entrance door in green that also complements the surrounding red brick walls   4.7t  Effective roadside signage with information in white on a dark green background       Brown colours     4.7u  Visual contrast created by bright colours on a brown timber deck allowing the building to stand out   4.7v  Brown wooden frame forms a natural backdrop for the geographical theme of the jigsaw puzzle         4.7w  Natural wood engraved with simple words complement and bring out the theme of the message   4.7x  Signage with high contrast created by information in white on a dark natural wood background — a signboard in keeping with the nature of the venue         4.7y  Black tactile guide path forms a good contrast with the surrounding reddish brown paving   4.7z  Signage with contrast created by information in yellow on a dark brown thematic sculptural background       Black colours     4.7aa  Effective signage with information in white on a black background   4.7bb  Noticeable directory created by graphical information in white on a black background         4.7cc  Effective signboard with information in white on a black background   4.7dd  Tactile guide path leading to an accessible car park accented by the distinct contrast between the black tactiles and the red paving         4.7ee  Contrast created by black tactile guide path on red paving access path   4.7ff  Black rubber mats forming a backdrop for the colourful play equipment; the contrasting flooring colours and textures effectively demarcate the play area from the access paths       Colours     4.7gg  A muted brown granite frame to allow a colour site map to stand out   4.7hh  Use of contrasting colours to frame and highlight a particular play equipment         4.7ii  Large pictorial signs in contrasting colours are effective in external areas   4.7jj  Use of colourful rubber mats to enhance the playful environment         4.7kk  Visual contrast created by black and white graphic image on a soft colour background   4.7mm  Visual contrast created by using different finishing materials between the floor and wall of ramps