August 5, 2016
For:
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Prepared By:
City of London
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Urban Design Brief for:
City of London, Harris Park | Canada 150 Pavilion Project
August 5, 2016
matter architectural studio inc. 120 Wellington Street, Suite 102 London, Ontario, N6B 2K6 Canada P: 519.601.6274 @: [email protected] W: www.matterinc.ca
City of London – Planning and Development P O Box 5035 206 Dundas Street London, Ontario N6A 4L9
Attn Members of the Urban Design Peer Review Panel Re: Harris Park Bandshell | Canada 150 Pavilion
Dear Members of the Urban Design Peer Review Panel, Please accept this letter as our formal application for Urban Design Review of the subject lands noted above. Attached you will find the required proposal summary and relevant information for this development. We look forward to sitting down with you and your team to review this submission and clarify our design strategy. Please kindly provide our office with a day and time when we can be scheduled for review. Should you require additional information please do not hesitate to call or email our office directly. Respectfully submitted, Steven D. Cooper Phil Sharron M. Arch. (Hons.), OAA, LEED AP (BD+C) Dipl. Arch. Lic. Tech. OAA President | Founding Partner Vice President | Founding Partner
Table of Contents
Cover Letter
Table of Contents
Section 1 | Analysis and Design Principles 01
1.1 Existing Site Description
1.2 Design Goals and Objectives
1.2.1. Project Goals
1.2.2. Massing Goals
1.3 Design Response to City Documents
1.3.1. City of London - Zoning
1.3.2. City of London - Offi cial Plan
1.3.3. Urban Design Policies
1.3.4. City of London Facility Accessibility and Design Standards
1.4 Spatial Analysis
1.4.1. Regional Spatial Analysis Plan
1.4.2. Site Spatial Analysis Plan
Section 2 | Development Option and Response 08
2.1 Conceptual Design
2.1.1. Site Design
2.1.2. Massing and Articulation
2.1.3. Built Form (Proposed Elevation)
2.1.4. Architectural Treatment (Material Palette)
2.1.5. Signage
2.2 Public Realm
2.2.1. Proposed Perspectives
Appendix 16 A.1 Contextual Photos
A.2 Inspiration Photos
A.3 Artist Rendering of Primary View
A.4 Heritage Alteration Permit Application (Positive Recommendation received)
A.5 City of London Topographic Survey
A.6 Conceptual Site Plan
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SECTION 1
Analysis and Design Principles
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1.1 EXISTING SITE DESCRIPTION
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Existing Sculpture Existing Bandshell
(Circa 1990)
Entrance to Park (at
Queens Ave.)
ZONINGOpen Space Zone Variation 4
AREA46,955 sm (Site)
278.7 sm (Proposed Stage)
EXISTING CONDITIONSOpen grassy areas, asphalt pathways,
picnic tables, deciduous trees, river
front.
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CANADA 150
1.2 DESIGN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1.2.1. PROJECT GOALS
HIGH LEVEL:
+2,000 sf addition to existing.
3,000 sf base structure.
reinforce community and
sense of place at Harris
Park for all.
barrier free design, new
landscaping / ramps,
and revised paths.
A Cultural Symbol for
London & Canada
Strong &
Proud
Capture the Spirit
of the Canada 150
Celebration
PROJECT SPECIFIC:
Help London Celebrate
Canada in 2017
Environment
of Civic
Pride
Flexible &
Adaptable
Space
Celebration &
Inspiration
Upgraded Pavilion
Features
July 1st, 2017LONDON
create a place where the
diversity and culture of our
city and nation can be proudly
brought together.
provide a space for
Londoners to celebrate
this important
milestone in Canada’s
history.
a space for multiple
types of functions.
Renovation of
Existing Pavilion
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1.2 DESIGN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1.2.2. MASSING GOALS
Barrier Free
Embracing the Park Framing Views
Macro & Micro Scale
“The Shard”
Storm Water
Management
Use of colour to tie
pavilion into Canada
150 branding!
Re-Use
Sound Control
infuse branding of
Canada 150 into the
design by utilizing
the shard as a main
infl uence for the
structures massing
redirect the main stage
to face the primary
park lands (avoid facing
towards the path only)
use the fractured wall
shape to frame views (to
and from performers /
speakers)
along with our Acoustic
Consultant, use the
fractured wall and soffi t
shapes to control sounds
/ vibrations
review and inclusion
of The City of London’s
Facilities Accessibility
Design Standards for
ramps, railings, etc.
review current pathway
system in Harris Park
and provide proposed
new routes (Phase 2)
where possible
reuse existing stage,
foundation, and paths as
part of new design.
create natural and built
opportunities to contain
storm water on-site.
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1.3 DESIGN RESPONSE TO CITY DOCUMENTS
City of London
Zoning and
Offi cial Plan
City of London
Urban Design
Policies
1.3.1 - ZONING:Currently, Harris Park is zoned as OS4 (Open Spaces). This designation is one of the
most restrictive open space zone variations. However, since the project is simply
expanding on the “current intended use” of the existing bandshell we do not foresee
zoning to be an issue with respect to the proposed development.
1.3.2 - OFFICIAL PLAN:The City of London Offi cial Plan, Map No. 5, indicates Harris Park as an “open space”
within the context of the City Plan. That being said, this project does not call for an
Offi cial Plan amendment. Furthermore, this project continues to add positively to the
public realm by creating a new structure that not only fi ts into the offi cial plan but also
augments it by creating a larger capacity for the “current intended use”.
1.3.3 - URBAN DESIGN POLICIES:The following policies outlined in the City of London’s Offi cial Plan (Section 11.1) have
been accounted for as part of our development proposal:
• Natural Features: Natural grading and ramp system to access the bandshell, new
undulating walkways / paths;
• Tree Preservation: A report to identify and protect trees will be undertaken;
• Open Views: The structure has been designed to maximize transparency and open
views to/from the stage;
• High Design Standards: The bandshell has been designed to provide a legacy
piece of Architecture for the City of London. One whose character is unlike
anything in the region. Additionally, we envision a contemporary structure that will
fi t in with the concepts presented as part of the Back to The River narrative.
• Landscaping: Natural features will be utilized on-site to enhance the building
character from the open areas and pathways;
• Building Positioning: The bandshell has been positioned to take advantage of the
vistas within Harris Park. It will also provide a sense of inclusivity to those taking
in a performance/and those performing;
• Enhanced Accessibility Standards: See Section 1.3.4 below.
F.A.D.S.
1.3.4 - CITY OF LONDON FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY AND DESIGN STANDARDS:A primary driver for this project is to enhance and provide barrier free access to
the bandshell stage for all Londoners. As such, our offi ce has reviewed the F.A.D.S.
document and will continue to work on the incorporation of accessible:
• Walkways;
• Ramps;
• Paving;
• Railings/Guards.
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1.4 SPATIAL ANALYSIS 1.4.1. REGIONAL SPATIAL ANALYSIS PLAN
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AREA OF WORK LANDMARKS
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1.4 SPATIAL ANALYSIS 1.4.2. SITE SPATIAL ANALYSIS PLAN
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FUTURE PATH EXTENSIONSAREA OF WORK LANDMARKS
SECTION 2Development Option and Response
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2.1 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 2.1.1. SITE DESIGN
RE-ORIENTRe-orient position of Pavilion to the open space
for improved audience capacity and viewing
experience.
VISIBILITY Ensure Pavilion can be seen and experienced from
multiple locations in Harris Park and across the
Thames River.
ACCESS Connect existing pathway to Pavilion and
accessible ramp. Extend pathway through park to
bring pedestrians to Pavilion from multiple sides.
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2.1 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 2.1.2. MASSING AND ARTICULATION
1. RE-USERemove portion of existing structure
and retain existing platform
2. REVISE STAGEIncorporate existing platform
into new concrete stage
3. INTEGRATION INTO THE LANDSCAPERaise topography on performance side of
bandshell to remove metal guardrails
4. RAMP ACCESSAdd hardscaped, b.f. accessible, ramp from
existing pathway to stage platform
5. EXTRUDEraise bandshell massing. tailor height to
accommodate possible performances
6. CONTINUOUS PROMENADEOpen front and back of pavilion. Angle
sides to orient the sound performance,
provide lines of sight and stage area
7. RATIONALIZATION OF THE ROOFthe proposed roof and soffi t will have a
precise geometric form to optimize sound
quality, SWM and constructibility
8. PERFORM, PLAY, LISTEN, EXPERIENCE, AND ENJOY!
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WEST ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
2.1 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 2.1.3. PROPOSED ELEVATIONS
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2.1 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 2.1.4. ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENT
Vicwest metal
panel Tradition 100
on exterior walls
and roof
Vicwest metal
panel AD300 on
interior walls and
ceiling
Painted steel tube
section
Steel Columns
and BeamsConcrete
Armor Stone
Retaining Wall
Vicwest metal
panel AD300 on
interior walls and
ceiling
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2.1 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 2.1.5. SIGNAGE
Stainless Steel
Raised Pin
Lettering
Backlit Sign Box
(City of London
Logo)
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2.2 PUBLIC REALM 2.2.1. PROPOSED PERSPECTIVES
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2.2 PUBLIC REALM 2.2.1. PROPOSED PERSPECTIVES
SECTION 3Appendix
A.1 CONTEXTUAL PHOTOS
A.2 INSPIRATION PHOTOS
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