Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
L1/L8
by Aynsley Gray Jamie McAllister Caryl Rees
Baltic Triangle, Liverpool - Local Context______ 5
Introduction_______________6 + Deprivation Stats____________________7 1/ Value the Site__________8
+ Scenario____________________________9 + Street Conditions___________________10 + District & Local Centres____________ 11 + Current Site Peripherals____________ 12 + Demolition & Retention_____________13 + Building Uses______________________ 14 + Proposed Fabric____________________15
2/ Nuture the Present & Implement the Future_16
+ Principles of Application____________17 + District Axis & Catalyst Nodes_______18 + Spatial Dimensions_________________19 + L1/L8_____________________________ 20 + Routes & Nodes____________________ 21 + 1st__________________________22 + 2nd ________________________ + 3rd_________________________
+ Signage & Shop Usage______________25 + Stanhope St. Elevation______________27 + Grafton St. Elevation_______________ 29 + Market Square_____________________30 + Stanhope St. Arts Village____________31 + Restaurant Quarter_________________32 + Warehouse Re-Use _________________ 33 + Design Strategy____________________ 34 + Sustainability______________________35 +Cost Plan__________________________ 36 + Figure & References________________37
Contents
3/ Stitching the Fabric___24
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Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
Local Policy Context streets should be designed as public spaces + to promote accessibility and local not just in response to engineering considerations. permeability by making places that connect with each other and are easy to move through, putting + transport routes should reflect urban design people before traffic and integrating land uses and qualities and not just traffic considerations. transport. +
+ the proposal must have a sensitive
response to
the local context
+ to promote
legibility through development that
provides recognisable routes, intersections and landmarks to help
+ to promote
people find their way around.
character in townscape and
landscape by responding to and reinforcing locally + to promote adaptability through development that can distinctive patterns of development, landscape and respond to changing social, technological and culture. economic conditions. + to promote the continuity
of street frontages and the enclosure of space by development which clearly defines private and public areas.
+ to promote diversity and choice through a mix of compatible developments and uses that work together to create
viable places that respond to local
+ to promote public spaces and routes that are attractive, safe, uncluttered and work effectively for all in society, including disabled and elderly people.
Local Context
needs. 1
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Introduction
Introduction______
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Liverpool Index of Mutiple Deprivation 2010
Deprivation “A third of the ward (30.1%) falls in the most
deprived 1% of areas nationally.” This is more than twice the city wide average (12.7%) and means that some 4,300
riverside residents live in some of the most deprived areas in England.”
Housing “At 31st March 2012 491
properties were long term vacant, accounting for 5.0% of the total stock. This compares with a City-wide rate of 3.5%. Put another way, 6.5% of all long term vacant dwellings in the city were located in the Riverside ward.”
Education “In 2011, 34.9% of pupils resident in Riverside achieved 5+ A*-C grades including English and maths, which is the lowest
rate of all 30 Liverpool wards and well below the Liverpool average (55.7%).
Attainment has improved by 18.2 percentage points city average (19.1).
Unemployment “The current worklessness rate in Riverside is 25.3% which is higher than the Liverpool average of 21.9% and twice
the national rate of 12.3%.”
Most Deprived 1% Most Deprived 1-5% Most Deprived 5 - 10% Most Deprived 10 - 20% Most Deprived 20 - 50% Most Deprived 50 - 100%
Deprivation Stats
between 2006 and 2011, which is slightly below the
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Value the Site
1/ Value the Site___
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Scenario____________________ Liverpool’s Needs : LDS 2009:
For the people
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poor quality open spaces
“Improve the basic quality of the environment and legibility
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deteriorating shopping environment in
making streets more attractive, inviting and safe routes for
local centres
pedestrians and cyclists.�
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improvement to transport connectivity
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sustainable development programs
Response:
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thriving neighborhoods and civic responsibility
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high levels of vacant and unfit housing stock
+ to establish connection between the site and the docks/waterfront.
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shortage of high quality housing
+ to establish connection between the existing residential communities and the baltic triangle
oversupply of older terraced property
+ to create a sustainable mixed use community that addresses key issues in the area
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Scenario
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Street Conditions___________
Condition: High kerbs disregarding disabled, prams and the elderly. Dngerous uneven pavements Design Response: Create safe pedestrianised streets with seating to allow for stop points along routes.
Condition: Large road junction lacking pedestration crossings for safe pedestrian movement into the city centre while causing public dead zones. Design Response: Introduce large and safe pedestrian and cyclist crossings to reduce the vehicle dominance
Street Conditions
Condition: Buildings causing blockade for the public to connect with the Docks and Waterfront.
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Design Response: Demolition of poor buildings and introduce a designed waterfront green space that will connect to the Docks and Waterfront.
Districts & Local Centres____
Districts & Local Centres
shopping financial & professional restaurant drinking takeaway business hotel residential assembly leisure
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Current Site Peripherals_____
current site peripherals show the extension of the Baltic Triangle as the site is considered by Liverpool Vision. the connecting of surrounding residential communities is another key focal point to the proposal strategy. the conflicting building uses of residential and industrial across the site causes an unwanted edge
Current Site Peripherals
acting as a barrier to the rest of the city.
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Demolition & Retention_____ the map illustrates clearly in grey the buildings we decided to retain and in red the buildings we chose to demolish. with a strong intention to keep anything of architectural merit. we have chosen to re-use the majority of existing warehouses as temporary start up catalysts, and demolish those left derelict and buildings in prime
Demolition
location for new development.
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Building Uses_______________ the proposed building uses have been determined by the overall district route strategy and historic buildings within the locality. this has manifested into a patchwork of areas, resulting in a culturally diverse and actively
Building Uses
enriched area.
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Proposed Fabric____________ the current proposals approved for planning are allowed to continue as the developments will bring much needed life and regeneration to the area. the proposal alongside the retained buildings is also clear. the new developments are suggested developments in a longer phased plan for the area. Mainly suggesting building uses and possible developments as we see
Proposed Fabric
the future for the site.
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Nurture the Present & Implement the Future
Nurture the Present & Implement the Future
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Principles of Application_____
1) Baltic Gateway the baltic triangle redevelopment serves as a precedent for the site in creatively reusing the areas warehouse fabric into large adaptable spaces
2) Value Historic Fabric re-use rich heritage assets (cains, stables, pubs) as a nucleus of growth for commercial routes
3) Nuture the Community adapt streetscape to accomodate needs of local residents giving them the facilities to promote a self sustaining district centre
4) Define Waterfront re-instate image of Queens Dock. connect fragmented public realm and fabric to historic dock edge
5) Re-engage Transport Hub
The proposal reintroduces two key amenities of the
the baltic triangle redevelopment serves as a prec-
past through St James train station and St James
edent for the site in creatively reusing the areas ware-
Market. The retention of surrounding warehouses will
house fabric into large adaptable spaces
promote a nostalgia of its industrial past.
Building Uses
Historic Fabric
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District Axis & Catalyst Nodes + local transport infrastructure
+ st. james market (re-install)
+ arts village (re-use warehouses)
+ community bmw/skate park (re-use warehouse)
+ district school
District Axis & Catalyst Nodes
Intervention Zones
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Program
Release Space
Primary & Secondary Axes - pedestrian and cycle
Permeability & Edge Definition - corners define site
New Residential Peripheries - distinct emerging neigh-
routes connecting people to outer network
boundaries & central communty spaces are permeable
bourhoods connect with other resident areas
Greenscape Nodes - serve as release spaces for
Bespoke District Hub Areas - central within the two axis
Community Areas - act as buffer zones between com-
residents around Baltic area
and heritage assets, to draw in audiences
merce and residential areas
Spatial Dimensions
Spatial Dimensions__________
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L1/L8
L1/L8______________________
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Routes & Nodes
Routes & Nodes_____________
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First Phase Masterplan + Catalysts for Growth
new build + train station + district school
building retention + re-install st. james market + warehouses live/work graffiti art & bmx park + the stables - start-up buisnesses
infrastructure + re-install st. james train station + waterfront park + bike lanes + pedestrianised streets +urban furniture
Secon +C
+ st. james & graf + cains brewery village (leisure & commercial) + x1 development - the quarter (residential)
Third Phase Masterplan + New Build Residential Development
fton st. commercial units + restaurants + stanhope st. units + parliament st. offices
+ merchant townhouse block + social housing terraces (3 bed) + waterfront apartments for families + arts village extension
Phases
nd Phase Masterplan Commercial District
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Stitching the Fabric
Stitching the Fabric
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Signage & Shop Usage_______ here are some of the suggested local businesses that could get involved across areas of proposal.
Mr Seels Garden is a local memory bank with a focus on food and community. It aims to relive the past in Liverpool as food was grown locally and intends to introduce food allotments and local produce facilities across the city. This is an opportunity for community involvement with St James Market in the proposal.
Bike n Go is a scheme introduced into Liverpool in an aim to encourage sustainable travel through the use of rental bicycles.
Baltic Bakehouse is a local sourdough artisan bread bakery in Liverpool situated on Bridgewater Street. The proposed market offers opportunity for the bakery to expand while also running workshops for the local
Liverpool SoundCity is an annual city centre music festival and conference in venues across the city. The warehouses and public square in the proposal
Liverpool Food and Drink Festival is an annual
offer great opportunity and space for such events to
celebration of Liverpool’s thriving food and drink
expand and take place. The involvement of SoundCity
scene. Situated in Sefton Park the reintroduction
in this part of the city will bring jobs and community
of St James Market offers a large indoor venue for
involvement.
expansion.
Signage & Shop Usage
community.
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Grafton St. Elevation_________
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Grafton St. Elevation
Stanhope St. Elevation_______
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Stanhope St. Elevation
Market Square
Market Square______________
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Stanhope St. Arts Village
Stanhope St. Arts Village_____
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Restaurant Quarter
Restaurant Quarter__________
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Warehouse Re-Use_____ here is an example of the various pop-up uses of the existing warehouses can offer as a short-term catalyst for public engagement within the area. various community buildings are strategically plotted around the site, to helping to act as a buffer between the newly integrated residential units and the central commercial district. urban realm outside the warehouse will act as a meeting point linking ongoing tourists with the
Warehouse Re-Use
intervention.
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Design Strategy_____________2 the site enclosed between the Baltic Triangle, Lower
context in a contemporary manner. The design of the
of small scale community developments in the form
Toxteth Residential, Queens & Brunswick Docks and
public realm should reflect the guidance provided by
of a local primary school and medical centre to serve
the Waterfront Residential is mainly an industrial
the Liverpool City Centre, Public Realm Implementation
the nearby residents, the introduction of St James
stronghold with a bold heritage. The area boasts
Framework (PRIF) (Liverpool Vision and Liverpool City
Market and a BMX centre into disused warehouses
current development on site while other proposals
Council, June 2004).
brings activity. While the public begin to feed into the public realm and the high street thrives, developers
have been accepted. The area is in a state of change and while Liverpool Vision have labelled the site as the
By pedestrianising Grafton Street and Stanhope Street,
see opportunity to build in the surrounding areas. Local
future Baltic Triangle continuation we have designed a
two key routes are enhanced and developed a high
businesses become interested and local residents find
proposal in keeping with the Baltic Triangle Framework
level of permeability for residents from all directions
employment. The creative community emerges as
and ethos.
through the site. The node created at the junction
live-work studios create opportunity for local graffiti
of these two key axis offered the main large primary
artists to display their work and teach the next
the L1/L8 area will become known as an exciting,
public space. The scheme overall proposes a series
generation. The children attending the newly built
stimulating and fun place to work, live and visit. It
of public open spaces within the site area, both of
primary school grow crops in their allotments and this
will be a mixed use area based upon community
a primary and secondary nature. The larger primary
encourages their parents to become involved with
involvement, local entrepreneurial business
public square provides a significant contribution to
the market activity. A local district is created and the
activity, creative industries and a diverse residential
the public realm for the area and the city. It should be
process continues as the community grows.
environment. The scheme will strive to achieve
integrated, animated, lively and surrounded by active
a sustainable approach both environmentally,
ground floor uses. The secondary open spaces, would
communally and economically.
act as pocket parks for residents and local employees in close proximity to them.
Design Strategy
The proposal development gradually from a
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community perspective. The key aim was to connect
The proposal is a catalyst process. As many of the
the Lower Toxteth Residential area to the Baltic Triangle
existing warehouses are re-used and community
and furthermore into the Liverpool One. The industrial
interventions introduced the high street begins to
district caused a barrier and difficult pedestrian access
grow. The first phase of the process includes the
to key parts of the city centre. The quality of the public
introduction of small scale community developments
realm is a critical element in removing this barrier. The
in the form of a local primary school and medical
design must be sensitive to and reflect the historic
centre to serve the nearby residents, the introduction
Sustainability Strategy_______ To provide good quality, affordable and resource ef-
+ The proposal should address issues such as
ficient housing (SOC). To improve safety and reduce disorder, crime and fear of crime (SOC).
+ Materials used throughout construction must have
encouraging walking, cycling and use of public
minimal effect on the environment over their life cycle.
transport, working from home, sustainable drainage
This will include the use of reclaimed brick from the
and solar orientation.
demolished buildings and locally sourced materials. Construction waste should be minimised before,
There will be a high focus on the use and
during and after completion of the developments.
development of derelict and disused buildings.
To protect and where necessary, improve air quality
+ Improvement of the poor public realm to intensively
(ENV)
+ The individual properties should address the inclusion of facilities such as low energy fittings, dual flush toilets,
reduce the conflict between industry and residential uses.
composting and water collection bins which can all
To reduce light and noise pollution (ENV)
make a difference to the sustainability strategy of the proposal.
To encourage communities to be actively involved in local decision making and volunteering (SOC)
+ The use of deciduous trees along the public realm will act as natural solar shading to reduce solar heat gain in
To maintain high and stable levels of employment
the summer.
and reduce long-term unemployment (ECN) + The proposal will actively seek high quality as desired by government policies on the environment,
To reduce the number of vacant properties
seeking this high quality, all areas of development in
To improve the quality of, and protect, create and im-
the proposal must achieve validation by certificate
prove public and green spaces
based on Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) for the
To reduce the need to travel and improve choice and
building’s performance.
use of sustainable transport modes
Sustainability Strategy
construction and sustainable developments. Through
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Cost Plan
Cost Plan___________________ 5
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Figures & References________ 1 By Design: Urban Design in the Planning System - Towards Better Practice, 15 May 2000, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, http://www. detr.gov.uk/ 2 Baltic Triangle, Planning Framework January 2008 3 Sustainability Appraisal for the Baltic Triangle Planning Framework December 2005 4 Liverpool City Council District & Local Centres Study Final Report: November 2009
Figures & References
5 Griffiths Price Book 2010
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