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City of Knowledge & Innovations 7004.3 Urban Design Report

Matthew Edward McGovern Mohd Syafeq Ruslan Rakesh Kumar Morar

Table of content

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Introduction of the project Site Analysis Issues Solutions Precedent Studies Case Studies Design Concept Implementation Design Phase Master Plan Scale Model Demolition Area Appendix

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Introduction Objectives • To make it known as an exciting, inspirational and safe place to work, live and visit; • To become an important location for business development and growth in the City, through incubation, managed workspace and small scale office development; • To become an important location for creative industries; • To bring land and buildings back in to worth while use and ensure new build accords with environmental standards; • To create active uses/frontages along key pedestrian routes and encourage a pedestrian friendly environment; The Proposed Master plan of Baltic Triangle area of Liverpool becomes known as an exciting, stimulating and fun place to work, live and visit

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Site Analysis

Notable Buildings & Landmarks

Liverpool 1

Albert Dock

Echo Arena Convention

C.U.C

Cain’s Brewery

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Site Analysis

Pedestrian & Traffic Studies

Most of the traffic user preferred to use the main road that circling around the Baltic Triangle as it connected through series of hot spot area – landmark rather than drive into the site.

People feel discourage to walk into the Baltic site – it doesn’t have any attractions and they feel unsafe to walk through the site especially at night

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Site Analysis

Existing building on site Hotels

Warehouse

Residential Open car park

Contemporary Urban Center Warehouse

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Issues

No Public Space There were no public space/square on site for people to meet, chat, relax or do some leisure activities with family and friends.

Limited population The site has less people on weekends that leads to less activities, the only time that the people come to the site is during weekdays where people working there – warehouses and offices

Limited Outdoor Activity

Missing linkage

Almost none of activity on site because of the less population and have no significant parks for them and the site were only active during weekdays because of the working days.

One of the main reason on the less activities on the site because of the missing link between the city centre and the site. most of the activities and the linkage on the city centre end at the north of Baltic triangle and the were no interesting continuation towards the Baltic area. there should be a continuation of the linkage that will bring people from the city centre towards the Baltic site.

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Solutions

Design Strategies

Our new master plan is to create a series of public square throughout the Baltic Triangle .

There were divided into 3 phase of development of the public square that will start from the north side of site and consistently flow into the site – to the south Most of the building were retained in order to progress with this new development that will ensure most of the existing business wont be disrupted.

The affected building will be removed and relocate to our new development.

This new development were certainly make the site more alive with lots of opportunity and activity in the future.

The aim of pedestrian priority areas along side to each public squares is to develop an integrated approach to the planning and design of both transport and public realm works, which incorporates pedestrian friendly urban design as part of the development and transport infrastructure. investment programed. The development of a pedestrian friendly approach is key to creating a thriving and vibrant environment that will encourage people to use the City Centre for a whole range of activities towards the Baltic Triangle area.

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Precedent Studies This diagram maps out the existing public squares and parks within the city center of Liverpool.

At a glance you can clearly see there is a lack of public realm within the Baltic area and South side of the city.

Our proposal aims to replenish and bring life back to this part of the city by the addition of a secondary street. This street will be connected to a series of public squares along its path. The public realm will aim to provide connection from the North side (Liverpool One/Retail & Commercial district) to the South side (Cain’s Brewery) and vice versa ultimately during the public to move through the site.

Reinstating St. James Station will bring a positive attitude and life back to this part of the city. With a public space right next to the station it is an direct approach for pedestrians to walk through the site.

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Case Study

Williamson Square Williamson Square is in the city center of Liverpool.

It was initially laid out as a residential square in the 1745 by Mr. Williamson. It originally only had buildings on the lower part and the other three parts weren't covered.

The Liverpool Playhouse stands on the east side of the square, and the other sides are occupied by shops. Formerly the north side was occupied by the Theatre Royal, but this was demolished in 1965.

The square also contains a fountain, consisting of 20 jets of water that rise to a height of up to four meters. The fountain is controlled by a computer, and during the evenings is illuminated with colored lights.

The square itself, with a vast array of nearby pubs, restaurants and hotels provides an excellent meeting point. This place is buzzing, animated.

There always seems to be something going on here.

Markets, funfairs, ice-rings. It is also a place of relaxation and a major route into Liverpool One shopping district. This is a perfect example of square and the factors of which can be implemented into our proposal .

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Case Study

Clayton Square Clayton Square is in the heart of Liverpool’s retails quarter and is suited for the keen shopper; having all of the top players in the fashion industry under one roof, this square combines a shopping excursion with a visit to some of Liverpool’s many tourist attractions or even killing time before catching a train at Lime Street station or Central Stations.

Clayton Square was named after William Clayton, a member of an influential old Liverpool family who represented the town in eight parliaments between the years 1698-1714, and who also served as Mayor in 1689.

The square was laid out between 1745-50.

Progress was slow- by 1769, only four houses existed here and one of these was converted into the Prince of Wales Theatre, which was demolished in 1912 and a new theatre of a different kind, the Liverpool Picture House, built adjacent to the site.

Many of the surrounding properties- once grand houses, then prestigious shops- became occupied by 'budget' retail establishments such as Spectrum and Penny Picher's before, in 1986after a Public Inquiry following numerous calls for the historic square to be restored- the entire area was unforgivably demolished to make way for the soulless modern retail development.

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Design Concept

Urban Hotspot / Tourist Attractions

New series of public square

Perimeter Buildings squares & orientation

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Implementation

New Proposed Master plan

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Design

Phase 1 – North Square

The public square begin at the north side as the main entrance – bring people from city center and albert dock. People from city center can continue walk through the John Lewis to the entrance square

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Design

North Square Visualization The North Square of Baltic Triangle was designed to welcome the public especially from the city center to the Baltic area.

The main purpose of Public Square is to make a more attractive and welcoming space for families, workers and passers-by. The objectives for Public Square to become a more pedestrian friendly and unified space.

The square itself is identified by its edges, these edges play an important role in in engaging with the space.

The overall idea to enhance the area and give the people a exciting safe an friendly environment for people to live, work and play.

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Design

Phase 2 – Main Square

From the two public square from north – the short journey to the main square were only takes about 5 minutes where all the major activity happens around here. It’s the focal point of Baltic triangle where most of the main road connected – Nelson St +Jamaica St +Blundell St.

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Design

Main Square Visualization The regeneration of the Baltic Main Square, situated in the heart of Liverpool’s Creative quarter, boasts a large, modern plaza designed to interlink four routes which lead to very different parts of the city. The Baltic Main Square connects China Town, Commercial District (Liverpool One), the Albert Dock and the Cain's Brewery, leading to the unfamiliar, yet appreciated, open space, something that is unheard of in major cities.

The aesthetic value of urban open spaces is self-evident. People enjoy viewing nature, a place where people can relax and meet, especially when it is otherwise extensively deprived, as is the case in urban environments. Therefore, open space offers the value of substituting gray infrastructure. A multifunctional space whereby you can celebrate and commemorate.

The Main Square were centrally located, and surrounded by shops such as bakeries, café’s, supermarkets, banks and clothing stores. New features and activities within each quadrant are intended to help make Public Square a downtown attraction year-round.

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Design

Phase 3 – South Square

The final public square located in front of Cains Brewery – where the square will serve the people from the Cains Brewery (tourists), the people from the St. James Station (re-opening) and the new development surroundings.

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Design

South Square Visualization The Baltic south square is one of the 3 main square that were connected through the Baltic triangle area. This new square located at the south area of the Baltic where it is surrounded by the existing well known Cain’s Brewery of Liverpool and soon to be re-opened the St. James train station.

The new project of Baltic square comes with the new building as to regenerate the Baltic business and creative to make it more profitable and more lively area.

The original building on site were relocated to the new building as to make sure the business runs as usual without moving far from the business center area.

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Master Plan

North Public Square South Public Square

New Apartment New Hotel & Restaurant

New Retail Shop & Cafe Main Public Square

Entrance Square

New Food Court & Shops

New Baltic Performance & Art Center New Office Tower

New Office Building New Pedestrian Bridge Refurbished - Retail & Cafe

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Master Plan

Baltic Triangle Public Square Final Master Plan

By Designing the series of public squares into the Baltic Triangle with some add-ons development, more opportunities has made available for the local and international investors And‌for the most important things, the Baltic Triangle will revive with lots of activities, business and leisure's come into the city by establishing the connection between the north and south.

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Scale Model

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Demolition Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

The Demolition takes part by 3 phases.

Phase 1 – Demolition of existing hotel, land clearance and build the new hotel tower to increase the capacity of the hotel.

Indication of the red building to be demolish to make space for the new development. The demolition will take place phases by phases starting from the north to south area of the site.

Phase 2 – Existing house & warehouses to be demolish to make the North and Main Public Square.

Phase 3 – The final stage of demolition takes part on Cain’s Brewery area where the warehouse were taken out and replaced by the new South Square Public Square Master Plan

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Appendix

Objectives of Scheme

Guiding Objectives for Scheme The following guiding objectives are key factors in contributing to the successful achievement of the Vision: • To be known as an exciting, inspirational and safe place to work, live and visit; • To reflect a diverse land use pattern, that is not homogenous, with zones of particular character; • To become an important location for business development and growth in the City, Through incubation, managed workspace and small scale office development; • To become an important location for creative industries; • To introduce complementary residential activity into the area, which offers a mix of house-types and sizes, aimed at the creation of a sustainable community; • To bring land and buildings back in to worthwhile use and ensure new build accords with Environmental standards; • To create an urban environment that respects the human scale; • To conserve the existing historic street pattern and to increase north-south pedestrian permeability and east west connectivity, throughout the area; • To create active uses/frontages along key pedestrian routes and encourage a pedestrian friendly environment; • To implement a high quality public realm, allowing for full interaction and the creation of welcoming environment; • To bring forward development opportunities in a comprehensive and co-ordinated manner, ensuring that the phasing of residential development is entirely consistent with City-wide considerations.

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Appendix

Policy Context

Our Master Plan proposal for Baltic Triangle site has been developed in conjunction with the currently existing Strategic Regeneration Framework already in place for the redevelopment of the area. We have also taking into account Government planning policies that effect health of residents, planning of the area, improving public transport, existing heritage of the site and also then proposed regeneration to take the area forward. There are already large schemes proposed around our given site such as the Cain’s Brewery Village, Kings Dock Exhibition Centre site and the Sefton Street residential tower. With these potential developments there is great potential for the area with a thriving economy and many opportunities for further prosperity. As a result we feel that the Baltic Triangle could be a very desirable place to live/work/play and our aim is to create the infrastructure for such a place.

Public Transport To promote cyclists above car users we aim to introduce a one way pedestrian friendly system to the primary route that runs through the site, with separate cycle lanes to be included along Jamaica Street. There will be a number of car parking spaces available along Jamaica St for visitors of local businesses and more cycle parking facilities to again promote cycling. Public transport is at an adequate level already, but for the site to get the most benefit the decision to reintroduce St James train station is crucial with frequent trains running it would greatly improve visitor numbers within the area. We also have the privilege of the site being located within close proximity of Paradise St bus terminus.

Access We plan to develop and introduce key links in and around the site. By introducing a new primary pedestrian- friendly street that runs right through the whole site connecting a new South Square right the way up to Liverpool One. We have taken the decision to develop and re-open the old St James Station to allow the public to access the site and create a key flow of visitors within the area. Jamaica Street will remain a key link for existing local businesses within the area and down into the city centre. Also to mention links from Nelson Street to funnel visitors down through the site and its public squares down to the river front and famous docks.

Green spaces The Baltic Triangle has a lack of public realm to which we are looking to change with our proposal. There are only a handful of small open plots of land around the area but they are very much underused or in some cases even inaccessible. We want to create more accessible and strategically located series of public spaces that will encourage people to socialise outside more with their neighbours enhancing community spirit.

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Appendix

Policy Context

Mixed use buildings The site is sectioned off into three categorized zones:

Zone 1 (North) Leisure District: Comprising of a number of new hotel developments to help bring tourists to the area and also to accommodate with the new development of the Kings Dock site. This area will inhabit bars and restaurants and bring a a new lease of life to what was a very dull and dreary area of the site.

Zone 2 (Central) Commercial District: This area of the site will inhabit the wide range of office users along with a small number of residential units, within close proximity to the leisure district it allows the users to engage within the space and have a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants to indulge in.

Zone 3 (South-East)

Creative District: Here you find the existing and refurbished warehouse and commercial units to what realistically speaking is the hub of the creativity within the site. This area shall house existing commercial tenants and also new start up spaces for both post grad students and small businesses.

Zone 4 (South) Residential District: The main area populated with residential units in the site, with the existing Sefton Street development nearing completion we decide that this area would be ideal for residential and incorporating the new public space with the vicinity for the occupiers to engage. There will also be a small number of cafes and restaurants within the vicinity.

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Appendix

Policy Context

Enterprise

Education and Health

Encourage entrepreneurialism and improving existing areas of business:

Improve education and develop skills.

To enhance the current industry of the area we propose moving main retail units along the new primary street running central through the site from Parliament Street towards the busy Liverpool One area and toward the dock land. This would create well established businesses within the area. Rather than demolish the existing commercial warehouses situated in the site we have decided to give help to the existing local businesses to develop existing property to bring some life back to them. The local businesses will be a key asset in the development of the area and will hopefully encourage other individuals to start a company alongside them.

There will also be a large number of available commercial units that entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of alongside within the site and in mixed use buildings that will house residents above. There are also restaurant and bar opportunities within these new builds.

Both the universities and Liverpool Community College will play an important role in the development of teenagers from the area to reach required skills needed to work in various industries, with potential apprentice schemes for jobs in industry and more vocational and academic qualifications for jobs in the civic environment.

There is a primary and junior within close proximity of the site.

Low carbon business transformation:

Improve health and wellbeing:

To reduce carbon emissions our aim is to make use of the existing infrastructure and maximising the potential of business to use the reinstated railway system and bus and pedestrian links that already exist as well as linking the site with the city centre and docks to help businesses towards less energy consumption throughout their existence.

By creating jobs, activities for people to part take in, having green spaces to enjoy the outdoors and having a safe cycling area will encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle, along with reducing pollution and improving air quality to the area.

Family support: Low income families can be helped with child day care support and the primary/junior school runs breakfast clubs and after school activities to help parents manage the workload of parenthood and working life. There is also a community centre within walking distance.

Promote art, culture and sports: The idea to introduce a new performing arts academy and galleries with open spaces for outdoor exhibitions will help promote art to the area, classes and courses will encourage people to engage with art and become more creative.

Bringing new cultures to the area in the form of boutique shops, restaurants and cafes will engage the traditional culture of Liverpool to new cultures from across the globe. Retaining the existing skate park, we aim to encourage as many people as possible to take up the sport and remain active.

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Appendix

Policy Context

Heritage Preservation of landmarks and distinct character of area: The area has a wide range in the quality of existing buildings with many old warehouses that create the character of the area. We aim to retain the more successful buildings with the introduction of a number of new builds to enhance the area. Landmarks such as the CUC, the former Rice Mill and the famous Baltic Fleet will become a prominent feature of the area once again.

Conversions of existing buildings Some buildings may be converted to accommodate a new function while retaining the original character of the place. Some of the industrial warehouse will be converted into a studio space and exhibition space for artists to work in as well as creating start up spaces for post grad students and small companies.

Regeneration Variation in housing: Increasing density population while aiming to keep resident happy will be a difficult task. Our proposal will see a new primary street row built up, high density mixed use blocks and public spaces an ideal environment for people to live work and play and essentially engage with the area.

Create distinct districts and vibrant centres; We have chosen to introduce a zoning system detailed in a previous paragraph.

We aim bring life back into the area where it is needed and create a comfortable environment for creative people to engage within.

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Appendix

Sustainability

“Sustainable urban design is fast becoming an important internationally recognised discipline and is a relatively new challenge that government and the professional communities will need to address in the future.

In the 1950’s our planet had 37 cities with a population of over 1 million. More recently in 2005 it was estimated that 414 cities around the world had passed the 1 million population mark and this is still rising to this day. 2007 marked a pivotal point where over half of the world’s population now live in cities and it is now predicted that global population for the remainder of this century will continue to rise at a dramatic rate and this in turn will put a heavy pressure on our cities to adapt and provide.

Coupled with this population rise our planet is facing a pressing global challenge of climate change mitigation. Climate change is heavily influenced by the activities of the human race and this of course includes the day to day operation of our cities. It is therefore it is essential that we start to design Master plans and urban regeneration using some fundamental principles of good sustainable urban cities that are functional, efficient, scalable and of course liveable.

As we begin to consider a more sustainable future for our cities, it is imperative that we move away from a ‘box ticking’ approach to sustainable design and towards a wider long term focus on a whole realm of planning and design issues at the broader community level. After all, a huge number of socio-economic and cultural factors also have an impact on the long-term sustainability of communities and the environments, in which we live, work and play and how prosperous we will be.

Master planning an entire urban environment requires a huge scope of understanding that is beyond any narrow set of ratings criteria. For architects, engineers, planners and developers, it means moving beyond the familiar territories of our own disciplines and towards a more multidisciplinary approach to consultation and engagement within the entire project team and with wider stakeholders at the earliest possible stages of planning. Only by doing so can we take time to discover the many different factors that combine to create a truly sustainable city.”

Sustainable Masterplanning (SuBET Document) Hilson Moran Dec 2011 Public Square Master Plan

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Appendix

Cost Plan

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Cost Plan

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