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Marconi Evolution
New Street, Chelmsford
Preservation of the iconic Marconi factory premises and extension into a large housing development that brings new homes, open spaces and amenities to Chelmsford
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
(1)Retained 1912 Building (2)Retained Water Tower (3)Pedestrian Arrival Point (4)Pedestrian Linkages (5) New Vehicle Entrance (6) Improved Vehicular Access (7) Secondary Vehicle Access (8) Potential Pedestrian Link (9) Definition to Street Frontage
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Location Plan
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Site Plan Indicating Layout and Routes Across the Site
The site is bounded by a large commercial housing block, a carpark structure to the south, low-rise housing to the north, and a busy access road to the east.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Perspective Showing Permeability of the Scheme, and Integration with the Surroundings
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Perspective Showing a Variety of Movement Through the Site
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Map of the Surrounding Areas Activities
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Perspective Displays Four Entrances with a Distinct Character
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Walkability Map, Green Indicates Easy Access, While Change in Color Represents Decrease in Walkability
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Generous Pedestrian and Cycle Routes in This Town Centre Development
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Proximity to Public Transport (Development in Red). Image Provided By: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/planning
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Permeable Perimeter and a Multitude of pedestrian Routes Promotes Walkability
Close to a frequent bus point, safe cycle and pedestrian routes around the site and to local facilities, and cycle storage provision.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Overview of Green Space
Yes, green travel plans exist,
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
Types of Accommodation, 1/3 of Units Allocated for Affordable Housing
Creating a Place
5. Character
Site Plan Displays Integrated Open Space with Three Main Pockets and a Central Articulated Square
design areas vary in building size and open spaces, in addition to the retention of historic buildings in key places, all of which help to create separate spheres of character within the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
design areas vary in building size and open spaces, in addition to the retention of historic buildings in key places, all of which help to create separate spheres of character within the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
design areas vary in building size and open spaces, in addition to the retention of historic buildings in key places, all of which help to create separate spheres of character within the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
design areas vary in building size and open spaces, in addition to the retention of historic buildings in key places, all of which help to create separate spheres of character within the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
Site Plan Displays Integrated Open Space with Three Main Pockets and a Central Articulated Square
design areas vary in building size and open spaces, in addition to the retention of historic buildings in key places, all of which help to create separate spheres of character within the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
Landscaped Central Square and Inclusion of Organic Pathways Helps to Create Identity
design areas vary in building size and open spaces, in addition to the retention of historic buildings in key places, all of which help to create separate spheres of character within the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
design areas vary in building size and open spaces, in addition to the retention of historic buildings in key places, all of which help to create separate spheres of character within the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
Retention of Historic Structures
design areas vary in building size and open spaces, in addition to the retention of historic buildings in key places, all of which help to create separate spheres of character within the development
Creating a Place
5. Character
Even Though Architectural Style is Based on the Same Principles, There is a Pleasant Contrast Between Old and New
Creating a Place
5. Character
Building Height is Similar to Surrounding Context and Architectural Style
Creating a Place
5. Character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Creating a Place
5. Character
The combination of various trees, and other landscape elements, particularly in the central space, helps to create a sense of place not only for the residents but also for those passing through the development.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The combination of various trees, and other landscape elements, particularly in the central space, helps to create a sense of place not only for the residents but also for those passing through the development.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The combination of various trees, and other landscape elements, particularly in the central space, helps to create a sense of place not only for the residents but also for those passing through the development.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Overview of Greenspace
The combination of various trees, and other landscape elements, particularly in the central space, helps to create a sense of place not only for the residents but also for those passing through the development.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Specific Elements of Central Square
The combination of various trees, and other landscape elements, particularly in the central space, helps to create a sense of place not only for the residents but also for those passing through the development.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Detail of Hard Landscaping Materials and Boundary Treatments
Primary diagonal route through the development consists of block paving in various colors depending on the area, while the inner Hard Landscaping consists of block paving that is permeable
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Model View of Historic Buildings
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Landscape Design of
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Retained Mature Trees Along the Site Perimeter Reinforce the Sense of Place
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Differences in Building Height Aid the Visual Legibility of the Space and Reinforce Spatial Character
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
New Program for Three Remaining Historical Buildings in Order to Integrate Certain Aspects into New Build
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Site Plan Indicating Retained Vegetation
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Blue: generating pockets of space in order to decrease connectivity with noisy street. Red: buildings on the of the scheme are arranged following the open space logic. Yellow: buildings are arranged linearly following Marconi Rd. logic
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Model Demonstrating Buildings Located on Street Corners and Junctions
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Model Demonstrating Buildings Located on Street Corners and Junctions
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Permeability, Landscape Design, and Pathways, Help Guide Residents and Visitors Through the Development
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Permeability, Landscape Design, and Pathways, Help Guide Residents and Visitors Through the Development
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
There Are Three Historic Structures on the Site, One Large Building to the West and Two to the South Which Help People Nagivate
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
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9. Streets for all
The Streetscape Promotes Low-Speed Vehicular Traffic Through Changes in Grade and a Shared Surface
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9. Streets for all
Vehicular Traffic and Parking are Located on the Perimeter of the Scheme
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9. Streets for all
Landscaping, size of the pathways, inclusion of dropped kerbs promote pedestrian, rather than vehicular, movement through the space
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9. Streets for all
Landscaping, size of the pathways, inclusion of dropped kerbs promote pedestrian, rather than vehicular, movement through the space
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9. Streets for all
Landscaping, size of the pathways, inclusion of dropped kerbs promote pedestrian, rather than vehicular, movement through the space
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9. Streets for all
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9. Streets for all
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9. Streets for all
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9. Streets for all
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10. Car parking
Aerial view showing the location of surface and subsurface car parks
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10. Car parking
Well-designed on-street car parking
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10. Car parking
Car parking on plot in front of houses
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11. Public and private spaces
Landscape Master Plan Displaying Common Green Spaces
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11. Public and private spaces
Landscape Master Plan Displaying Common Green Spaces
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11. Public and private spaces
Landscape Master Plan Displaying Common Green Spaces
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11. Public and private spaces
Landscape Master Plan Displaying Common Green Spaces
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11. Public and private spaces
Intimate Entrance Spaces, Tree Lines, Courtyard Areas and Pathways Help to Define the Boundaries While Maintaining Permeability
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11. Public and private spaces
Diagram indicating boundary treatments in depth
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11. Public and private spaces
Rows of Trees to Visually Reinforce Boundaries
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11. Public and private spaces
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12. External storage and amenity space
Bin storage and collection strategy
Each plot includes a 30 litre dedicated recyling bin, and all private gardens have compost bins. External bin storage capacity exceeds requirements of the local authority or B5 5906.
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12. External storage and amenity space
Public realm planning includes cycle stands for visitors
858 secure cycle parking spaces will be provided for the 437 dwellings in accordance with adopted minimum space standards. For apartments these will be located within covered cycle stores and for houses within sheds in gardens that have rear access.
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12. External storage and amenity space
Cycle storage in communal stores and garden sheds
858 secure cycle parking spaces will be provided for the 437 dwellings in accordance with adopted minimum space standards. For apartments these will be located within covered cycle stores and for houses within sheds in gardens that have rear access.
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