Year 5 Module 1 - Introductory Design Project

East Midlands HS2 Hub - Toton High Speed 2 (HS2) is new rail route from London to Birmingham to be completed by 2026 and later to Manchester and Leeds by 2033. Along the Leeds branch of the route a station is planned between Nottingham and Derby at Toton.

The location of the station offers good links for commuters to London and also presents an opportunity to be a destination itself. The site provides a location for businesses with good links to the rest of the UK and internationally via East Midlands Airport.

A new station will provide a focal point for the local area along with improving links between Nottingham and Derby.

Universtiy of Nottingham

Derbyshire

Nottingham

Derbyshire Stapleford

Beeston

Sandiacre M1

Tram

Tram

Derby A52

A52

Toton

M1

A453 Long Eaton

HS2

Nottinghamshire

Rail

A50 Nottinghamshire

Leicestershire

East Midlands Airport

Derby - Nottingham

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The site is located in the Nottingham suburb of Toton at the existing rail sidings.

It has good connections to Nottingham and Derby as well as the M1.

There is the possibility of extending the existing Nottingham tram which currently ends next to the site through the site connecting to the proposed HS2 development and continuing into Derby city centre and East Midlands Airport.

Local Area

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There are a number of towns near to the site however Toton does not have a town centre/ high street.

The development presents an opportunity to provide a centre for Toton providing shops and amenities for the community.

The River Erewash runs through the site and acts as the border between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Year 5 Portfolio

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MArch (Hons) Architecture

James Michael Brown 11208716 - University of Lincoln

Cities +

Building

Introductory Design Project

Introductory Design Project The project began with the design of a repeatable component that could later form part of a wider masterplan.

The residential block draws from existing projects but challenges the what has come to be expected from new homes in the UK. The units offer spacious flexible living and respond to the local climate.

Introductory Design Project Cities +

Cities +

Building

The site contains a mixture or residential and commercial units with good links to the existing transport links around the site.

There a currently barriers across the site preventing movement form East to West which are addressed with an extension to the existing Nottingham tram line and proposed cycle and pedestrian routes across the site and rail lines.

Village centre for Toton and a new business district extending towards the River Erewash have also been created.

Building The new station for HS2 provide the focal point of the site and a new transport node for the area.

It provides a fast link to London and is an important connection for passengers travelling to Nottingham and Derby. Close integration with the existing Nottingham tram system is important as well as designing a destination for passengers.

The topography of the site provides and opportunity for the tram line to cross the rail line and provides an access point to the station from above the platforms.

Brief

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MArch (Hons) Architecture

Toton Site

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Introductory Design Project The project began with the design of a repeatable component that could later form part of a wider masterplan.

The residential block draws from existing projects but challenges the what has come to be expected from new homes in the UK. The units offer spacious flexible living and respond to the local climate.

The Case for Space, RIBA - 2011

01 The size of a single unit was determined through research and analysis of existing residential units and RIBA published documentation.

The way we live now, RIBA - 2012

Top 3 things people look for when moving house: Outdoor Space

49%

Size of Rooms

42%

Proximity to local services

42%

What people need and expect form their homes: •

Large windows for natural light, large rooms and high ceilings.

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Large main living area for eating and socialising.

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Layouts which take into account technology used within the

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Not enough space for furniture Amount of space limits furniture layout

03 A south facing lounge is created at the rear of the property to benefit form direct sunlight.

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Space in new homes: 47%

02 To increase the sunlight to the front and rear of the properties and provide access to the rear of the property a passageway has been created.

This also removes the terracing effect.

Space for private time away from other members of the household.

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Private space outside, particularly for families.

51%

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Long-term and short-term storage for functional items.

Not enough storage

57%

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Dedicated space for domestic utility tasks.

Not enough kitchen space for appliances

35%

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Options for different layouts.

Not enough space to entertain visitors

48%

Unable to get away from noisy activities

28%

04 The side of the property is lowered to allow more sunlight to the rear.

05 Properties are staggered and the front corner is removed. This allows improved evening sunlight to the rear of the reflected properties across the street.

06 A recess is created at the front of the property to provide cover to the front door.

To the rear the wall is angled to match the front and results in a living space that flows from the lounge to the kitchen

The Future Homes Commission - 2012 Which aspects of the home are most important to people?

High levels of natural light

63%

The size of rooms and corridors

51%

Privacy and noise levels from the outside

49%

Outside space

47%

Privacy and noise levels from within the home

43%

Neighbourhood design

43%

Security

43%

Storage

42%

Development

07 Third floor is reduced in size.

Living space requirements vary by life stage

08 A south facing balcony is created on the third floor.

09 Roofs are angled to increase south facing roof space for photovoltaic panels and rain run off.

10 Storage areas are added to the front and rear of the property for bin and cycle storage. Supports are also added to the front.

11 Smaller two storey properties are added.

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Development

12 The final properties with a mixture of two and three storey properties. With solar shading for the south facing windows.

The main road of the residential block gives priority to pedestrians.

On street parking is provided on the one-way roads with surface changes designating the areas for vehicles.

The Newhall Be development by Alison Brooks Architects is part of a wider masterplan at Newhall that tries to do things differently.

Residential Block

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Precedent

Newhall Be - Alison Brooks Architects

The floor plans for Newhall Be provide flexible living spaces. The streets try give priority to pedestrians with a change in surface covering. A mixture of 2,3 and 4 bedroom houses fill the site with the larger units sitting on the ends.

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The sliding pocket doors to the kitchen and lounge allow for a flexible living space. With the doors open a flowing living space is created around the garden, or if desired each space can be separated to reduce noise or to contain smells from the kitchen.

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A utility room is situated off the kitchen to remove noisy appliances such as washing machines form the main living space.

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To the front of the property is a multi-functional room.

This could be used as a home office, a second lounge or a bedroom for older residents. Directly across from this is a wet room to allow for ground floor living if required.

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3 to 4 bed, 3 storey property

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2 to 3 bed, 2 storey property

The studies into housing in the UK brought up a number of issues with new homes, from overall size to catering for the elderly. I have tried to address as many of these as possible.

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Externally there are numerous storage spaces for bins, bikes and general use.

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On the first floor the spacious bedrooms allow for numerous different layouts to suit particular residents living requirements.

The south facing balcony allows for a separate outdoor space away from the other living areas. The size of the bedrooms also allow for escape from noise of other areas of the house.

The ceilings throughout the properties are greater than normal at 2.4m and where the roof slopes the ceiling follows the roof line. In addition to this the large windows allow for plenty of natural light to the property.

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Ground Floor 1a - Lounge Option a 1b - Lounge Option b 1c - Lounge Option c

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2a - Dining Room Option a 2b - Dining Room Option b c - Dining Room with Seating/Play Area 3a - Bedroom 3b - Reception Room 3c - Office 4 5 6 7 8 9

- Kitchen - Wet Room - Utility Room - Outdoor Storage - Bin Storage - Bike Storage

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10 11 12a 12b c

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First Floor - Bathroom - Double Bedroom One - Double Bedroom Two - Single Bedroom - Twin Bedroom

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Second Floor 13 - Balcony 14 - Master Bedroom 15 - En Suite

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Flexible Living

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Ground Floor

1:100

First Floor

1:100

Second Floor

1:100

10m2

10m2

2 Storey Units 108.5m2

10m2

3 Storey Units 136.4m2

10m2 UK 85m2

Average Home Sizes

Proposed Home Sizes

10m2 UK New 76m2

10m2 Ireland New 87.7m2

The Netherlands New 115.5m2

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East Elevation

1:200

North View

1:100

West Elevation

1:200

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Denmark New 137m2

RIBA - The Case for Space

South View

Street View

10m2

Due to the houses being timber frame it allows for different cladding systems to be used to give alternative appearances. This will help to distinguish different areas and help with way finding as well as offering a more traditional look to the property or something more contemporary.