Selected Projects 2011

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Characteristics of new development:

r Facilitator Team

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Site

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Igniting conversations between stakeholders: Alternative vision for the place and people.

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01 City Centre

02 Grafton Centre

800m

03 East Road

04 Parker’s Pieces 05 Christ’s Pieces

Destinations: Shopping/Parks/Leisure/Services/Education

B) Analysis

Old Maltings Site, Prospect Row, Cambridge: Design and Development Briefing

Sunday, 1 May 2011 Architectual Competition: Value proposition and widening the perspective on Options

An emerging Vision

for St Colett’s Place & its People Setting a new standard in this changing neighbourhood by introducing

21st century low-carbon living in dignified homes and spaces that grow organically into this characterful setting.

Value Proposition: The character of Colett’s Place ...

... A place that provides authentic lifestyle choices for urban families of all sizes and maturity.

ST COLETT’S

... A place that connects with the people, the historic and the modern

OUTDOORS

character of its surroundings.

... A place that looks, feels, sounds and smells like a sanctuary for new

“ I take the privilege of supporting people in places on their journeys to more sustainable lifestyles very serious. I know from working in the field for over a decade that joy in bright ideas, creative dialogue techniques between the local, the regional and the international as well as good local leadership are the SOLID GOOD GREAT basic ingredients for the great stories of sustainable HOMES ENERGY NATURE change” and existing residents.

Connected

Respectful

Resourceful

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Economically prosperous

Socially responsible Evolving

Approachable

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Ages well

Smart

Flexible

Environmentally healthy

Atrium-House Typology (10.5mx6.8m)

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Minimalist

Sunny

Design and development principles

+ with rooftop terrace +

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D) Applying the emerging design & development principles

Our ambition:

for St Colett’s Place >>> Buildings

01 Buildings demonstrate ‘Long Life - Loose fit’ > Planned for adaptability and change of uses in the future.

02 Buildings exceed English Partnerships Space Standards + 3m floor to ceiling heights

by providing the framework for a living and often edible landscape (shared

surface with permeable surface treatment, green sheds, soft and green edges,

edible hedges/trees, a shared kitchen garden, private gardens etc. All initiatives contribute to enhancing the authentic feel of this tranquil place and provide

opportunities to learn, explore and share time in the outdoors that change with seasons.

07 The quality and appearance of George Pateman courtyard is significantly

improved and contributes to the evolution of an urban yet natural sanctuary for both, the new and existing residents.

HOMES 2 TO 2.5 STOREYS

NEW FRUIT TREES

RETAINED TREES

PRIVATE GARDENS

Concept 3: St. Colette’s Garden

PARKING/RECYCLING

SHARED SURFACE/PLAY/REST

Concept 2: St. Colette’s Eco Terrace

7 Terraced homes = 1050m2, 3-4beds

6 Semi -detached homes = 750m2, 1-3 beds TOTAL GFA = circa. 1800m2

HOMES 2 TO 2.5 STOREYS

MIXED USE

CONSERVATORY 1 STOREY

PARKING/RECYCLING

SHARED SURFACE/PLAY/REST

10 Terraces homes = appr. 1800m2, 2,3,4beds 1 detached home = appr. 250m2, 5 beds

1 mixed use building = appr. 500m2 (homes for elderly/ education/flats)

TOTAL GFA = circa. appr.2500m2

‘TREE HOUSE’ UP TO

PRIVATE GARDENS

NEW FRUIT TREES

RETAINED TREES

PRIVATE GARDENS

HOMES 2 TO 2.5 STOREYS

3 STOREYS

NEW FRUIT TREES

PARKING/RECYCLING

RETAINED TREES

SHARED SURFACE/PLAY/ REST/GARDEN

A look into the future of consultation and team debate using Fishbowl format.

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START

TURE TURE OF OF CONSULTATION CONSULTATION

exceptional quality of living inside and outside the homes.

06 The arrival of new homes introduces urban and edible biodiversity to St Colett’s

RTS & SUSANNE AFRA (CB) RTS & SUSANNE AFRA (CB) ELA KOCH OF IMAGINEPLACES LTD ELA KOCH OF IMAGINEPLACES LTD

05 The new homes and spaces are bright and airy contributing to an

maginePlaces maginePlaces

Zero Carbon/PassivHaus standard and built with recycled materials to exceptional finish >>> Spaces

Concept 1: St. Colette’s Willow MEWs

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Option 02

04 Buildings have an outstanding energy efficiency rating/e.g.

g, Involving, Engaging, Inspiring, Learning, Local Voting... g, Involving, Engaging, Inspiring, Learning, Local Voting... ..Collaboration, Co-production, Co-design, Co-planning... ..Collaboration, Co-production, Co-design, Co-planning... ...From Consulting to Coaching... ...From Consulting to Coaching...

03 Buildings and Spaces are built for people of all abilities > step free

END of Debate for today ...but so many more questions!

Some 12 possible answers.....

Is there a risk of building a system that serves those who shout the loudest, are the fastest and/or have the resources to campaign hard for their cause? What happens to the existing institutions of our local political system? How can neighbourhood level decisions be achieved and have legitimacy? How will neighbourhood management bodies be established and who is accountable? How can we help secure a strong mandate for our clients? Who are our (new) clients? How will Councils and the Government deal with neighbourhood decisions if they differ from local and national level decisions? What are neighbourhood level issues? What are strategic level issues? How will the overlap be managed?

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