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La Sagesse is the western half of a larger development which includes the retention, demolition and renovation of select areas of the existing Jesmond Towers grounds.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Creating a Place
5. Character
6. Working with the site and context
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10. Car parking
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Opportunities and constraints diagram with retained buildings shown in blue
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Ordnance Survey context plan
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Aerial view of whole site. The scheme concerns the western half of the site.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Masterplan
The scheme integrates well into its woodland setting. The development has an active street frontage to the parkland, roads and footways through the site. The scheme respects the historic parkland setting and retains several key buildings and reinforces the existing streetscape where possible with key new buildings, whilst respecting the existing trees and landscaping.
The site constitutes the western half of a larger site. The eastern half of the scheme is to be developed by another housebuilder which includes the renovation of one building.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Strategy of layout with regards to context
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
CGI showing proposed elevations in context
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Sketch of context during design stage
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Diagrammatic plan showing movement through the site
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
CGI image of proposed building in context
The new buildings have been orientated to create landmarks within the existing context.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Gateway entrance proposals
The new buildings have been orientated to create landmarks within the existing context.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
The plan outlines key movements through and out of the site for pedestrians. Historic movement lines have been indicated.
The development is located close to a vibrant community offering a full range of services. An existing pedestrian and cycle path runs adjacent to the western site boundary, this route links Towers Avenue with Jesmond Dene Road. It is therefore assumed that a cycle route through the site would not benefit the surrounding area.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Permeable routes into the development encourage walking
A pedestrian and cycle link to Towers Avenue is proposed as well as retaining the existing footpath/cycle route adjacent to the junction with Jesmond Dene Road.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
The site has been identified as being capable of sustaining a pocket of privately owned high value executive dwellings comprising a range of house types to suit various family sizes. As such it is considered that the development does offer a mix of housing types and tenure that suit local requirements. The City Council agreed that the requirement to provide affordable housing would be waived, at the restoration of Jesmond Towers was seen as a priority, and the associated costs involved with this would be high.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The woodland setting of the scheme offers the opportunity to take advantage of existing landscape features and views
The Masterplan scheme is a shared development and Barratt Homes are developing the western half of the scheme.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The scale and massing of individual units reinforces the definition of different types of character within the scheme
The Masterplan scheme is a shared development and Barratt Homes are developing the western half of the scheme.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The plotting of both apartments and houses provides distinctive areas
The Masterplan scheme is a shared development and Barratt Homes are developing the western half of the scheme.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The woodland setting of the scheme offers the opportunity to take advantage of existing landscape features and views
The Masterplan scheme is a shared development and Barratt Homes are developing the western half of the scheme.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The scale and massing of individual units reinforces the definition of different types of character within the scheme
The Masterplan scheme is a shared development and Barratt Homes are developing the western half of the scheme.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The plotting of both apartments and houses provides distinctive areas
The Masterplan scheme is a shared development and Barratt Homes are developing the western half of the scheme.
Creating a Place
5. Character
CGI of proposed traditional housing
Creating a Place
5. Character
The design reflects the historic nature and character of the site whilst providing a contemporary interpretation on the detailing
Creating a Place
5. Character
Contemporary style inspired by historic buildings on the site
Creating a Place
5. Character
The historic context formed a design benchmark to the scale of the new properties
Creating a Place
5. Character
Representation of material palette
Creating a Place
5. Character
Representation of material palette
Creating a Place
5. Character
Soft Landscaping Layout
The proposed development occupies an important site within the Jesmond Dene Conservation area as well as having a significant historical interest. The wooded parkland setting of the site has offered significant opportunity to take advantage of the existing landscape features and topography. The onsite soft landscaping reflects this and provides a central open space to the centre of the development. All of the new buildings have been designed to reflect the historic character and maximise the natural light and views out ofver the existing landscaping.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Soft Landscaping Layout
The proposed development occupies an important site within the Jesmond Dene Conservation area as well as having a significant historical interest. The wooded parkland setting of the site has offered significant opportunity to take advantage of the existing landscape features and topography. The onsite soft landscaping reflects this and provides a central open space to the centre of the development. All of the new buildings have been designed to reflect the historic character and maximise the natural light and views out ofver the existing landscaping.
Creating a Place
5. Character
This extract of the boundary features illustrates the sweeping paths in front of the detached dwellings
High quality surface treatments at junctions and in courtyards promotes the quality of the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
Example of hard landscaping features
High quality surface treatments at junctions and in courtyards promotes the quality of the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
This extract of the boundary features illustrates the sweeping paths in front of the detached dwellings
High quality surface treatments at junctions and in courtyards promotes the quality of the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
Example of hard landscaping features
High quality surface treatments at junctions and in courtyards promotes the quality of the development
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Views and Vistas Sketch. The wooded parkland setting provides the opportunity to use existing landscape features and topography
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Use of topography on site
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Views over existing housing embed the new scheme within the local context
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Views and Vistas Sketch. The wooded parkland setting provides the opportunity to use existing landscape features and topography
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Use of topography on site
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Views over existing housing embed the new scheme within the local context
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
The adjacent drawing shows the retention of some of the existing buildings
Structural surveys were carried out to retain existing buildings within the site. These studies identified key buildings which could be retained with areas supporting new build. Where buildings are to be retained, they will be modified and restored sympathetically.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
New built structures reflect the historical outline of historic buildings on the site
Structural surveys were carried out to retain existing buildings within the site. These studies identified key buildings which could be retained with areas supporting new build. Where buildings are to be retained, they will be modified and restored sympathetically.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
The adjacent drawing shows the retention of some of the existing buildings
Structural surveys were carried out to retain existing buildings within the site. These studies identified key buildings which could be retained with areas supporting new build. Where buildings are to be retained, they will be modified and restored sympathetically.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
New built structures reflect the historical outline of historic buildings on the site
Structural surveys were carried out to retain existing buildings within the site. These studies identified key buildings which could be retained with areas supporting new build. Where buildings are to be retained, they will be modified and restored sympathetically.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Retention of the existing parkland is integral to the design concept which allows existing views and vistas to be reinforced
The existing wooded parkland setting of the site provides significant opportunities to take advantage of existing landscape features and topography. The retention of existing woodland, trees and hedges reinforces the historical context of the site.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
The retained nature asssets provide key feature areas within the design
The existing wooded parkland setting of the site provides significant opportunities to take advantage of existing landscape features and topography. The retention of existing woodland, trees and hedges reinforces the historical context of the site.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Retention of the existing parkland is integral to the design concept which allows existing views and vistas to be reinforced
The existing wooded parkland setting of the site provides significant opportunities to take advantage of existing landscape features and topography. The retention of existing woodland, trees and hedges reinforces the historical context of the site.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
The retained nature asssets provide key feature areas within the design
The existing wooded parkland setting of the site provides significant opportunities to take advantage of existing landscape features and topography. The retention of existing woodland, trees and hedges reinforces the historical context of the site.
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
The spine road loops around the retained open space, the majority of homes overlook the open space and are close to the road intrastructure
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Buildings are designed and positioned within the established landscaping which defines the streets and the public realm
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
The spine road loops around the retained open space, the majority of homes overlook the open space and are close to the road intrastructure
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Buildings are designed and positioned within the established landscaping which defines the streets and the public realm
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Buildings are dual elevated at corners to provide key features
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Proposal CGI
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Sketch of dwelling which turns the corner
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Buildings are dual elevated at corners to provide key features
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Proposal CGI
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Sketch of dwelling which turns the corner
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
The design provides key areas, views and landmark buildoings which help to guide the user through the development
The character of areas, defined by their relationship to the open space and key views, provide landmarks to the scheme.
A single vehicular access and additional pedestrian link create transparent routes into the development. Parking for residents of the apartments is contained within undercroft parking areas whilst all houses have driveway parking and garages. Visitor parking will be clearly defined.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Charcter area defined by relationship to open space
The character of areas, defined by their relationship to the open space and key views, provide landmarks to the scheme.
A single vehicular access and additional pedestrian link create transparent routes into the development. Parking for residents of the apartments is contained within undercroft parking areas whilst all houses have driveway parking and garages. Visitor parking will be clearly defined.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
The design provides key areas, views and landmark buildoings which help to guide the user through the development
The character of areas, defined by their relationship to the open space and key views, provide landmarks to the scheme.
A single vehicular access and additional pedestrian link create transparent routes into the development. Parking for residents of the apartments is contained within undercroft parking areas whilst all houses have driveway parking and garages. Visitor parking will be clearly defined.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Charcter area defined by relationship to open space
The character of areas, defined by their relationship to the open space and key views, provide landmarks to the scheme.
A single vehicular access and additional pedestrian link create transparent routes into the development. Parking for residents of the apartments is contained within undercroft parking areas whilst all houses have driveway parking and garages. Visitor parking will be clearly defined.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Key landmark buildings will provide anchor points for users orientating themselves through the development
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Sketch showing landmark building within existing context
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Key landmark buildings will provide anchor points for users orientating themselves through the development
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Sketch showing landmark building within existing context
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9. Streets for all
Retention and enhancement of exisiting open spaces and woodland will help reduce speeds and encourage social use
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9. Streets for all
The organic structure of the road around the open space encourages lower traffic speeds by reducing stretches of straight road
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9. Streets for all
Retention and enhancement of exisiting open spaces and woodland will help reduce speeds and encourage social use
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9. Streets for all
The organic structure of the road around the open space encourages lower traffic speeds by reducing stretches of straight road
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9. Streets for all
The central open space provides an area for social use and encourages informal play
The scheme is designed to be pedestrian and cycle friendly. the road layout is designed to encourage low traffic speeds. The extensive hard and soft landcaped areas offer a good opportunity for these areas to be social spaces.
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9. Streets for all
Areas of informal open space provide opportunities for social use
The scheme is designed to be pedestrian and cycle friendly. the road layout is designed to encourage low traffic speeds. The extensive hard and soft landcaped areas offer a good opportunity for these areas to be social spaces.
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9. Streets for all
Dual fronted properties ensure streets are well overlooked
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9. Streets for all
Roads are overlooked by properties at various level which provide visual interest and security for residents
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9. Streets for all
Dual fronted properties ensure streets are well overlooked
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9. Streets for all
Roads are overlooked by properties at various level which provide visual interest and security for residents
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10. Car parking
Image shows detached and integral parking solutions
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10. Car parking
Parking for the apartments include under-croft parking and spaces close to the entrance of adjacent dwellings
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10. Car parking
Image shows detached and integral parking solutions
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10. Car parking
Parking for the apartments include under-croft parking and spaces close to the entrance of adjacent dwellings
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11. Public and private spaces
Boundary treatment plan
Public and private spaces within the development are clearly defined with use of railings, where appropriate. A perimeter fence surrounds much of the scheme. Landscaped parkland areas are to be maintained by a Management Company.
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11. Public and private spaces
Shared open spaces provides a central feature to the development and existing informal woodland spaces
Public and private spaces within the development are clearly defined with use of railings, where appropriate. A perimeter fence surrounds much of the scheme. Landscaped parkland areas are to be maintained by a Management Company.
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11. Public and private spaces
Boundary treatment plan
Public and private spaces within the development are clearly defined with use of railings, where appropriate. A perimeter fence surrounds much of the scheme. Landscaped parkland areas are to be maintained by a Management Company.
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11. Public and private spaces
Shared open spaces provides a central feature to the development and existing informal woodland spaces
Public and private spaces within the development are clearly defined with use of railings, where appropriate. A perimeter fence surrounds much of the scheme. Landscaped parkland areas are to be maintained by a Management Company.
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11. Public and private spaces
Enclosure details
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11. Public and private spaces
Enclosure details
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12. External storage and amenity space
Image showing the rear curtilage of houses with adequate room for bin storage
The houses have adequate space within their rear curtilage to store bins. Within the apartments, refuse storage areas are provided adjacent to the under-croft parking areas. Additional enclosed outdoor bin storage could be provided if required by the Local Authority.
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12. External storage and amenity space
Image showing the rear curtilage of houses with adequate room for bin storage
The houses have adequate space within their rear curtilage to store bins. Within the apartments, refuse storage areas are provided adjacent to the under-croft parking areas. Additional enclosed outdoor bin storage could be provided if required by the Local Authority.
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