Housing Project Wellington Complex Dingle, Liverpool

WELLINGTON COMPLEX

Dingle, Liverpool January - May 2021

Following from the Group Urban Design Project, the chosen site is located in Dingle, situated in the south of the city of Liverpool and is in the south of the Wellington Square Masterplan, offering great panoramic views of the River Mersey, the Suds and the Wirral. The vision for the masterplan was to create a sense of belonging in Dingle, with the Square bringing different communities together and encouraging community interaction. This theme is continued in the housing scheme. The housing proposal seeks to inspire community cohesion and the project proposes an inter-generational cohousing complex accommodating a combination of typologies within one site. A mixture of both apartments and terrace housing is proposed, centred around an internal courtyard, promoting activity and interaction between residents and eliminating the feeling of isolation.

Concept Sketches Concept Parti Diagram

Visualisation

1. MASSING BLOCK AROUND A COURTYARD

2. ESTABLISHING ROUTES INTO THE COURTYARD SPACE

3. STEPPING DOWN THE BLOCK FOR BETTER ASPECT APARTMENTS

4. AMENITY SPACE ON ROOFS/GREEN ROOF + MAINTAINING EXISTING VIEWS

5. ADDING BALCONIES

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The site is situated in a largely residential zone with maximum three storey housing, as such it was very important that the scheme does not impose on the area but rather compliments and integrates well within its context.

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1. THREE STORY MASSING BLOCK AROUND A COURTYARD

2. ESTABLISHING ROUTES INTO THE COURTYARD SPACE

3. REDUCING AND INCREASING VOLUME TO ALLOW FOR BETTER ASPECT APARTMENTS

4. RECESSING ELEVATION TO ALLOW FOR PRIVATE GARDENS AND COMMUNAL AMENITY SPACES

5. INCORPORATING BALCONIES

6. GREEN ROOFS

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WELLINGTON PROMENADE

CHARLESTON ROAD

IRONBRIDGE VIEW

The unit typologies for this project were developed through gathering data on the demographic profile of existing wider context, population, household compositions and demographic trends.

According to the demographics of the site, the majority of the existing household compositions are made up of one or two people suggesting a need for one and two bedroom typologies which would make up the majority of the units proposed.

The site also consists of a high percentage of people who have long term sickness or are disabled which also suggests a need for accessible dwellings in the area this has been provided in the scheme.

Analysis of the demographic trends showed that children are now more likely to remain in the family home for longer than in the past. More and more households include adult children living with parents, to resolve any rise in tension between the two different demographics the 3 bed terraces proposed can be converted from one demise to two demises.

The project contains a number of dwelling types aimed at five target users with optional layout variations in some. These are:

1. Elderly Couple 2. Single Person 3. Family 4. Couple 5. Lone Parent

The following are just a few of the typologies offered within the scheme.

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR

0-18yrs 18+yrs

• maximised living room space • open plan dining and kitchen • storage under stairs • Hallway • 3 bedrooms • Study Room • Outdoor space • Terrace on first floor

0-18yrs 18+yrs

• Lobby • 2 apartments • Ground Floor Accessible apartment • upper floor 2 bed duplex • Outdoor space • storage under stairs

0-18yrs

TYPE A

• Accessible living space • Accommodates two wheelchair users • Open plan • Enclosed Bathroom • Lowered kitchen counters • 1 bedrooom • Ground floor apartment • Outdoor space

18+yrs

STUDIO DUPLEX

• Open plan living space • double height living room with skylight • bedroom and balcony above overlooking the courtyard

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

TYPE B

• Co- living Model • Teenage single parent • Separate bedrooms and entrances • Shared living space (play area for the children provided) • Provides emotional support as its single people in the same situtation • Shared rent more affordable & Shared activities • Open plan kitchen and living room • 1 or 2 bedrooms • Live/work - study connected to main bedroom • Option of Study space or extra bed (could be a nursery/childrens room/ guest bedroom)

TYPE A

Each of the blocks proposed share the same colour of brick with a few variations in tone and texture so that they can each be read as individual whilst still keeping in harmony with each other and the surrounding environment. Furthermore window frames and railings are deliberatly black to match the railings on the other side of the steet as well as creating a visual contrast with the red brick.

LONG SECTION

SHORT SECTION

1. Parapet Cap 2. Wall ties at 450mm centres 3. Weephole 4. Ashington Multi - Weinerberger 102.5 Exterior Leaf (produced locally) 5. Flashing lapped over waterproof membrane 6. DPM 7. Vegetation Barrier 300mm min 8. Planting 9. Retention Trim (Bauder) 10. Filter Fleece (Bauder) 11. Intensive Substrate (Bauder) 12. 50mm Drainage and Protection Layer 13. Protection Matt/ Capping sheet and PE Foil 14. PIR Insulation 15. Vapour Barrier 16. Insitu Concrete Deck 17. Suspended Ceiling - Casoline MF 18. 12.5mm plasterboard painted white 19. 30mmx30mm battens to create service void 20. Blockwork 102.5mm - Inner leaf 21. Firestop 22. Cavity Barrier and 50mm Cavity 23. Ancon Lintel with cavity tray above 24. Aluminium Flashing to hide masonary support 25. Velfac Double Glazed Window 26. Catnic Usk Juliete balcony with zinc coating and powder coated finish 27. Fixing Bracket 28. Recycled Aluminium Cill 29. Albion C Section (PFC) 30. Siniat Weatherboard with built in breathing membrane 31. Ancon Bracket and Piston Brick 32. Oak Floor Finish 33. Steel inline with timber joist floor, Board to underside to allow insulation fixing 34. EPDM 150mm extension on each surface 35. Kingspan 100mm Insulation 36. Innowood Timber Soffit 37. Trellis Screen 38. SHS Structural collumn placed inline with each party wall. 39. Double glazed double door in aluminum frame 40. Drainage grate to prevent water getting into level access 41. Adjustable Pedestals 42. Grey Oak Floor Finish 43. RIW Waterproofing Membrane 44. Header course detail attached to metal balustrade 45. Drain 46. Drainage Gully 47. Weatherboard to close of the timber and provide solid fixing for insulation 48. GypFloor silent comprising Gyproc Plank on Gypframe SIF Floor Channel located over timber joists (minimum 195mm deep at 450mm + Gypframe RB1 Resilient Bars fixed at 450mm centres. Suspended Ceiling Below 49. Galvanised Flat Steel Plate 50. Door Cill to cover cavity 51. Call Plate 52. 25mm perimeter insulation 53. Exposed Screed with underfloor heating 54. 150mm Insitu concrete slab 55. 50mm Sand Blinding 56. Hardcore 57. Lean Mix Concrete 58. Aircrete foundation blocks and trench block 59. Earth 100mm min blockwork 75mm cavity partially filled with 35mm Isover RD35 Mineral Wool Accoustic Batt Insulation Wall ties type A at 450 centres Wall Finish: Gypsum Based Board mounted on dabs

100mm min blockwork 75mm cavity partially filled with 35mm Isover RD35 Mineral Wool Accoustic Batt Insulation Wall ties type A at 450 centres Wall Finish: Gypsum Based Board mounted on dabs

Planting

200mm Intensive Substrate Filter Fleece 50mm Drainage and Protection Layer DPM

300 mm PIR Insulation

Vapour Barrier 200MM Concrete Structural Deck

Oak Floor Finish Gyproc plasterboard

Gypsum Silent Timber Joist Structural Floor with isover insultation

2 layers Gyproc plasterboard

Brick and Block Masonary Loadbearing Wall with 100mm kingspan Insulation

Timber Joist at 450 centres

Resiliant Bars fixed to each joist

Julliete Balcony Exposed Screed

Underfloor Heating

Kingspan Insulation

Insitu concrete load bearing slab

Trench Block

Wellington Complex aims to provide a variety of residential typologies within one site, including a mixture of apartments and terraces.

The focus for the interior and light study is the Type A Single Person (later couple) apartment. This apartment was designed for a freelancer who spends most of his/her day working from home as such there is an office space connected to the bedroom and balcony. The living spaces which are used more in the evenings or for meetings with clients are intentionally facing north whereas the rooms used most during the day, office, bedroom and balcony face south with views towards the internal courtyard.

The daylight analysis identified two zones with different light qualities therefore requiring two different approaches with regards to materials,

LED Recessed lighting proposed throughout the interior.

Pendant lights used in the centre of the living room and dining

Floor Lamp proposed in the living area close to the seating

Up and down LED wall lights proposed in the

WINTER: (DECEMBER 21ST) TIME: 10AM WINTER: (DECEMBER 21ST) TIME: 12PM

WINTER: (DECEMBER 21ST) TIME: 2PM WINTER: (DECEMBER 21ST) TIME: 3PM

SUMMER: (JUNE 21ST) TIME: 7AM SUMMER: (JUNE 21ST) TIME: 12PM

SUMMER: (JUNE 21ST) TIME: 2PM SUMMER: (JUNE 21ST) TIME: 3PM

DARK OAK FLOORING

Dark Oak boards are used for the floors of the bedroom and office to make these spaces feel cosier

LIGHT OAK FLOORING

Light Oak boards are used for the floors of the living area and kitchen

WHITE OR LIGHT GREY TEXTURED WALL

Creates a neutral backdrop for other materials and reflects light.

TIMBER TEXTURED WALL

Used in the bedroom, provides contrast to the white walls and creates a warmer environment

WOOD VENEER IN BOTH LIGHT AND DARK SHADES

Used for bookcase, cabinets and other furniture fittings.

TRANSLUCENT GLASS

Used to separate the office and bedroom areas whilst still keeping visual connectivity

WARM LIGHT GREY PAINTED KITCHEN CABINETS IN SATIN FINISH

This will help reflect light and make the living zones feel brighter

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Living Room Dining and Kirchen

As the living and dining areas face north (NE), the materiality proposed for these areas are warmer and lighter shades in order to make the space appear brighter. In contrast, the south facing zones are a mixture of lighter and richer colours to help balance the intensity of the sun.

Interior Colour Scheme

INTERIOR ELEVATION/SECTION A-A 1:50

Bathroom

Storage C

Office

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Bedroom Balcony

A mixture of lighting is proposed from recessed, pendant and floor lamps for evening illumination to create a more varied and interesting atmosphere. Recessed lights are also adjustable creating dimmer are brighter environments as per the user’s wishes.

INTERIOR ELEVATION B-B 1:50

Recessed lighting and soft lighting such as wall lights are proposed in the bedroom to create a cosy feeling even in gloomier weather.

INTERIOR ELEVATION C-C 1:50

INSULATION AND THERMAL MASS (HEATING AND COOLING)

High quality thermal insulation and thermal mass is used in order to reduce the amount of heat loss and energy consumption within the dwellings. Reduction in both heating and cooling will also cut in C02 emissions.

COMMUNAL BIN AND RECYCLING STORES

Segragated waste for refuse and recycling will be provided for the residents. The green waste can then be later re-used on site in the green spaces.

PERMEABLE PAVEMENT

Throughout the courtyard space pemeable paving will be used to reduce runoff by trapping and slowly releasing precipitation into the ground instead of allowing it to flow into storm drains.

DECIDIOUS TREES

These are planted in the courtyard to provide shade in the summer months and in winter allow for more sunlight.

Stack ventilation

SITE SECTION - NTS

GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP

Fluid flowing through underground pipes absorb heat from the ground and this will be later used for underfloor heating for the dwellings

LOW FLOW TOILETS AND TAPS

To reduce water consumption, Low flow plumbing fixtures will be installed in the dwellings.

RECESSED BALCONIES

As the majority of the balconies provided are located on the south side, these are proposed as recessed thus providing protection from the winds, rain and also shade from the sun.

DOUBLE GLAZING AND RECESSED WINDOWS

All the dwelling proposed have double glazed windows which reduces heat loss thus ensuring the dwellings are increasingly energy efficient. It also reduces pollution.

RAINWATER HARVESTING

Where the roof comes up to allow for access on to the roof gardens, these will be hard surface roofs. The harvested rainwater will be stored in an underground tank then be used to irrigate the roof gardens and for grey water use.

RAINWATER HARVESTING CALCULATION

ROOF AREA = 634 SQM ANNUAL RAINFALL = 1200 MM PER ANNUM RUN-OFF COEFFICIENT = 0.6 (FLAT ROOF) FILTER COEFFICENT = 0.9 THUS ANNUAL WATER AVAILABLE = 410, 832

PROPOSED STORAGE TANK SIZE = 20,541L

LANDSCAPE

The courtyard will include speicies that will encourage biodiversity such as lavender, and Russian Sage these attract insects and bees and thus supporting the declining bee populations.

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

These are located on the proposed seedum roofs and help generate renewable energy for lighting and heating water, to be used within the dwellings. These are south facing for maximum solar exposure.

TREES AS NOISE BARRIER

Reduces noise pollution and creates a greener street scene.

GREEN ROOFS

Reduces the likelihood of solar overheating and boosts thermal insulation in the winter. Overall reducing energy costs in the long run.

MATERIAL

All the materials used will be locally and responsibly sourced and where possible recycled materials will be used such as recycled aluminium for the window and door frames.

COMMUNITY

There are a series of public, semi public and private spaces available throughout the site creating interactions and a sense of community amongst the residents

LOCALLY SOURCED BRICK

Where possible this will be in the form of reclaimed brick

SUSTAINABLE FLOORING

Wood flooring used in the units will be sustainably sourced and FCS- Certified.

RECYCLED ALUMINIUM

Window frames and railing are made of recycled aluminium therefore reducing the overall embodied energy of the complex

ACCOUSTICS

The floors and walls have been designed to commply with the robust details to ensure that sound is absorbed and doesnt travel to neighbouring dwellings. Spaces have been isolated both vertically and horizontally

BOH Corridor

Storage One Sided Ventilation

VENTILATION

A combination of passive ventilaiton techniques will be used in the scheme. Dual aspect dwellings such as the terraces will use stack ventilation ventilaton and one sided ventilation will be used in other dwellings namely within the apartments.

ELECTRICAL VEHICLE SHARING

The number of car parking spaces is limited to on street parking for the terraces and one parking space per three dwellings for the apartments which are located in the basement. Instead a car club will be implemented where electric cars will be shared amongst residents lowering carbon footprint.