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Derwenthorpe
York
Barratt Homes
540 new homes
Richard Partington Architects
Available to move 2014
The scheme was envisaged to be one of the first large-scale low carbon communities in northern England.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Creating a Place
5. Character
6. Working with the site and context
Street & Home
10. Car parking
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Aerial Image
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Masterplan of all phases
Derwenthorpe is located in between the villages of Osbaldwick, Heworth and Tang Hall on the periphery of York in East Yorkshire. The site is named after the Derwent Valley light railway that used to run along the site.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
The site utilises areas of open space to take adavnatge of key views
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Illustration of new homes in context to surrounding context
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
The site is surrounded by existing residential housing and fields
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
CGI showing the proposed new housing within the existing context
The designs of the new homes are particularly contemporary, informed by the concept to create a high quality, eco-friendly and sustainable community. Therefore the transition between the existing homes and the new homes will provide a distinctive gateway into the new development.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Plan extract showing sustrans route
Sustrans is a UK charity encouraging people to travel by foot, bike or public transport. A sustrans route is proposed through the site and encourages people to leave their cars at home.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Plan showing exisiting bus stops prior to site
One of the principles of the masterplan was to give priority to pedestrians and cyclists over vehicles. Therefore consideration was given to the design of public open spaces to create an environment which encourages walking and cycling and therefore promotes access to the local public transport network. It is envisaged that a bus service will run through the site on commencment of the second phase of development to encourage further use of public transport.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Extract of road layout
One of the key priorities of the masterplan scheme was to create a pedestrian and cycle friendly design. This is reflected in the streets which all incorporate a maximum vehicle speed of 20mph or less and is achieved by creating lateral shifts in the carriageway and by creating pinch points where only one vehicle can accupy at any one time. In response to this the pedestrian areas are well landscaped and the provision of attractive areas and public spaces make walking or cycling more pleasurable throughout the scheme.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
Tenure Plan
The privately owned, shared ownership and rented homes are designed to be well integrated to ensure a tenure blind appearance when built.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Key views around the site are utilised to provide defining 'spaces' within the development
Different character areas are created through the use of massing, materials and their outlook within the wider scheme. Each phase of the scheme complements the overall masterplan and share a palette of materials and style of landscaping which maintains a cohesive approach while providing a variety of different spaces.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Character areas are created through the use of landscaping, the treatment of road spaces and the management of parking requirments
Different character areas are created through the use of massing, materials and their outlook within the wider scheme. Each phase of the scheme complements the overall masterplan and share a palette of materials and style of landscaping which maintains a cohesive approach while providing a variety of different spaces.
Creating a Place
5. Character
A variation in storey heights is utilised within the scheme to reinforce different character areas
Different character areas are created through the use of massing, materials and their outlook within the wider scheme. Each phase of the scheme complements the overall masterplan and share a palette of materials and style of landscaping which maintains a cohesive approach while providing a variety of different spaces.
Creating a Place
5. Character
This plan shows the different character areas within the scheme
Different character areas are created through the use of massing, materials and their outlook within the wider scheme. Each phase of the scheme complements the overall masterplan and share a palette of materials and style of landscaping which maintains a cohesive approach while providing a variety of different spaces.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Proposed housing elevations
Creating a Place
5. Character
The new homes have a contemporary design, informed by the requirement for the scheme to be low carbon and environmentally friendly.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Design sketch
Creating a Place
5. Character
Surrounding context materiality
Creating a Place
5. Character
Example CGI of materiality
Creating a Place
5. Character
Example CGI of materiality
Creating a Place
5. Character
Environmentally friendly features are integral to the design of the homes which is reflected in the orientation and size of windows and rooves
Creating a Place
5. Character
Traditional building materials are used in a contemporary style
Creating a Place
5. Character
Extract of landscaping plan
The landscaping within the scheme is an integral part of the design which helps to create a sense of place while retaining and enhancing wildlife features and habitats. The areas of open space will retain as much as possible of the existing landscaping and will involve a less manicured approach. The public realm areas differ in landscaping character to reinforce the different characters they have.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Views onto public open spaces are taken advantage of throughout the scheme
The landscaping within the scheme is an integral part of the design which helps to create a sense of place while retaining and enhancing wildlife features and habitats. The areas of open space will retain as much as possible of the existing landscaping and will involve a less manicured approach. The public realm areas differ in landscaping character to reinforce the different characters they have.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Use of landscaping on road infrastructure
The landscaping within the scheme is an integral part of the design which helps to create a sense of place while retaining and enhancing wildlife features and habitats. The areas of open space will retain as much as possible of the existing landscaping and will involve a less manicured approach. The public realm areas differ in landscaping character to reinforce the different characters they have.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Soft Landscaping Plan
The landscaping within the scheme is an integral part of the design which helps to create a sense of place while retaining and enhancing wildlife features and habitats. The areas of open space will retain as much as possible of the existing landscaping and will involve a less manicured approach. The public realm areas differ in landscaping character to reinforce the different characters they have.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Play area
har landscaping is used effectively throughout the scheme to reinforce the character of specific areas.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Surface treatments and the design of spaces create character within the scheme
har landscaping is used effectively throughout the scheme to reinforce the character of specific areas.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Stone wall boundaries are proposed to define the public and private spaces
har landscaping is used effectively throughout the scheme to reinforce the character of specific areas.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Homes overlook public spaces, including this play area to provide security
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Views over public open space areas are utilised within the scheme
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Masterplan
Exisiting hedgerows and trees have been retained and enhanced wherever possible. Some areas of open space will be left to grow naturally to encourage habitat growth rather than maintaining a manicured maintenance regime.
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
At the centre of the layout is a well designed central space that adds structure and helps to resolve the “cul-de-sac” nature of the phase.
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
A typical junction on this scheme features houses with windows onto adjacent streets
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Streets designed for 'usability' following manual for streets
Access is restricted, by outline consent, to the single connection with Temple Avenue. The road forms a loop around most of the perimeter of the Phase 2 site. Two smaller roads divide the northern and southern development areas each terminating at the centre square. This simple arrangement gives legible structure to the roads and divides phase 2 into four clear quadrants.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Dual aspect buildings act as landmarks to define connection routes
Street & Home
9. Streets for all
3-Storey Buildings, trees, and hedges positioned on street corners not only act as landmarks but help to slow vechicle speeds
Street & Home
9. Streets for all
Soft landscaping is used throughout the scheme to soften the areas and reduce vehicle speeds
Street & Home
9. Streets for all
These drawings illustrate how the shared surface strategy will be achieved
Street & Home
9. Streets for all
In the Homezone a completely shared surface is proposed with no demarcation of the carriageway.
Street & Home
9. Streets for all
Typical houses on street corners will feature dual aspect elevations and full length windows
Street & Home
9. Streets for all
On Street parking will benefit from excellent survellience from adjacent houses
Street & Home
10. Car parking
Marked '2' on this plan are Mews Courts parking treatments which are overlooked by adjacent houses.
Street & Home
10. Car parking
There will be intermittent planting to offset the visual impact of cars parked on the street.
Street & Home
11. Public and private spaces
This children's play area has been designed with good survellience from overlooking houses.
Street & Home
11. Public and private spaces
Alternative perspective of the children's play area
Street & Home
11. Public and private spaces
Semi mature trees line the avenue defining vehicular routes. Front of houses are defined by low brick and evergreen hedges.
Street & Home
12. External storage and amenity space
Refuse Strategy Layout
Street & Home
12. External storage and amenity space
Marked 7 on this CGI is storage for bicycles
In keeping with the schemes vision of priority on connection routes being given to cyclists and pedestrians, every home will be equipped with secure cycle store in the rear garden.
Street & Home
12. External storage and amenity space
Plan view showing rear cycle storage provisions in back garden
In keeping with the schemes vision of priority on connection routes being given to cyclists and pedestrians, every home will be equipped with secure cycle store in the rear garden.
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