mr g nazareth_portfolio january 2016

Gabriel Nazareth1 ClockwindersHigh Street Upper DeanCambridgeshire

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Woods Hardwick Placement YearUrban Design and Planning (2010-2011)

Proposed Development, East of Wootton Fields - Northampton(Main Street Route Visualisations) By Gabriel Nazareth, Dec 2010

Proposed Development, London Road - Buckingham(Main Square Design & Illustrations) By Gabriel Nazareth, May 2011

Proposed Development, Land North of Fields Road - Wootton(Site Sections) By Gabriel Nazareth, July 2011

BSc City and Regional PlanningFinal Year Research Proposal (2012)

Development Brief for the Land at Aberbargoed Plateau, Caerphilly By Gabriel Nazareth, July 2012

Portfo io Urban Design Planning

MA Urban DesignDesign Studio Projects (2014-2015)

Pontprennau Urban Extentsion, Cardiff (Research Based Design Project - Water Sensitive Urban Design)By Gabriel Nazareth September 2015

Revealing City Road, Cardiff (Design Studio 2 - Public Realm & Detailed Urban Design)By Gabriel Nazareth, June 2015

Barbican, London: Redevelopment Project (Design Studio 1 - Neighbourhood Scale)By Gabriel Nazareth, December 2014

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Scale 1:2500

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Cardiff Gate Retail Park

Cardiff GateBusiness Park

Heol Park

Pontprennau Park

Pontprennau

St Mellons

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‘Water Sensitive Urban Design’ - Masterplan

‘The Wooden Jetties’ / ‘Dipping Platforms’The River Rhymney is considered a key destination for visitors and resi-dents. The wooden jetties provide a platform for interacting with water and reconnecting people with this dynamic element.

‘Wild Swimming (Wetlands)’Natural swimming pools provide a vibrant habitat for species to flourish. Purification chemicals are not required as the animals and plants con-dition the water. This provides opportunities for a hygenic and inexpen-sive environment for swimming.

A pump circulates the water within the pool for oxygenation

The use of plants and stones to filter the water (regeneration zone)

Swimming zone is seperated from teh regeneration zone. The pool usually has

Use of diving platforms and wooden board walks to access the pool.

‘The Meadows’ A lush green landscape with a variety of native welsh trees. Provides active evapotranspiration of water as well as mitigating against noise pollution from the M4

‘Respecting the setting of existing buildings’Appropriate landscaping has been used to enhance and preserve the setting of existing buildings

‘Central Fountain Park’ Grand water fountain located at the high-est point of the site for all to see. Visible along key green corridors. Provides noise mitigation against loop road creating a tranquil environment.

‘Retained Mature Trees’Provides a natural landmark aiding legei-bility and encloses the large park. Provides shelter from rain and also shade in the summer for users.

Retained large mature trees, shading in the summer and enclosure of large NEAP.

Series of street planters which fill with water in heavy periods connected with an underlain perforated pipe enhancing water quality and aamenity standards.

Green roofs / roof garden - inter-cepting high levels of precipita-tion. Sensitive roof material and valuable amenity space.

Native species used in raingardens to support local biodiversity

Re-established existing wa-tercourse making it a visible element in the landscape

Use of native vegetation and reed beds supporting wildlife and existing habitat areas.

Shallow swales for easy maintanence and area for relaxing or playing

Wide footpaths for ease of access to green and blue networks

‘Water Sensitive Urban Design’ Research Based Design Project - MA Urban Design

How can urban design be used to influence the quality of suburban residential developments through an integrated approach to sustainable water management?’

Figure 1.6 SWM Plan (Management Train)

Existing Watercourse / Waterbody

Catchment 1 (Highest Point)

Catchment 4 (Steep slope 12%)

Flood Risk Area

Source Control

Catchment 5 (Riverside low points)

Catchment 2 (Flat)

Key

The SWM plan has been developed in response the research finidings of this project. The site charactersitics have been based on both development and topographical features which have provided. A series of water management control measures have been used in accordance with the ‘Toolkit’ developed in Chapter 4; Part 2.

Catchment 6 (Isolated hamlet)

Catchment 3 (Sloping valley to existing watercourse)

Site Control

Regional Control

Swale

Overflown Conveyance / Channels

Source Control Flow Paths

Potential SuDS Landscape to mitgate flood risk from future development

Existing Ditch / Hedgerow(Natural Conveyance Measure)

Flow Control Chamber

Controlled Discharge

Surface Water Flow Direction

Existing Piped Drainage

Piped Crossing

Potential Area For Future Development

Author (Not to Scale)

Compensatory Storage Swale (mit-igate flooding of components such as wetlands and ponds in flood risk areas) - see Appendix 3 for further details.

1 in 100 year

1 in 50 year

1 in1000 year

Detention Basin

Retention Pond

Large Detention Basin

Large Tiered Weland

Detention Basin

Detention Basin

Retention Pond

Retention Pond

Retention Pond

Disconnected downpipes

Sustainable Water Management Plan (SWMP)Source Control

Site Control

Regional Control

Disconnected downpipes

Open Gutters / Channels / Rills

Permeable Surfaces

Rain Garden

Water Butts

Tree Pits / Street Planters

Swales

Retention Pond Detention Basin Filter Strips Bioretention

Retention Pond Detention Basin Wetlands

Natural Hedge-row Ditches

Development Vision

...water games & play .......re-establishing connections to the river......... education..........wildlife ......fun............

Demonstrating the Potential of WSUD Through Detailed Design

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Fig 1.1 Masterplan

Fig 1.2 ‘Blue Street’ Visualisation

Fig 1.3 Influence of WSUD on Street Character

Fig 1.5 Functionality of Wild Swimming Ponds

Fig 1.4 Influence of WSUD on Street Character

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Figure 1.8 ‘Riverside Courtyard’ Detailed Design

Figure 1.7 ‘Residential LAP’ Detailed Design

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St Cadoc’s Primary School

Glan-Yr-AfonPrimary School

St Edeyrn’s Church

The Unicorn Inn (Pub)

Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre

Superstore

DIY Store

Restaurant

Carpet and Furniture Outet

Restaurant

HotelCardiff GateBuisiness Park

St Mellon’s Church

St John’s College

Recreational Facilities(Golf Course)

Pharmacy & Medical Centre

Medical Centre

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Key:

Watercourse / Water body

Site Boundary

Began RdBridge Rd

Church Rd

Flood Risk Area

Poor Connections

Existing Pedestrian Crossing

Key Views / Vistas

Existing Bus Stops

Existing Hedgerows and Vegetation

Existing Trees

Existing PRoW / Green Links

Existing Habitat Areas

Key / Listed Buildings

Pylon

Gas / Easement Mains

TPO

TPO

TPO

TPO

TPO

TPO

TPO

TPOTPO

Tree Preservation OrderTPO

Low Points

SNIC - Site of Nature Interest and Conservation

Site Constraints & Opportunities Site Context & Analysis

Figure 1.19 Land Use AnalysisFigure 1.18 Existing Green & Blue Network

Figure 1.20 Topography & Hydrography

Fig 1.9 Green & Blue Network

Heol Park


NEAP

Cardiff Gate Business

SNIC

SNIC

Began Road

Heol Park


NEAP


SNIC

SNIC

Began Road

Heol Park


NEAP


SNIC

SNIC

Began Road

Strategy 3 (Preferred)Green & Blue Connections + North-South Linear Parks

Primary Green Corridors

Low points / Water Bodies / Multifunctional SuDS Space

Secondary Green Corridors

Blue Corridors / Streets

Existing Natural Habitats

Green Open Spaces

SNIC = Existing Site of Nature Interest and Conservation

Green / Blue corridor along River Rhymney (extension of Ryhmney Trail)

Establishing E-W connections

Extending green corridor through SNIC along existing PRoW

Green corridor along existing PRoW to neighbouring public open spaces



Extending green corridor through SNIC along existing PRoW




Extending green corridor through SNIC down along existing PRoW


Green corridor landscape buffer and new connection to River



Natural watercoursecollection point

St Mellons

Pontprennau

Pentwyn Rd

Heol Park

NEAP



St Mellons

Pontprennau

Pentwyn Rd

Heol Park

NEAP



Strategy 3 (Preferred) Integrated network of attractions and landscapes

St Mellons

Pontprennau

Pentwyn Rd

Heol Park

NEAP

Cardiff Gate Training Centre



Opportunity for natural swimming pool, fishing pond, bird watching?

Opportunity for water fountain in an idylic setting under the shade of trees. Workers, residents and visitros can come here to relax and unwind listening to the sounds of water trickling.

Began RdBegan Rd

Began Rd

Low Point

Existing Stream

Flow of Attraction Water Fountain Park Attraction

TPO / Mature Trees

Listed Buildings

Listed Buildings / Community Facility Attractions

Multi-functional SudS Waterscape Attraction

Existing Commercial Cluster

Retail Attraction Attractions Links to River Rhymney

Enhancing the setting of the River Rhymney through multifunctionl landscapes and activity

Connecting people with water through multifunctional landscapes

Fig 1.10 Views & Attractions Fig 1.11 Pedestrian & Cycle Network

Existing Cycle Route

Strategy 3 (Preferred)- Establishing connections to water

St Mellons

Pontprennau Bridge Rd

Church

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Pentwyn Rd

Heol Park

Proposed Cycle Route Cycle Friendly

Pedestrian NetworkFootbridge Subway Listed Buildings

NEAP

Cardiff Gate Training



Began Rd

St Mellons


Church

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Pentwyn Rd

Heol Park

NEAP

Cardiff Gate Training



Began Rd

St Mellons


Church

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Pentwyn Rd

Heol Park

NEAP

Cardiff Gate Training Centre



Began Rd

Fig 1.14 Density & Views

Strategy - Adding value around focal points, green & blue networks

St Mellons

Pontprennau

Bridge Road

Church

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High Medium Low

Attractive Views

M4

RTL

Neighbourhood Centre

Sensitive Uses

Fig 1.12 Street Network

Strategy - Water flow & habitat orientated street network

St Mellons

Pontprennau

Bridge Road

Church Road

Low Points Existing Habitats

RTL

Green / Blue Streets







Streets / Natural Flow Path

Fig 1.13 Sustainable Water Management (SWM) Concept

Strategy - Initial SuDS Concept

St Mellons

Pontprennau

Bridge Road

Church Road

RTL

Potential SWM / Sports Pitch for School

Waterscape / SWM Landscape Potential

Potential multifunctional SWM landscape to mitigate surface run-off from future development at Began Road

Existing Habitat Areas

Catchment 2 - Land falling towards river on a slightly steep gradient

Catchment 3 - Land falling towards existing stream and south west of the site

Catchment 4 - East of the the Floodplain

Catchment 1 - Highest point of the site and enclosed by St Julians Lane

Catchment 5 - High and flat point of the site

Main Swales / Conveyance Paths

Secondary conveyance / green corridors

Blue Corridiors

Low points and potential regional control areas

Fig 1.15 Sustainable Transport Loop (Pedestrian, Cycle & Bus)

Strategy 1 (Preferred) - Wide loop

St Mellons

Pontprennau

Bridge Road

Church

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Proposed Sustainable Transport Loop’

Fig 1.16 Location of School & Neighbourhood CentreProposed school- 800m catchment area

Existing school catch-ment areas

Potential pedestrian access to shcool along PRoW

Existing access along streets to school

Proposed location of neighbourhood centre

Proposed location of school

Strategy 1 (Preferred)- Clustered school and neighbourhood centre

St Johns College

St Mellons

Pontprennau

Bridge Road

Church

Road

Pentwyn Rd

Multifunctional SuDS/ playing fields within existing flood plain

Pontprennau

Research Based Design Project - MA Urban Design

STRATEGY GENERATION

Section A:A

Section B:B

Section C:C

Local landmarks

Key views and vistas

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Bridge Road

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Views from the M4

Source: Author

Views into the site

Long views across site

Began Road

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Figure 5.22: View from west of the site from Began Road

Figure 5.21: View from west of the site from Began Road

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Figure 1.17 Site Constraints & Opportunities

Figure 1.21 Landscape & Ecology Figure 1.22 View, Vistas & Landmarks

Design Evolution & Exploring Options

The masterplan has evolved through an ambition to create a high quality water sen-sitive development which enhances the site’s setting and existing green and blue fea-tures, in particular the River Rhymney and associated watercourses. The masterplan has seeked to integrate lessons learn’t throughout this project in relation to sustain-able water management.

Although various options have been explored, for the purposes of this research pro-ject 3 key options have been chosen to highlight the design progression.

Initial Concept Design Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 - Preferred Option 3 Amended Preferred SWM Plan

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‘Revealing City Road, Cardiff’ - (Theme: Diversity)

Strategic Masterplan

Vision for Plasnewydd

Plasnewydd is a bustling hub of cultural interaction and exchange, bringing colour, vitality and vibrant public spaces to life for all communities. It is a safe and green place. It is the heart of Cardiff’s multicultural cuisine.

Art focal point

Chance for colour

Shop froint

Primary green linkSecondary green linkExisting open space for improvementInactive frontage

Areas for pop-up uses

Pop-up use corridor

Shop cluster

Cycle friendly routeCycle routeWider pavementsShared surfaceTraffic calming

Existing schoolExisiting intercultural spaceFlexible space

Legibility Open SpaceLand Use

Connectivity Cultural Interaction

Relevant Strategies

Identifying underutilized spaces and focal points as designated areas for public art within the wider system of legibility.

Legibility

Using colour to help make streets legible.

Open Space

Connect open spaces with green links.Focus design interventions in areas of inactive frontage and poor natural surveil-lance.

Encourage community gardening spaces

Inclusive spaces with street furniture and facilities

Improve the existing open space by animating and landscaping.

Land Use

Provide opportunities for pop-up uses

Strengthen education cluster with similar or complementary uses.

Strengthen the 24-hour night time economy

Connectivity

Reduce the impact of on-street parking

Wider pavements and narrow carriageway.

Introduce traffic calming measures such as crossings and shared spaces.

Cultural Interaction

Identify existing cultural interaction spaces and create a network of new spaces.

Introduce flexible spaces that facilitate positive and meaningful interac-tion among different cultural groups.

Cultural Interaction

Fig 2.3 1:100 Masterplan

Design Concept - ‘The Urban Living Room’

Social Corridor Social Social Pods Social Pods Social HubsSocial Hubs

The Urban

Living Room

Probelm: We now live in a world that is globally connected. Over the past decade, our social networks have changed; thanks in part to technological innovation. Widespread use of mobile phones, laptops, games consoles and social media have changed the way we meet, mix and maintain friendships. For some, too wired and more attuned to events and friends thousands of miles away than what is happening right infront of their doorsteps.

Perhaps these technological changes are compelling us to withdraw from the physical world and undermining our true relationships?

Solution: According to Gehl (2015), public spaces should be considered as the living rooms of the city. Therefore, ‘The Urban Living Room’ will form the public space used by different groups; a place where public life happens; and part of a community system. It is an implied meeting place, gathering place and communicating place, which take place in outdoor area.

The concept is based around:

• Placemaking where seating, communicating and ‘play’ are at the forefront.• Optimizing the space through transforming a dead space into a lively place in any time of the year, turning an non-function space

into a attractive destination.• Generating opportunities for social interaction

Emergency Access

Bio-Diversity - Rain gardens & tree pits: increased water retention, healthier vegetation and opportunity for ecological diversity in the area.

Home Zone

Home Zone

Pedestrian Only

‘Social Hubs’ - Flexible pedestrian only space that that can be used for local events throughout the year as well as a meeting place for adults and children af-ter school. Social hubs are designed as anchor points drawing people through the site.

‘Social Pods’ - Provides a soft shell or plat-form where social interaction can flourish. A more defined space for meeting and stopping.

Social Corridor - a unifying element con-necting the different focal points of the site together seamlessly. A less ordered and more active space providing an area for informal activities to take place.

Public Art - the use of public art to re-activate areas of the site in particular inactive facades

Entrances and traffic calming - Clearly marked homezone entrances and measures to slow vehicle speeds e.g. visual barriers, change in surface material.

Pod 1

Pod 2

Conceptual Diagram & Precedents



Design Studio 2 - MA Urban Design

Fig 2.0 Strategic Masterplan

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A day in the life of the New Market Square

Exhibitions

Local Markets & Crafts

Seasonal

Design Concept - ‘The New Market Square’

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Character Zones - spaces for more sedentary activities

Traffic calmingRe-connect entrances to civic square

Pedestrian Only Entrance

Multipurpose Civic Square

‘The New Market Square’ will be an important open space addidtion to Plasnewydd Neighbourhood. It will pro-vide a setting for a diveristy of events which will engage residents and visitors on a daily basis. The concept will seek to complement the historic buildings around and enahance the overall image and identity of Plasnewydd.

The concept is based on traditional market square values and four overaching princples:

• The Square is left free from clutter for ease of movement and circulation

• A series of materials distinguishs the square from other areas of the scheme

• Sedentary activites occur primarily around the periphery of the square

The Four Principles:

1. Functionality – The Square should be designed to be used and enjoyed on a daily basis by workers, residents and visitors and also to accommodate civic functions, festivals, celebrations and other special events.

2. Connectivity – As a central gathering space between other important destinations, the Square should facilitate and accentuate pedestrian movement east-west and north-south and re-connect the historic buildings with the square.

3. Beauty – The Square should demonstrate excellence in landscape design, integrating hard and soft features and natural and artistic elements to create a distinct and memorable place.

4. Green – The Square should be designed to use natural resources efficiently, enhancing more sustainable water management and promote diversity of native species.

Keppoch Street

Plasnewydd Rd

Mackintosh Community Centre

The Gaiety

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Fig 2.4 New Market Square Concept Plan

(Source: Leicester.Gov)

One-Way Through Route


Design Studio 2 - MA Urban Design

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Tate Modern5.3 m/y

St. Pauls2.1 m/y

Guildhall0.03 m/y

Spitafields Market1.3 m/y

Smithfield Market1 m/y London Museum

0.43 m/y

Barbican Art Centre1.8 m/y

10 minute walk

15 minute walk

Annual visitors in millions

Predominant Street Geometries

North - South

South-WestNorth-East

South-EastNorth-West

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Cycle Parking / Hire

Bus Stops (Proportionate to FrequencyHigh Pedestrian FlowMed. Pedestrian FlowLow Pedestrian Flow

Moorgate Station

Liverpool StStation

Farringdon Station

Barbican Station

CommercialOffice

Market Stalls & Waitrose

Smithfield Market

Mix small businesses, restaurants & shops e.g. Tesco

Mainly services / office / small shops

Mixed use food /office / residential

High street uses

Core of well known shops / banks

St Giles Church

1. View looking east along Long Lane

2. View Looking south from Goswell Road

3. View looking south along Golden Lane

4. View looking west along Chiswell Streey

7. View along St Martin’s Le-Grand

Existing Nodes

Local Views In

5. View west along Forbe Street

Fine Grain Blocks

Coarse Grain Blocks

Residential fine grain block4-5 Storey

Residential fine grain block5-6 Story & 11 Storey Free-standing Blocks, lower private amenity

Residential fine grain block12 Storey Freestanding BlockLower private amenity

Residential fine grain block42 Storey Tall BuildingBalcony, low private amenity

Coarse Grain Permiter BlockOffice Development7 Storey

Coarse Grain High DensityResidential Block with CentralShared Private Open Space

Large BlockExisting School to the Eastern Boundary

Coarse Grain BlocksMixed-Use (Retail/Resi)1-2 Storey Retail 2-3 Resi

Arts

Music/Theatre

Hotel

Culture

Commercial

Residential

Open Space

Tall Buildings

Mixed Use

Primary Road

Water

Pedestrian links / protected views out

Green Corridor

Education

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Public Open Space

Private Open Space

Parking

Listed

Hotel

Education

Recreation

Conference / Art / Other

Retail

Commercial

Residential

Total +30% (Built) 618,370 sq/m

Baseline (Built)482,506 sq/m

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Flexible Space

Public Open Space

Private Open Space

Parking

Listed

Hotel

Education

Recreation

Conference / Art / Other

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Option 3 v1 Location of arts / culture centre

Movement, connections and linkages

Location of tallbuildings

Public realm and open space

Views, vistas, landmarks and nodes

Privacy and high quality living at high density

Assembly & orientation of buildings / streets

Scale massing and land use

Space and use attributes

The evaluations are based on a set of 9 core design principles in which 60% increase in desntiy scored the highest: Optimum density increase = base-line + 60% increase

Key design attributes achieved at 60%: High density that was responsive to contextual massing and scale; retained a high level of privacy for residents whilst ensuring adequate sunlight into courtyards/blocks; massing of blocks was not overbearing on widths of streets; generous amounts of public realm and open space; a network of direct and internally/externally well linked routes; avoids wind prevailing street geomometries; acoustic privacy along eastern boundary; integration of flexible and adaptable land uses.

Sensitive design consideration to reduce impacts of noise from civic space on prime real estate: 10m wide water feature / canal to provide initial buffer. Further 20m buffer strip lined with 5-6m high trees to reduce noise levles and increase privacy.

Retail Civic Space

Step back 6m to allow ligh penetration and increase distance to residential

Large windows used to increase light into building and view out.

Storm water channel with seat-ing - cools buildings naturally and provides added value for the public / private good.

Living wall (interesting facade) and 80mm gap for car parking ventialtion

Parking

Overhang / canopy to provide shelter from mi-croclimate - ‘Cafe culture’

Projected balconies to provide rythem and and interesting facade

Stone / brick plinth with high hedge on top to obstruct views into ground floor propoerties.

Ground floor raised above street lev-el to provide natural surveillance

PrivatePublicPublic

8m wide storm water channel, buffer from busy spine / public realm. Secondary water feature for public / private good.

‘Greenside Development’ places a strong emphasis on ecology and environmental sustainablity, following modern urban design principles whilst maximising light and views of green spaces and water.

The site is split into two halves structured around a central spine running through the heart of the development linking the Arts Centre in the south to Islington in the North. The spine is a 37m wide pedestrianised corridor which connects key transport nodes and public focal points creating a natural focus for activity and commerce. The residential district to the north adjacent to the main spine follows a grid structure with a semi-open block form, which allows for maximum light and views as well as providing visual permeability into courtyards from the public realm. There are a series of low-rise untis along the periphery of the open blocks designated for families and the elderley contributing to a more human scale environment. Most apartments have balconies or roof gardens which provides overlooking onto the streets, waterfront, walkways and open spaces.

There are four distinct homzones with threads of smaller open spaces permeating E-W linking to a second green corridor running parrallel with the main spinal axis. It is split into a sequence of landscaped spaces (Water Gardens; Roof top gardens; Linear Gardens; and Wood-land Meadows) running from the southern ‘London Wall Gateway’ to the north of the site.

The south of the site is vibrant pedestriansed centre creating key links from key station entrances drawing visitors, residents and workers into a large central public space overlooked by a series of high end real estate properties and mixed use blocks.

Bordeaux Cathedral, France

Hypar Pavillion, NY

Watersteps, Bristol

Brindley Place, BHM Finsbury Avenue Sq

Granary Square, Kings Cross

A 24 hour hour economy com-prised of office blocks, residen-tial high rise buildings and a series of shops, cafes and bars. The commercial square is bro-

ken down into a series of two

Two 2 storey bars / restaurants are at the heart of the square giving the space a more human scale. Used by family’s and visitors for a spot of lunch or taking businesses out on lunch.

Predominantly hard landscaped for easi-er maintenance. Pockets of large mature trees enclose the space with a range of seating arrangments overlooking the church and quay.

Linear Gardens

Water garden concept: The sites aquatic history has been worked into the new design. As you enter the site from the london wall, the hard landscaped space is animated by choreographed fountains. Alongside you will find a series of wide steps lead-ing down to a jetty jutting out into the quay. This is the ideal spot to sit and watch the world pass by.

Linear Gardens Concept: A series of indigineous vegetation and hedging landscaped in a linear fashion to create a unique ecological experience as you traverse the green corridor. Opportunity for the local community and young people to get involved in landscape gardening.

Woodland Meadows concept: At the northern tip of the green corridor lies a dense patchwork of mature trees and flower beds. This makes a great place for children and visitors to explore an osais of flaura and fauna. The woodland also acts as a buffer zone and softens the edges of the development.

Point PlazaA small intimate plaza with high pedes-trian activity. Entrances from the con-cert hall, conference centre and high rise residential tower spill out onto the plaza. Provides a direct link from White-cross street markets and shops.

Greenside Quay - Masterplan

Serial Vision

‘Play Space’

Design Concept

‘Tranquil Space’ ‘Community Space’

Sky Garden concept: Two free standing buildings home to various community facilities The inspiration came when such land uses where to be integrated without consuming public space. The roof became a new interface between public and private with an occupi-able grass canopy over a glass pavillion restaurant and community gym. The two buildings form a series of streets which vary in width to allow for light penetration. The highest points overlook point plaza.

Woodland Meadows

Axonometric Central Spine - Visualisation

Interfaces

Analysis, Design Objectives & Strategies

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Tall building lanmark

Gateway

Density Modelling & Configuration

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Shadow Studies

Barbican, London: Redevelopment Project Design Studio 1 - MA Urban Design

Fig 3.0 Location of Arts & Conference Centre Strategy

Fig 3.1 Street Network & Public Transport Analysis Fig 3.2 Street Network Strategy Fig 3.3 Green & Blue Network Strategy Fig 3.4 Legibility Strategy

Fig 3.7 Privacy & High Quality Development Fig 3.8 Views, Vistas and Landmarks Analysis Fig 3.9 Land Use Analysis Fig 3.10 Urban Tissue & Block Studies

Fig 3.5 Land Use Strategy Fig 3.6 Tall Buildings Strategy

Urban Design Framework

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Development Brief for the Land at Aberbargoed Plateau, Caerphilly

The site analysis together with the principles of good urban design, has shaped the Master Plan and its underlying design principles which are illustrated below. The Master Plan illustrates how a high quality development of the site can be achieved. It is supported by strategies which set out the key aspects relating to movement, landscape and development form.

Key Features of the Master Plan

A) Artwork and landform sculpture at a scale visible from Bargoed.B) Improved access to Bargoed Woodland Park.C) Secondary access point of Commercial Street catering for vehicles, pedestrians and emergency access.D) Key pedestrian and cycle connections to Aberbargoed.E) Green area / woodland and existing footpath retained and upgraded providing a qual-ity public realm and informal open space arrangement. F) Integration of a multi-purpose ‘SUDS’ diverted along the existing culvert flowing east-west across the site and depositing into the River Rhymney.

Aberbargoed Plateau Masterplan

An indicative landscaping strategy was produced to ensure the development at Aberbargoed Plateau would respond sensitively to its setting and strategic contextual links in particular the Country Park abut-ting the Western Boundary. The existing woodland and green area running along the western boundary of the site will be retained as a principal landscape enclosure of public open space whilst providing a green buffer between the development and existing properties on Pengham Road and Commercial Street. Where appropriate new hedgerow and specimen tree planting will be incorporated adding a second level of land-scape enclosure within the main development zone.

The extensive planting and native woodland as part of the landscaping of Bargoed Reclamation Scheme shall be retained. This planting will be extended up into the housing development in places to provide a strong contextual link between the new housing and Country Park. This will be extended along 3 key streets permeating from Commercial / Pengham road through the site into the Country Park creating a ’Green Corridor’ concept providing and attractive and distinct streetscape.

A high quality public realm will be an integral part of the development. With the addition of an attractive hierarchy of streets defined by hard/soft landscaping, there will be a network of informal and formal open space providing a range of recreational facilities.

Landscaping Strategy

G) Provision of noise mitigation measures in the form of an acoustic barrier of structural landscaping to avoid impacts from the adjacent Bowen Industrial Estate.H) Primary vehicular access of the A4049 Roundabout.I) Landmark apartment blocks 3-4 storeys.J) Retained landscaping and structural planting to soften edges of the develop-ment and creating a strong contextual link with the Country Park.K) Landform sculpture and viewing platform maximising views across the valleys.L) Formal open space provision & Multi-Use games area.M) Link Aberbargoed through the sites ‘Green Corridors’ into the Country Park.

The purpose of this Development Brief was to provide potential developers with clear guidance in the development of the site at Aberbargoed Plateau, and to set out a framework against which proposals will be considered. The aim was to ensure a high standard of design creating local distinctiveness throughout the site. The allocation of this site as identified in the Caerphilly CBC Local Development Plan, has reduced the need to release Greenfield land for development and will contribute to the level and range of hous-ing available in the ’Heads of the Valleys Regeneration Area’. The site represents a unique opportunity to develop a relatively flat area of land in an area characterised by sites that generally have a fairly challenging topography. Therefore the development at Aber-bargoed Plateau for housing is a fundamental part of the regeneration of the Greater Bargoed area which has experienced only limited private sector development in the past. Below is a contextual analysis that has been carried out at the wider and local scale to ascertain the key design considerations.

• Creation of green corridors to link from the existing woodland.• Existing watercourses to remain open and ponds retained.• Maximise prominent viewing points and distant views across Bargoed.• Introduce key landmark features and development with interesting and varying roofscape.• A network of open space / foot cycle routes to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.• A legible development to help encourage walking and cycling.

Design Considerations:

• Respect the existing residential uses and impact of Bowen Industrial Estate on Development.• Accommodate existing ‘berms’ / footpaths within the development.• Promote sites permeability through potential secondary access off Commercial Street.• Ensure slope stability.• Ensure greater connectivity between any new open space incorporated into the development

and the existing Country Park.

Aberbargoed Plateau Development Brief

BSc City & Regional Planning, Final Year Research Proposal

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The above visualisations / presentation board was used at a public consultation evening held at Northampton Community Hall. The completed model gave the design team and public alike, the ability to view any area along the Spine Road at any viewpoint. This presented an opportunity for the public to discuss any particular areas of concern such as positioning of buildings, use of landscaping and highways issues. The ben-efit of the 3D visualisations allowed the public to be able to interpret the information better than through the use of two dimensional plans and photographs. As a result, this lead to a more informative discussion about the proposal providing the designers with a constructive dialogue of feedback.

Proposed Development, East of Wootton Fields, Northampton

Fig 5.0 Main street route visualisations (By G Nazareth) Masterplan (By Urban Design Team)

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Proposed Development at London Road, Buckingham

Fig 5.1 Main square Fig 5.2 Main square visualisations

The above plans and illustrations form part of a wider detailed planning application to Aylesbury Vale District Council for the proposed development of 700 new dwellings. The housing styles within the main square are Victorian/Edwardian pastiche and are reflective of the character and distinctiveness of Buckingham Town Centre, in particular Bristle Hill and School Lane. From discussions with Aylesbury Vale District Council and as per agreed in the Design Code, the main square is surrounded by 3 storey buildings and the remainder 2 and 2.5 storeys to create a sense of prominence and enclosure. The square is also characterised by a central communal parking area distinguished by granite sets/river washed cobbles and associated structural landscaping.

Fig 5.3 Street Scene

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Land North of Fields Road Wootton is a mixed-use development consisting of 600 dwellings, a new local centre, school and community building. From carrying out a character evaluation during the early stages of the design process, the majority of dwellings within Wootton are two storeys with pitched roofs and gables. As illustrated in the site sections above, the proposed buildings are of two storey height with pitched roofs in keeping with the local building heights. Within the street scene, gable ends and double bay windows are occasionally utilised as a means of providing varied external building front fenestrations and profile lines. This plan formed part of the Design and Access Statement to illus-trate the proposed building forms within certain character areas of the development.

Fig 5.4 Site sections

Proposed Development Land North of Fields Road, Wootton

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