Apartment building entrances and communal areas design

The entrance to apartment buildings should be designed to provide a sense of security and safety for residents and visitors, maximising opportunities for natural surveillance. Entrances should be well lit, easily identified and fitted with appropriate access control systems. Large scale apartment developments will include a number of communal areas including lobbies, corridors and car parks. To ensure a quality residential environment and provide safety and security, all communal areas must be appropriate in scale, well lit and ventilated. Communal circulation spaces must be well-designed for future maintenance with quality, durable materials. Long internal, double-loaded corridors are discouraged.