Benefits of good design ct (22.02.12)
- 1. The$benefits$of$design$quality$ ‘promo&ng)excellence’$ $ Chris)Twomey,)Chair)of)Design)Review)<)OPUN$ 22nd$February$2012
- 6. Design0Process0 Site$$ Analysis$ Planning$ Community/ Policy/$ Design/Access$$ stakeholder$ legislaAon$ Principles$ involvement$ Design/Access$ SoluAons$ Informed by relevant best practice guidance and design standards, eg for housing: Building for Life, Code for Sustainable Homes, HCA guidance (HQI’s), Secured by Design, Lifetime Homes, Parker Morris Space Standards
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- 8. Step010–0 Understanding0the0context0 What is special and distinctive Assessment of: about the place? • Location and landscape setting • Relationship to surroundings (form, scale & mass of buildings) • Transport links • Local facilities • Predominant building materials
- 9. Characterisa=on0 What’s it like? HighlighAng$poor$use$of$space$and$ Showing$areas$of$ill$defined$and$ Drawing$aJenAon$to$random$ Addressing$exisAng$maze$of$ fragmentaAon$within$the$exisAng$ liJle$used$green$space$ distribuAon$and$lack$of$ interconnecAng$pedestrian$ development$$I$estate$for$cars$not$ coherence$between$exisAng$ routes$to$help$reduce$crime$ people$ community$faciliAes$$ and$anAIsocial$behaviour$ problems$
- 10. SocioDeconomic0Context0 What are the indicators telling us?
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- 12. 0Step020–00 Iden=fy0Design0Principles0 Presentation Contents
- 13. Clearly0stated0aims0 Presentation Contents • ‘Housing on the square’ • Clear distinction between public ‘fronts’ and private ‘backs’ • Building frontage to define street pattern • Improved connectivity/pedestrian links • Elevational ‘rhythm’ to enliven street scene • Materials to reflect neighbouring buildings
- 14. Developing0concepts0 Presentation Contents • Creation of new ‘green’ • Strong, active frontage • Articulating ‘gateways’ and corners
- 15. 0Embedding0sustainability0 • Re-using land and buildings • Improving links and connectivity • Harnessing renewables • Using energy efficiently • Conserving water • Using natural systems • Using local materials • Integrating waste re-cycling
- 16. Hellerup Skole, Denmark Architect: Arkitema Creative use of interior space with built in flexibility
- 17. The0CABE0100key0points0for0a0well0designed0school0 Well-designed external spaces offering a variety of different settings for leisure, learning and sport. Internal courtyard next to library for quiet study and reading Peacehaven Community School architecture plb
- 18. The building as a teaching resource to promote sustainability: Sedum roof Habitats & conservation Rainwater harvesting and storage Recycling, composting Students measure energy consumption and rainwater harvesting Photovoltaics on roof (Retrofit)
- 19. The0CABE0100key0points0for0a0well0designed0school0 Distinctive new image and identity promotes culture of learning and community Remote parking provision encourages health and fitness Darton College, Barnsley Lathams
- 20. Distinctive Atrium, ‘art barn’ and sports hall... New focus for the community Fresh start (with academic results to match)
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- 22. Consulta=on0 Stakeholder & community engagement – How have views shaped the scheme?
- 24. Aqua$cycles?$ On0the0Water...?0 WaterIbased$market,$CraS$Barges$etc.?$ FloaAng$ Dragon$boats?$ Bridges?$ Art$&$ sculpture?$ Park?$ FloaAng$ faciliAes?$ On$river$performance$space?$ Water$taxis$–$park$&$glide?$
- 25. By0the0Water...?0 Furniture?$ Art$/play?$ Angling?$ Waterside$terracing$?$ Modest$but$iconic$buildings?$ ASer$dark$appeal?$
- 26. Find0the0Water...?0 Sculptural$links$/$bridges?$ Art$/$wayfinding$/$signage?$ Access$for$all$ Extending$the$ ‘waterside$realm’?$
- 29. Summary0–0the0benefits0of0design0quality...0 • Strong and distinctive design solutions (supported by reasoned argument) will help to smooth the path to a successful planning consent • Schemes with a clear sense of identity and ‘place’ help to create a marketing edge for clients • Developments that are the product of a rigorous design process are more likely to have lasting appeal • Schemes that are supported by stakeholders and the community will engender civic pride and ‘ownership’
- 30. OPUN Design Review Panel – on hand to help with advice, guidance, clear and consistent feedback and encouragement ... How can we help? Thank you