PROCESS BOOKLET ARCH 2060
P17155737
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS
ROMAN/MEDIEVAL WALLED AREA MEDIEVAL VILLAGES TO 1830 TO 1914 TO 1939 TO 1970 AFTER 1970 LEICESTER PRINCIPAL URBAN AREA CITY BOUNDARY
EXCAVATED CEMETRY AREAS RECORDED INHUMATION BURIAL RECORDED CREMATION BURIAL RECORDED MOSAICS
The town was sited at an important river crossing along the Fosse Way, a major Roman road which linked Lincoln to the north-east with Exeter to the south-west. After the Roman conquest of Britain in CE 43, a fort housing a small military garrison was possibly established at Leicester, or Ratae as it was known to the Romans. Roman occupation seems to have first developed as a continuation of the existing Iron Age settlement and the remains of timber buildings and streets of the period have been found on excavations across the city.
STUDENT GROWTH IN LEICESTER
NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN LEICESTER 2001
UNIVERSETIES CASTLE WARD
16-200 200-384 384-568 568-752 752-936 936-1120
NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN LEICESTER 2011
UNIVERSETIES CASTLE WARD
22-296 296-571 571-845 845-1120 1120-1394 1394-1669
IT IS EVIDENT FROM THE GROWTH OF THE STUDENT POPULATION IN LEICESTER THAT THE ARTS CENTRE MUST BE SUITABLE FOR A YOUNGER AUDIENCE AS WELL. THE ARTS CENTRE SHOULD BE AN AREA FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN AND ALSO BE CREATIVE.
GREEN AREA
NON DOMESTIC HERBACEOUS VEGETATION NON DOMESTIC TREES AND SHRUBS DOMESTIC GARDENS
Map displaying greenspace coverage within the city of Leicester and the distribution of data loggers across the city.: Closed squares indicate location of data loggers in domestic gardens, closed triangles indicate location of data loggers beneath non-domestic herbaceous vegetation, and closed circles indicate location of data loggers beneath non-domestic trees and shrubs.
DISTRIBUTION OF GREEN SPACES
LOCAL CLIMATE
AVERAGE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
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MIN
AVG
AVERAGE RAINFALL AMOUNT (MM)
RAIN
DAYS
MAX AND AVERAGE WIND SPEED AND GUST
MAX WIND AVG GUSTAVG WIND
CLOUD AND HUMIDITY
CLOUD (%) HUMIDITY (%)
LOCAL GARDENS
JUBILEE SQUARE AREA: 5,259.82 M2 BENCHES: 6
LEICESTER LE1 5LB
CATHEDRAL GARDENS
AREA: 2,754.96 M2 BENCHES: 4
1 ST. MARTINS EAST, LEICESTER LE1 5DB
LOCAL GARDENS WERE A KEY PART OF THE DESIGN PROCCESS. THE NEW GARDEN TO BE BUILT NEXT TO THE KING RICHARD III AIM TO HAVE DIRECT LINK WITH THE LOCAL GARDENS SUCH AS JUBILEE SQUARE AND THE CATHEDRAL GARDENS. BASED ON JAN GEHL’S VISION OF WHAT A GOOD PUBLIC SPACE SHOULD CONSIST OF BOTH OF THESE GARDENS HAVE A GOOD SELECTION OF GREEN PATHCES BECHES AND SECONDARY SEATING.
LOCAL MATERIALS
KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTRE
KOLUMBA BRICKWORK
DISTRESSED BRASS
6-8 ST. MARTINS STREET
LEICESTER RED BRICK
SLATE
CATHEDRAL GARDENS
CONCRETE
STONE
SITE CONSTRAINTS The site is difficult to redesign because it is adjacent to multiple buildings of historical interest. The design must respect these features such as the local Georgian and Gothic architecture. The site is also secluded from the main street which means the garden must be a focal point to draw in people’s attention.
SITE TO BE DEVELOPED
KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTRE
ACCESSIBILITY
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
VEHICULAR ACCESS
SUN PATH SUMMER
WINTER
DAWN SUNRISE SOLAR NOON SUNSET DUSK
DAWN SUNRISE SOLAR NOON SUNSET DUSK
The sun path had to be taken into consideration in main because of the amphitheatre and the viewing of the spectators but also to ensure that the coffee shop gets enough sunlight during the day.
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SUMMER SOLSTICE
WINTER SOLSTICE
QUALITY OF LIGHT
QUALITY OF LIGHT ON 21ST OF JUNE
QUALITY OF LIGHT ON 21ST OF DECEMBER
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT ORIGINAL COFFEE SHOP PLACEMENT
Initial coffee shop placement was rejected due to the lack of access and visibility from the street. The position was also unsuitable for a panoramic view of the burial site of King Richard III and his current grave.
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT
This coffee shop position was later rejected due to lack of access and visibility from the street and because it blocked off all of the sunlight from entering the King Richard III Visitor Centre. The central position was also an obstacle for landscaping
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT FINAL COFFEE SHOP PLACEMENT
This coffee shop position was the most ideal because it can be accessed and seen easily from the street. It also didn’t invade any of the privacy of the surrounding buildings. This position allows a 360 degree view of the Cathedral and Visitor Centre, linking history with the present.
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT SHEARING PROCESS
The bottom floor is sheared and angled towards the King Richard III Visitor Centre to provide a direct link with the new building by directly framing the Centre opposite.
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT WINDOW OPENINGS
Ceiling to floor windows on the ground floor allow light to flood the cafe and bring the outdoor space indoor thanks to the use of bifold doors.
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT OVERLAPPING FIRST FLOOR
The addition of the fist floor provides extra seating and creates 69 square metres of additional space bringing the total net floor area to 130 square metres
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT SKEWING PROCESS
The top floor is angled and skewed where King Richard III was discovered and buried and it is a subtle reference to the King’s scoliosis of his backbone.
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT WINDOW OPENINGS
The top floor windows perfectly frame the cathedral spire and link the coffee shop to the historical elements of the site.
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT BENDING PROCESS
The top floor is extended to the south to create a more balanced cantilever and therefore a more stable structure.
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT BENDING PROCCESS
An angled pitched roof has been added to get rid of the rainwater. Light wells have been icluded due to the lack of direct sunlight at certain times of the day.
CAFE FORM DEVELOPMENT FINAL COFFEE SHOP FORM
The final coffee shop position and form is different compared to the context but has elements that link it and blend it with the local architetcure such as hints of copper and steel that link to the industrialisation of Leicester.
CAFE FLOOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT INITIAL GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT
ISSUES: ROUND TABLES SMALL KITCHEN NOT ENOUGH SPACE BETWEEN TABLES COLUMN REQUIRED TO SUPPORT FIRST FLOOR SERVING AREA IS TOO SMALL
CAFE FLOOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT INITIAL FIRST FLOOR LAYOUT
ISSUES: ROUND TABLES SMALL TOILETS NOT ENOUGH SPACE BETWEEN TABLES STAGE CANNOT BE VIEWVED FROM EVERY ANGLE
CAFE FLOOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH FOR THE CORRECT TABLE TYPE AND SHAPE
For a small dining area, for efficient use of space, if the table has to rest against a solid wall, it’s better to use a square table and push one end against the wall. Since round tables resonate with yang energy, they are used in more open spaces. A square/rectangular table is more stable and calm, and good for long conversations. A round table provides a more dynamic atmosphere, and is better for fast chitchat. If you want your visitors to stay long, sit around a square table, otherwise, use a round table. The shape of the table should also be taken into consideration when operating a business. Understanding resonance with space is important for business. For example, in a fast food restaurant, it’s good to use more yang features. These include more round and circular forms, as well as open and bright spaces. These yang characteristics affect people to eat quickly and leave quickly. On the other hand, for fine dining, people often wish to take their time to enjoy the food and conversation. In these situations, it is better to use more yin features, such as rectangular tables and dim light. Balance is the other principle one must consider. It refers to the balance of yin and yang. In this situation we mean the balance of round and square tables. Even for a fast food restaurant, if all tables are round, the quality of the place becomes too yang, which is not ideal. Similarly, in a fancy dining setting, an excessively yin quality means that there is not enough flow in the setting. Coffee shops like Starbucks use a lot of small round tables because they have solo customers in mind. With this type of set-up, there doesn’t seem to be any “empty” seats. Also, those having coffee alone don’t feel—or appear to be — lonely. yin or yang direction, is based on the nature of the business. But it should never be extreme. A restaurant may want to try to provide a comfortable atmosphere, but not so much that customers feel so relaxed and comfortable that they hang around forever. The shape of a table is not only important for dining, it is also important for a business office. It affects efficiency and creativity. In summary, in any design, it is important to follow the highest guiding principles of Resonance and Balance with yin and yang.. And remember, the precise application of these principles depends on the effect one is trying to achieve.
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CAFE FLOOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT FINAL GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT
ALTERATIONS MADE TO THE FLOOR PLAN
CHANGES: SQUARE TABLES REQUIRED SPACE BETWEEN THE TABLES COLUMN ADDED FOR ETXRA SUPPORT OF THE CANTILEVER SERVING AREA EXTENDED ELEMETS OF PLANTING AND VEGETATION ADDED PAVING AND TILING IN FRONT OF THE COFFEE SHOP
CAFE FLOOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT FINAL FIRST FLOOR LAYOUT
ALTERATIONS MADE TO THE FLOOR PLAN
CHANGES: SQUARE TABLES REQUIRED SPACE BETWEEN THE TABLES ELEMETS OF PLANTING AND VEGETATION ADDED CHANGING ROOM STAGE EXTENDED HOLE CUT OUT OF THE WALL TO ALLOW THE STAGE TO BE VIEWED FROM ALL ANGLES BAR SEATING ADDED BIFOLDS OPEN UP THE COFFEE SHOP TO THE SURROUNDINGS
CAFE CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 1:50
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1. PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL 2. WATERPROOF MEMBRANE (AIR TIGHTNESS) 3. CEMENT BOARD 4. THERMAL INSULATION 5. GALVANISED DRY WALL SUPPORTS 6. AIR CAVITY (SERVICES) 7. GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD 8. PROJECTION OF STEEL COLUMN 9. CONCRETE SCREED 10. STRUCTURAL CONCRETE 11. CORRUGATED STEEL FORMWORK 12. PLYWOOD 13. SECONDARY TIMBER JOISTS 14. THERMAL INSULATION 15. OSB 16. COLDFORMED COPPER ROOF
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GARDEN PLAN DEVELOPMENT INITIAL SITE PLAN
ISSUES: LONG CONTINUOUS PATHS NO BACKSTAGE FACILITIES NOT ENOUGH SEATING AREA
PATHWAY CONFIGURATION
The history of the site was a key part during the design process of the pathways. The layout of the old Greyfriars was closely looked at to ensure that glass panels were placed directly on top of the Greyfriars remains. This idea respects the history of the site and provides an extra layer of information to the visitor.
Nave
Walk ter s i o Cl
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Walk ster i o l C
Range South
Trenches King Richard’s Grave Buttress of the Presbytery Bench in the Chapter House Bench in the Chapter House Wall Fragment and doorway Wall of the Chapter House Choir Stall Buttress of the Presbytery Paving made from medieval tiles
GARDEN PLAN DEVELOPMENT FINAL SITE PLAN LAYOUT
SOLUTIONS: LONG CONTINUOUS PATHS BROKEN DOWN WITH SLABS UNDERGROUND BACKSTAGE FACILITIES SEATING AREAS ADDED WITH THE USE OF STAGGERED GARDENS AND BENCHES WATER FEATURE GLASS PANELS LOOK DOWN ONTO THE GREYFRIAR’S RUINS
GARDEN PLAN DEVELOPMENT SECOND SITE PLAN ALTERATION
ISSUES: LONG CONTINUOUS PATHS NO BACKSTAGE FACILITIES NOT ENOUGH SEATING AREA
ALTERATIONS: FRONT ENTRY PORTAL BACKDOOR ENTRANCE STAGGERED LEVEL GARDENS EXTRA VEGETATION RAIN GARDEN WATER FEATURE
GLASS PANELS LAYOUT
LOCATION OF GLASS PANELS THAT REVEAL PARTS OF THE GREYFRIAR’S RUINS
BACKSTAGE FACILITIES
UNDERGROUND BACKSTAGE FACILITIES 1:100
BENCH DESIGN CONCEPT
ORIGINAL CONCRETE BENCH FORM
TWO OVERLAPPING ARCHES ARE CUT OUT FROM THE FORM
INTERLOCKING KING RICHARD III SPINE
FINAL FORM OF BENCH
CAFE EXTERIOR RENDERINGS
FRONT VIEW OF COFFEE SHOP
SIDE VIEW OF COFFEE SHOP STANDING IN THE GARDEN
CAFE INTERIOR RENDERINGS
INTERIOR VIEW OF THE FIRST FLOOR FRAMING THE CATHEDRAL SPIRE
BALCONY VIEW FRAMING THE CATHEDRAL SPIRE
CAFE INTERIOR RENDERINGS
INTERIOR VIEW OF GROUND FLOOR
INTERIOR VIEW OF THE FIRST FLOOR FRAMING THE CATHEDRAL SPIRE
CAFE INTERIOR RENDERINGS
INTERIOR VIEW OF THE GROUND FLOOR
INTERIOR VIEW OF FIRST FLOOR LOOKING TOWARDS THE VISITOR CENTRE
GARDEN CONCEPT RAIN GARDEN DETAIL
The idea is to make the most of rain in the most creative ways you can. Put simply, a rain garden is a shallow area of ground or dip which receives run-off from roofs and other hard surfaces. It is planted with plants that can stand waterlogging for up to 48 hours at a time. More drought-tolerant plants are used towards the edges. Storm water fills the depression and then drains.
Benefits of rain gardens Low maintenance garden – no watering once plants have established Can absorb up to 30% more water than a lawn Offers opportunities to plant a wide range of perennials Reduces erosion by slowing heavy rainfall Increased planting attracts insects and birds
VIEW OF ONE OF THE TWO RAIN GARDENS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE GARDEN
GARDEN CONCEPT SENSORY GARDEN Sensory plants for Touch – Plants that are interesting to touch Sensory plants for Sight – Sight is mainly colour, movement and shape Sensory plants for Sound – Mainly comes from wind in the trees and breezes blowing grasses Sensory plants for Smell- Plants that have scented leaves as well as perfumed flowers. Sensory plants for Texture-Hairy leaves and corky stem
Scents that fill the air and can be smelt without touching the plant like Mock orange, Philadelphus, some roses, Honeysuckle, and the Curry plant. Plants you will need to get up close to too smell, Violet, primrose and some Narcissus. Plants you will need to pinch or crush in your hand to smell, like Peppermint, Apple mint, Lemon thyme most culinary herbs, Camomile and scented Geranium. Plants that give off scent when crushed under foot. Chamomile, Sweet Woodruff, Creeping Thyme, Woolly Thyme
ROSA 'PAUL'S SCARLET CLIMBER'
CHARACTERISTICS
AUTUMN
FOLIAGE Deciduous
SPRING
SUNLIGHT
SUMMER
HABIT Climbing
CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE CHARACTERISTICS
AUTUMN
FOLIAGE Deciduous
SPRING
HABIT Climbing
SUNLIGHT
SUMMER
CORTADERIA SELLOANA 'PUMILA' CHARACTERISTICS
AUTUMN
FOLIAGE Evergreen
SPRING
HABIT Tufted
SUNLIGHT
SUMMER WINTER
YUCCA WHIPPLEI CHARACTERISTICS
AUTUMN
FOLIAGE Evergreen
SPRING
HABIT Bushy FRAGRANCE Flower
SUMMER WINTER
SUNLIGHT
GARDEN EXTERIOR RENDERINGS
EXTERIOR VIEW OF THE GARDEN LOOKING AT THE SIDE OF THE COFFEE SHOP
EXTERIOR VIEW LOOKING AT THE AMPHITHEATRE AND AND STAGGERED GARDENS
GARDEN EXTERIOR RENDERINGS
ENTRY PORTAL VIEW FROM NEW STREET
SENSORY GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN EXTERIOR RENDERINGS
AMPHITHEATRE VIEW FACING THE PERFOMANCE AREA
PANORAMIC VIEW AS YOU EXIT THE AMPHITHEATRE