Matthew Smith DR Part 1A+1B WIP Unit 21
1A 01 - Brief 02 - Location 03 - Site photos and description, archaeology, 04 - Surrounding uses + party walls 05 - Social context and users 06 - Relation to key buildings 07 - Transport 08 - Conservation area 09 - Listed buildings 10 - Key council docs 11 - Future plans 12 - Protected views 13 - Sun - wind 14 - Geology and water 15 - Precedents 16 - Site drawings 1B Client intro Funding Procurement Team and hierarchy Time programme To be added: Proposal drawings Flood risk Geology Social context Relation to key buildings Risk Timeline General finishing of pages
Section 1A 1.01 Introduction
Abstract:
A school for training surgeons that addresses the problem of lost techniques and skill sets. The relationship between surgeons, anatomists and artists will be repaired and reappreciated. The students will explore anatomy by drawing, sculpting, sewing, dissecting and manipulating the human form; forced to showcase the hidden wonders of what sleeps beneath. The students will gain enhanced practical skills and a new creative language to communicate the human anatomy. The site is situated in St. Brides Ave, a narrow alley running along the perimeter of St. Brides Churchyard. The alley embodies a surgical incision - slicing and opening the skin between the church and adjacent buildings. My architecture reflects this, incorporating elements of ‘anatomical architecture;’ light, precise and organic.
What:
Experimental Surgeons School
Who:
Training surgeons
When:
Now
Where:
St. Brides Ave, London
Why:
Surgeons are losing many of the key skills required of their discipline such as manual dexterity and visualisation. Surgeons will be taught as artists. Experimenting with drawing, sculping, sewing and the manipulation of human anatomy in order to bring well-crafted techniques back to the surgeon’s tool kit.
Supporting Quotes
“Artists are crucial to the history of anatomy” Ruth Richardson, Historian and Author “Some of the work they did, we actually can not reproduce with the skills of today” Harold Ellis, Clinical Anatomist, School of Biomedical Sciences, King’s College, London “I have ideas about how everybody should be left beneath their skin” “I want my knots to be beautiful” “You develop a kind of aesthetic” Atul Gawande, Surgeon, Writer, and Public Health Researcher, Professor of Surgery at Harvard
Supporting Articles
Section 1B 1.02 Clients, Funder, Tennants
The project consists of 4 key players. A main developer client, two tenant clients and one main funder. Together the 3 clients will write a brief and list the key requirements for the design to meet and incorporate. They will also identify the site and purchase it from its current owner. Once the brief has been established the main developer client will look to secure funds for the project.
Tenent Client Fund
Risk/Consequence: Fail to acquire the site – if the owner of the proposed site refuses to sell or overprices their land the project will be stopped until another site can be secured. This could also end the project completely. Fail to acquire funds – if the project cannot secure enough money the project will not go ahead.
The ‘Welcome Trust’ is be the main funder of the project. The Welcome Trust is a London-based biomedical research charity. They contributed £120 million to fund the construction of the Sir Francis Crick Institute, a state of the art biomedical research facility based in London’s King Cross. To quote their website “Our funding supports over 14,000 people in more than 70 countries. In the next five years, we aim to spend up to £5 billion helping thousands of curious, passionate people all over the world explore ideas in science, population health, medical innovation, the humanities and social sciences and public engagement.”
The Royal college of surgeons England is the main client. They have commissioned the scheme and will take on more of a developer role. The RSC “is a professional membership organisation and registered charity, which exists to advance patient care. We support over 25,000 members in the UK and internationally by improving their skills and knowledge, facilitating research and developing policy and guidance”
‘Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry’ will be one of the main tenants and occupier of the building. Facilitating the medical education role with in the scheme. Because of this, they will contribute funds to the running of the building as well as an initial investment. They will also have a client-based role and will help specify the require spaces and equipment. The school was formed by the merger of London Hospital Medical College and St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College. Barts was approached for this project because it is the largest hospital with in the city of London - where the site is situated
‘The Royal Academy of Art, London’ (The RA) will be one of the main tenants and occupiers of the building. Facilitating the Art education role with in the scheme. Because of this they will contribute funds to the running of the building as well as an initial investment. They will also have a client-based role and will help specify the require spaces and equipment. The RA is a prestigious London based art institution. Hosting exhibitions, education and debates. They are made up of a collection of artists, architects and, historically, anatomists. Because of this link and pedigree linking art and anatomy the RA is a perfect client/tennant for this scheme.
Section 1A 1.03 Location
The chosen site is located in the churchyard of St Brides Church. just off Fleet Street in the city of London. The churchyard sits north of the main church and is surrounded by buildings on each side. To the west and north it is broken up by a footpath and to the east, a one-way street. This site was chosen due to the burial ground underneath which the project aims to excavate and build a new necropolis, where the cadavers will be laid to rest. The proximity to Barts is also a major plus; keeping the site close to other tenant buildings. xxxx
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Section 1A 1.04 Site Description 1/3
The following images show the site and its surrounding context. The perimeter of the site is made up of narrow roads and alleyways, bordered by the churchyard, which is raised above street level. This gives St Brides dominate presence. This development will need to reference the ‘City of London local development scheme; City of London Churchyards of Statements of Significance’ sticking within these guidelines will make for a stronger planning argument, increasing the likelihood of gaining planning permission.
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City of London | Local Development Scheme H i s to r i c E nv i ro n m ent St rateg y
City of London Churchyards Statements of Significance
Section 1A 1.05 Site Description 2/3
The scans show the main body of the site: The churchyard. It currently consists of trees, benches and disused head stones moved to the perimeter fence. there are also several different types of paving and a ramp leading up from the main entrance to the north.
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Section 1A 1.06 Site Description 3/3
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Section 1A 1.07 Existing Trees
The site is populated with several trees ranging in size, age and species. Theses trees are managed and care for by the city so any required work / adaptation will need to be approved by the governing bodies. I aim to fell the majority of the trees to make space for the development. I will consult the ‘city of London, tree strategy’ document to make sure the proposed work is inline. Risk/Consequence The removal of trees is a negative in the planning argument. To lessen the impact of this decision I would need to replace the fallen trees and even provide more then the original number.
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Tree Strategy Part 1
site plan outlining tree locations
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Section 1B 1.08 Site Archaeology
St Brides has a rich archaeological history. It currently sits on the foundations of 6 previous churches. Dating back to Roman London. The medieval church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London and was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren. It was this design that we can see today with the prominent church spire. During WW2 the church was bombed in the Blitz and had to be restored. It was this bombing, however, that revealed the lost crypts housing hundreds of skeletons. It is believed they were victims of the great plague 1665 and the cholera epidemic 1854. The crypt was sealed by parliament and forgotten about. The team at the ‘Centre for Human Bioarchaeology’ at the Museum of London have done extensive work at St Brides, collecting and recording the remains. I aim to use the centre as a key consultant when excavating the site, allowing them access to study any remains that are found.
st brides romen ruins
Post Blitz Post Great Fire of London
recoved skelotons
Medieval Saxon Roman
medieval St brides
Because of this rich archaeological history, I will be using and referencing the guidelines set out in the ‘City of London, Archaeology and Development Guidance’ As a precedent I will use/follow a similar process to that of Crossrail who recently discovered human remains in two sites across the City of London.
St Brides Crypt
I will use the fact the site has been layered up on top of existing sites to my advantage in the planning argument, showing the site has a history of change and development. I will also re-bury any excavated remains back into the site in the new necropolis. Risk/Consequence It is unsure what will be dug up during the excavation process. Depending on what/and many things are found this could have a significant consequence on the timeline of the project, delaying future work, cost the client money.
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Crossrail exaggeration
City of London | Local Development Scheme H i s to r i c E nv i ro n m ent St rateg y
Archaeology & Development Guidance SPD
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St Brides Crypt
Crossrail exaggeration
Section 1A 1.09 Site Sections
Three sections dissecting the site show the context building heights as well as the ascent facades to the north and south. The church spire has been dash in for reference. All drawings are to a diagrammatic scale.
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Section 1A 1.10 Wind Analysis
The winds mostly prevail from a SW direction, being situated within a courtyard the site is shielded from these wonds by the surrounding buildings. As long as the proposed building does not raise apove this ‘shield’ the impact of the wind will be minimal.
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Section 1A 1.11 Sunlight Analysis
The site is situated within a courtyard shielded by the surrounding buildings. The churches’ north façade gets no direct sunlight
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Section 1A 1.12 Rights of Light
The proposal will interfere with the rights of light and right to light of the buildings to the north and south of the site. The building to the south gets no direct sunlight throughout the year, but the faรงade to the north with be severely effected. To combat this I will offset the main body of my building away from faรงades. I will also try to buy their rights, neither of the surrounding buildings are residential. I will also argue that the existing trees have already been impairing their light. Risk/Consequence Failure to secure the rights could stop the proposal from gaining planning
Key:
RoL RtL Issue
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Projected North windows
Projected South windows
Section 1A 1.13 Party Walls
The site does not have any connection party walls, but it being less than 3m from its neighbours to the north and south means it has party foundation issues that will need to be negotiated. Risk/Consequence Lengthy negotiations can hold up the project as well a costing money.
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Section 1A 1.14 Conservation Areas
The site is situated within the Fleet Street conservation area. New developments will need to be in keeping with the constraints outlined in the ‘City of London, Fleet Street Conservation Area, Character Summary and Management Strategy’ Risk/Consequence Failing to respect the contextual character of the surrounding contexts could lead to the building failing to get planning permission
Fleet Street CA Character Summary and Management Strategy Feb 2016
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Whitefriars
St Paul’s Cathedral
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Section 1A 1.15 Listed Buildings
The site is surrounded by listed buildings ranging from grade 1 to grade 2 star Risk/Consequence The proposal will need to be careful not to harm or negatively impact these buildings. Doing so could lead to the proposal failing to obtain planning. Due to the complexity of the site, the contractor will need to be careful not to damage the surrounding buildings.
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Section 1A 1.16 Protected View
The site sits just outside the St Pauls building height policy area and is not in the path of any direct views. It is however within two views listed with in Fleet Street conservation area. Risk/Consequence Inhibiting these views could lead to the proposal failing to get planning permission
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P ro t e c t e d V i ews Supplementar y Planning Document
Fleet Street CA Character Summary and Management Strategy Feb 2016
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Section 1A 1.17 Surrounding Uses
The surrounding context is mostly made up of mixed use developments with retail/food and beverage outlets on the ground floor and offices above them. Fleet Street is a key area earmarked for business and retail development in the future. The lack of surrounding residential buildings is a positive to the proposal as it allows the contractor to work during unsociable hours
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Section 1A 1.18 Transport Links
The site has good transport links with several buses running down Fleet Street. There are 2 tube stations with in a 10 min walk and two railway stations within a 2 and 6min walk. Due to this I will not provide parking on site improving the green conditions of the proposal
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Section 1A 1.19 Site Access
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Main Road
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Section 1A 1.20 Council Planning Guidelines
As well as the documents I have already outlined, the proposal will need to reference the following documents as shown. Outlining policy on a local, city and future level.
CITY OF LONDON STRATEGIC FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT
NOVEMBER 2017
CITY OF LONDON
LOCAL PLAN January 2015
THE LONDON PLAN
THE SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR LONDON CONSOLIDATED WITH ALTERATIONS SINCE 2011 MARCH 2016
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Section 1B
Section 1B 2.01 Procurement
There are 3 main procurement routes. All of which have their own pros and cons. Due to the complexity of my proposal I have decided to take a traditional procurement route, prioritizing quality and cost. Due to the nature of the exaggeration the time line, the project is uncertain and could stretch on. For this reason, I believe the other routes are unsuitable. I will also have a 2 stage tender process in order to get contractors design input early into the process.
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Competitive tender allows for negotiating costs. Allows client to save money. The tender process adds time to the project schedule
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Higher quantity and detailed drawings issued before tender ensures the quality of design this also allows for a more accurate costing of the project, in turn keeps the cost down
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Bring the contractor on early save time due to the lack of tender
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Project will be done on a fixed price. Anything over the agreed price will be funded by the contractor.
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Contractor takes responsibility and risk for delivering the project
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Quality suffers due to the contracted leading design and construction. Time and cost is prioritised over quality
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Client has to commit to a design early
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Appointed managing contractor takes the responsibility and risk for the project being delivered
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Contractor appointed early allows some work to begin before the design is finished. Saving time.
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Having the team together early allows for better input on the quality and buildability of the design during the design process.
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The cost of the project is at risk of fluctuating as the design has not be finalized and subject to change
Section 1B 2.02 Design Team
The design team will consist of an architect (lead consultant), contractor, engineers, consultants and a archaeologist. All these members will have their own individual contract with the client. The funder on the project will employ a cost consultant who will work for them, keeping an eye on the cost of the project.
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Archaeologist
Section 1B 2.03 Sub-Contractors
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Section 1B 2.04 Consultants
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Section 1B 2.05 User Demographic
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Section 1B 2.06 Risk
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Fail to acquire site
Uncertainty of Excavation
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Damaging surrounding building
Restricted access to site
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Fail to get planning
Fail to secure funds
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Section 1B 2.07 Economic Generation
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Stream Teaching Bodies Barts
Donations Private
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RA
Section 1B 2.08 Project Stages
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Tasks
RIBA Stages RCS initiates idea
Feasibility Studies Procurement
Secures occupants RA and Barts Develops program and project goals and outlines Approaches Welcome Trust for funding
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Joint bid from architect, engineer and contractor
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Design Development
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Pre Planing Submit Planning Tender Stage 2
Technical Design Re-bid from architect, engineer and contractor Bid from sub contractors, suppliers
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