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 @: info@matterinc.ca 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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