Huddersfield urban analysis

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UNIVERISTY OF HUDDERSFIELD Course | Master of Architecture Year 2 Module | Intergrated Urban Design and Architecture Tutor | Hazem Ziada Group Members | Kamila Kudlata - U1972616 Dominika Stefanska - U1570371 Cristian Halmaghe - U1371563 Mahmoud Abdelhafez -

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TABLE OF CONTENT 01 - Historic Data Analysis 01.1 - Timeline 01.2 - Street Evolution 01.3 - Architectural Styles 01.4 - Conservation Srea 01.5 - Historic Image Comparison 01.6 - Public Transport

02 - Derive 02.1 - Derive Analysis

03 - Lynch Study 03.1 - Introduction 03.2 - Edges 03.3 - Districts 03.4 - Paths 03.5 - Gateways 03.6 - Nodes 03.7 - Landmarks

04 - Environmental Analysis 04.1 - Skyline 04.2 - Building Heights 04.3 - Topography Analysis 04.4 - Urban Microclimate 04.5 - Shadow Analysis 04.6 - Light study

05 - Sociodemographic Analysis 05.1 - Demographics 05.2 - Demographics Predictions 05.2 - Crime Statistics 05.3 - Out-door Use 05.4 - Building Use

06 - Site Issues 06.1 - Neglected Areas

07 - Technological Data 07.1 - Future of Public Buildings 07.2 - Future Technologies

08 - Conclusion 08.1 - Potential Development Areas

09 - Masterplan

09.1 - Masterplan 09.2 - Phasing Circulation 09.3 - Circulation 09.4 - New Districts 09.5 - Connecting Huddersfield

10 - Individual Proposals 10.1 - Student district 10.2 - Residential and Co-working 10.3 - Art and Culture District 10.4 - Digital Technologies Platform

11 - References 12 - Appendices

12.1 - Weather Analysis 12.2 - Climate Change 12.3 - Pollution Factors

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ARCHITECTURAL STYLES

GEORGIAN

The theatre is named after Lawrence Batley, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, who founded a nationwide cash and carry chain. The building was originally built in 1819 as a Methodist chapel, called the Queen Street Chapel. In 1975 the building is given a Grade II listing. Wokr to convert the building into the theatre began in 1992.

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GOTHIC

Converted from a church in 1980, this concert hall seats 400 people and was designed by John Oates (an architect from neighbouring Halifax) and by local stonemason Joseph Kaye.

NEO-CLASSICAL

Converted from a church in 1980, this concert hall seats 400 people and was designed by John Oates (an architect from neighbouring Halifax) and by local stonemason Joseph Kaye.

It replaced an earlier swing bridge. The bridge is a combination of wheels, chains and counter-weights which were used to lift the deck of the bridge out of the way of passing canal barges. It was refurbished in 2002 and is now electrically powered.

The station was designed and built using the neoclassical style, it is well known in architectural circles for its classical-style facade. Constructed by two rival rail companies in 1850, the station contained separate ticket offices at either end of the building, with first and second class restrooms in between.

It was the first purposebuilt educational building on the University of Huddersfield campus. The building has been designed in a Gothic Revival style andb the same architect designed the Huddersfield Market Hall, Huddersfield Bank and Spring Grove School.

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VICTORIAN

It is located in the towns Victorian area and it served as the town’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market until 1979. After it’s closure it has been carefully restored and is now used for the town’s weekly market.

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Built to replace the borough police station on Bull & Mouth Street, the building comprised 15 cells and was situated next to the existing fire station on Princess Street.

The building was designed by E H Ashburner and was every aspect was carefully considered with the help of a librarian. The building is of steel-frame construction, faced externally with Crosland Hill stone. The modern tendency towards simple massing and plain treatment of wall surfaces has been followed, whilst the general detailing is strongly classical in feeling.

The Grand Picture Theatre was designed by Clifford Hickson of Stocks, Sykes and Hickson. It closed on 6th June 1957 because of its edge of town centre location, and was transformed into a nightclub. This closed in around 1992/93 and the auditorium was demolished with the splendid facade being incorporated into a supermarket.

The Oastler Building is an extension onto Huddersfield University’s existing build and has been designed by AHR architects. Local suppliers were used for key materials, including locally-sourced Yorkshire stone cladding. The building is one of the University’s greenest buildings on campus.

The building was designed to serve the new space for the Art, Design and Architecture School. It emodies all that is current, contemporary and creative whilst focusing on tge multudisciplinary learning and collaboration. It was named after the yorkshire born sculptor and is supplied the newest technologies and equipment. HISTORIC DATA ANALYSIS 13


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LYNCH STUDY: HUDDERSFIELD TOWN CENTRE

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MASTER PLAN 2049 CIRCULATION PHASING

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PHASE I - 2029

PHASE II - 2039

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RESIDENTIAL AND CO- WORKING SCHEME PHASING

PHASE I REVIVING THE CURRENT Changes to landscaping on Byram Street. Existing office and residential spaces will be adapted to host co-working offices and business start-up spaces.

PHASE II N E W D E V E LO P M E N T S Introducing new co-working unit behind the Post Office building. New residential development will be located on existing car parking site.

PHASE III DEMOLITION Demolition of Kingsgate shopping centre. Introduction of new park and canopy connecting cultural and residential districts.

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In the 2049 due to expanding population and increasing demand for affordable homes, residential and co-working district will be essential part of Huddersfield town centre. Aging society will need new measures, to contain different generations of people with contrasting needs. Shared open spaces and homes are essential part of the district, providing a platform to exchange skills as well as promote multi generational integration. Elderly people will support young families and youngsters will help older ones to adapt to ever changing technology. The district contains different scale units and green open spaces. The residential and co-working project consists of three phases. These include renovation of Byram Street, new residential and co-working developments as well as demolition of Kingsgate shopping centre. New public open space will be introduced of the former Kingsgate location. unit consists of

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