Carole anne davies dcw

Cardiff Met, Howard Gardens 1 April 2014

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• Not a membership organisation or professional body • Does not represent the interests of any single profession • Multi-disciplinary; whole of the built environment, Wales • Stakeholders are many, varied and cross-sector • Expert team, bespoke approach, independent stance

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Vision • For a Wales that is a better place by design Aim • To promote good design for the built environment and communicate its benefits

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Training - Design Days

Design Review

Creu Hanes Making History: St Fagans National History Museum, long term, ÂŁ26m

A465 Head of the Valleys Road: Reviewed January and April 2013

Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon NSIP: Four meetings, pre-DCO submission, PINS Interested Party comment

What is design?

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The Brief

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A receptacle capable of holding 2.5/3L fluid.

Allow fluid to reach 100 Celsius, capping/enclosing gases.

To be operated by hand; fluid easily added/taken away/poured.

To contain internal rapid heating system.

Powered by electricity at 220/240v.

Automatic cut out at 100 Celcius.

Mass produced; globally marketed; wide range of finishes.

Capable of attracting recognition via awards/honours.

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What is design?

A designer’s role is to better the things that surround us...in terms of function, appearance, cost and material: but better them also in terms of aspiration and desire, in the dream of how life might be’ TC Design is a process to improve overall function, utility, durability, quality, and attractiveness of a product Urban design is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative process seeking to improve the quality of the built environment; Based on principles of efficiency, comfort, safety, social inclusion, sustainability and response to local character.

Good urban design is not a matter of taste or appearance: it occurs when places meet the needs and aspirations of the public as well as those of the building occupiers/owners. Š DCFW 2014

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What is design?

• Not just about style & appearance • Problem solving • An iterative process of analysis, questioning, ideas and testing • Looks at the wider picture • Has a story to tell

- Objective appraisal

Design is everywhere.

There is no such thing as no design.

Everything is designed – either well or badly.

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What is public value?

Public value is: Benefit that accrues to those who live, work, or visit the vicinity and those who use or occupy the building or development The improvement made to local environmental quality and the amenities of the public realm, by a development Sometimes a consequent increase in the number and mix of people gathering in the locality, and thus improved vitality, viability and safety All of the above which enhance the locality and make it a more attractive, sociable and prosperous place © DCFW 2014

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Public perceptions of the value of good design:

People are more productive in well-designed buildings 77% Agree: 7% Disagree Well designed schools improve children’s education 70% Agree: 17% Disagree Design of hospitals makes no difference to recovery times 29% Agree: 52% Disagree How streets look and feel makes no real difference to crime 22% Agree: 66% Disagree Better quality buildings and public spaces improve the quality of people’s lives.

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The cost of bad design?

Bad design: Reduces quality of local environment for everyone Reduces vitality and perceived safety of the locality May facilitate anti-social behaviour Costs more to maintain and is harder to sell/let/rent Shortens the life of the project/reduces the economic return Wastes opportunity to reinforce a ‘sense of place’ Makes quality development, new facilities and new businesses harder to attract ...frustrates or prohibits public value, capturing ‘social capital’ © DCFW 2014

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Any place.

No place.

Good urban design increases rate of sales/lettings: >20% increase in rental and capital value.

(Places Matter, The Economic Value of Urban Design) Cultural richness & heritage: vital for tourism; rich in the lessons they provide: Innovators of the past, not shy of the future.

The historic built environment reminds us not only of what we once were, but of what we can be.

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Collaborative urban design = public value Positive planning provides the basis for good design and public value. It allocates the land required for housing and business needs, should define the principles for new development, including: Compact, walkable, mixed use and socially inclusive neighbourhoods Sustainable travel opportunities for all Blue/green infrastructure protect/enhance landscape, biodiversity, hydrology Resource/energy efficiency and cleanliness to reduce environmental impact But...developers must also recognise the private & public value of design and retain skilled designers. Public must be encouraged to participate © DCFW 2014

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Y Maes, Caernarfon

The Castle Quarter, Swansea: Heritage integrated as focal point; pedestrian route made safe; town centre repopulated.

The Hayes Cardiff: reclaimed from traffic leisure and civic use

Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay: new beach, sea defences, watersports /cafe/viewpoint public realm amenity

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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff

People!

Thank You

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