MLA2 - Term 2 - Pilsworth Energy Park

PILSWORTH ENERGY PARK GLOCALISM FOR THE IRWELL

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/0/ PROLOGUE: - Advancing the manifesto

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/1/ SITE ANALYSIS: - Overview - History - Connections - Micro-climate - Physical form - Site comparison - Site areas - River Roch -Materiality -Vegetation - Borehole survey - Analysis conclusion

/2/ PRECEDENT: - Working with the river - Landfill opportunities - Energy landscapes

/3/ DEVELOPMENT: - Aims - Arrangement - Mechanisms - Sketches

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- Masterplan - Pilsworth bowl - Prettywood and Heap bridge -The lower basin -Hard landscape Site diagrams Phasing

/5/ THE VEGETATION STRATEGY:

- Ecological analysis - Typology precedent - Typology 1: Woodland -Typology 2: Meadow - Typology 3: Aquatic - Example subsidiaries -

ADVANCING THE MANIFESTO: Selected district The Suburban district has been selected for further investigation into the application of Glocalist ideologies in landscape due to its hared characteristics with both the Rural and Urban.

MASTERPLAN DIAGRAM: Illustrative catchment masterplan

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The structure of a sustainable district Selected site The Pilsworth area has been selected due to prior research (Unit 2.1) which displayed due to its connections and site visibility it would make the best energy storage bank for the Suburban district. Due to the proposed timeline attached to the formation of a sustainable district the Energy bank would be the first piece of infrastructure to be proposed, designed and created before other satellite interventions could be composed around the district.

Role within district

MASTERPLAN DIAGRAM: Illustrative site masterplan of chosen site. Extract from manifesto diagrams.

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The site is a combination of areas ranging from Pilsworth landfills and retail park, to and Lomax Wood in the northern areas. Located between Bury and Heywood the site visible piece of landscape, underutilised and abused for many years. With no publicl through the site, the potential of the area has been overlooked. Due to the large Pilsw to the south and Industrial spaces to the north, the overall area has unfortunately ga perception throughout the local communities.

INTRODUCTION: The following study is a continuation of work carried out in unit 2.1 and will attempt to apply the proposed Glocalist ideology to the Pilsworth area.

The focus of the report will show how the existing site could be transformed into a central energy storage landscape using hydrological techniques.

The proposed toolkit shown in “Glocalism for the Irwell� will be manipulated using the suggested framework laid out in the text.

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THE SITE BURY HEYWOOD BOLTON

RADCLIFFE OLDHAM PRESTWICH MIDDLETON

SALFORD FAILSWORTH

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HISTORY:

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Lancashire railway runs horizontally across the site. The track create barrier to walkability of the site due to its numerous crossing cluding underpasses and Moss halls road.

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Primary routes throughout the sites are heavily trafficked with ranging from small family cars to Heavy goods vehicles. This is exclusively to the motorway. Bury new road (A58) is an extremely riageway making it difficult for pedestrians to judge when to cross.

, a primary route, creates a large physical barrier across the site g the walkability of the space. Passageways under the structure ultiple locations however not in enough or the correct locations. the piece of motorway infrastructure offers unrivaled links ut the rest of the catchment which could be exploited in future

secondary routes also play host to large amounts of vehicle, HGVs, this is primarily because of the number of industrial and estates located to the periphery of the site . Despite the volume ootpaths are sufficiently wide, ranging from 1800mm to over

condary routes include spine roads in residential estates and oads onto the aforementioned primary routes.

outes consist of smaller industrial estate access routes and al streets off the spine roads. These areas have sufficiently less h ample footpaths.

Footpaths There is a major lack of formalized routes dissecting the green spaces that flank wither sides of these busy routes forcing pedestrians and cyclist to come into close contact with fast moving traffic and they travel from Bury to Heywood along the A58. Conditions for regarding other roads do improve, for example, Pilsworth road includes a small separation between the carriageway and footpath. The separation is a an area of low maintenance planting around 1500mm wide.

Despite the lack of any formalized footpaths throughout the spaces access to the heavily wooded areas is possible with local residents enjoying leisurely walk and recreational activities within them.

Cyclepaths Despite the numerous cyclist than can be seen around the area of the proposals site at any on given time, only one road (the A58) has a dedicated cycle lane to either side.

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FUTURE CONNECTIONS As discussed in the Manifesto, Glocalism for the Irwell, proposed energy producing sites will be linked each other and also a central energy storage facility or ‘Energy Bank’. The proposed green links were to boost permeability in and around the districts.

Despite the lack of many walkable areas the site is a very well connected space which with advances in green infrastructure could form part of a walkable circuit for the catchment.

The site is also surrounded by residential and commercial properties which maybe suitable participants for future implementation of the manifesto management ideologies.

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MICRO-CLIMATE: / ANALYSIS:

SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW As expected the proposed energy bank site follow the standard UK daylight hours. However due to the large differences in topography unexpected shadows can form in areas even at midday. These interesting patterns could be utilized and will be important if solar power is to ever be considered.

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VERNAL EQUINOX 20/03/2017

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SUMMER SOLSTICE 21/06/2017

KEY PLAN: Existing site

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AUTUMNAL EQUINOX 22/09/2017

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Wind rose The wind rose below shows the direction and intensity of winds within the past two weeks (information correct as of 17/04/2017)

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PHYSICAL FORM:

ISOMETRIC: NORTH EAST VIEW

ISOMETRIC: SOUTH WEST VIEW

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LONG SECTIONS Both long and short sections show the vast difference in topography throughout the site. The large undulation are a good opportunity provided by the site in order to implement the hydroelectric storage systems as proposed in the Manifesto.

The changes in topography throughout the site will allow different landscape areas to store there own in satellite ponds rather than having to transmit the electric back to one singular construction.

The peaks also offer an opportunity to incorporate wind turbines.

A generation methodology believed at the time of writing the manifesto would only be suitable to the higher peaks of the rural district.

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SHORT SECTIONS

SECTION: A-A

SECTION: B-B

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COMPARING THE SITE:

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Comparison Due to the aquatic nature of the Energy bank, specified in the manifesto, a comparison can be drawn between the proposal site and other existing wetland landscapes.

Similar in size to the Walthamstow wetlands (WW) in North London, the existing wetland site is a good precedent of how to involve the local community in an aquatic landscape. WW has recently undergone a re-design from Kinnear landscape architects in order to improve these community links and ensure the future of the area which has inhabited by many local species of flora and fauna.

The scheme closest, in terms of function, to the proposals site in Dinorwig reservoirs. Commonly known as electric mountain the scheme is larger than the Proposed energy bank site, however, the area Dependant on the scheme is also larger. Despite the size difference by replacing the one large piece of electrical infrastructure with multiple smaller instances to fit more fluently into the existing landscape, the proposals site maybe able to provide a similar service.

A final comparison can be drawn between Pilsworth and the existing North western WWT site martin mere.

Recognized for many years as one of the best wetland areas in the North west, martin meres is a combination of multiple linked pools. Due to the lack of availability of open landscape in the Pilsworth area a similar approach to that of WWT Martin Mere maybe a usable idea in order to increase capacity in specific locations.

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SITE AREAS: / ANALYSIS

SITE OVERVIEW The proposed Pilsworth energy park area is made up of a number of areas. Each area is primarily divided by transport infrastructure. Due to this despite the hurdles of vehicular movement, there does seem to be a prominent landscape vernacular that covers all areas.

Noticeable changes occur in the form of the local architecture which gives each area with the proposed boundary its own special character.

HEAP BRIDGE:

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BUILDINGS: BROAD OAK WOOD

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RIVER ROCH: / ANALYSIS

RIVER OVERVIEW As the River Roch cuts from the site it travels though multiple conditons ad levels of exposure.

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RIVER ROCH ANALYSIS BROAK OAK WOOD:

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MATERIAL OVERVIEW Despite the large area of the site the landscape material palette is particularly limtied. As large expanses of tarmac and pre-cast concrete kerbs line the way from one point to another the journey starts to bring in new materials in forms of the architecture located at the side of the roads.

With a mix of brick, stone, concrete, steel and glass in some places it channels thoughts of harvesting these materials and placing them on the landscape. By taking inspiration from the surrounding architecture, interesting, varied spaces within the landscape could be formed and house more of the local character.

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LAND AND STREETSCAPE ANALYSIS

LOMAX WOOD ACCESS ROAD:

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ASSEMBLED PALETTE

The access road is a tarmac topped informal track. Unlike other areas in the site there is no concrete edgings.

ASPHALT: The most widely used material within the proposal site. Asphalt is a reliable, cost effective material which has been utilized throughout.

Unfortunately there is no variant of the material, with the standard black colour appearing in every circumstance.

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BRICK:

The A58 is arguably the primary route throughout the proposed area. In this vein , the standard utilitarian application of tarmac and concrete dominates the streetscape.

Primarily used in residential properties around the area it is a dominant material which should be brought into the proposals in order to bed the scheme into its surroundings.

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The waterfold business and leisure park is principally constructed from the traditional asphalt and concrete kerb combination. Unfortunately from a Glocalist perspective the area lacks any real individual character and could quite easily be placed into any other city within the north of the country.

Timber is sparingly used throughout the site in any other way but fencing. Both morticed fencing and timber and wire fencing are located in the site. Despite the lack of this material instances of this give warmth and texture when found.

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PRE-CAST CONCRETE:

One of the uninhabited areas of the Watefrold m66 underpass gives a rare glimpse of materials into collective palette of materials for one area.

Foregoing a surface cover in many areas the underpass also hosts large stone boulders whilst both steel and timber fences run parallel to one another

Used as a kerb or edging, pre-cast concrete, lines the majority of all the trafficked areas Within the Proposed energy bank site. Other elements where it appears are in some fence constructions, usually surrounding mid century buildings.

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STONE:

Pilsworth road is constructed in a very conventional manner. Both carriageway and footpaths are asphalt with concrete kerbs, instances of timber fencing appear upon the route.

Stone appears in a number of locations, usually used in the construction of high end properties.

Stone filled gabions are also used as retaining structures around the Heap Bridge area.

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GALVANISED STEEL:

Due to its location the hard landscape in the space is dominated by the steel palisade fencing. Running parallel to this is an interesting aged concrete and mesh. The concrete and mesh softens the space due to allowing the surrounding vegetation to penetrate the gaps in the wire lattice.

Galvanised steel is the least common of all the materials listed in the palette. Normally used in the constructed of fences and street lighting columns the underused material could be used for more interesting purposes.

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VEGETATION OVERVIEW The proposed pilsworth energy site houses multiple existing vegatation typologies ranging from Woodland the low level grassland.

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existing vegetation typologies WOODLAND:

WOODLAND PLANTING:

The existing woodland typology is a common plant range found on the proposed site.

Primarily located in the northern areas, the typology consists of large native tree and shurb species.

Species located in this area of woodland planting include Aesculus spp., Alnus and

WOODLAND EDGE

WOODLAND EDGE PLANTING:

The existing woodland edge typology can be found generally in the northern areas of the site. The typology typically consists of meadow style planting with large native trees.

Species located in this area of woodland edge planting include Quercus, Betula with large ground coverings of Urtica dioica.

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GRASSLAND PLANTING:

The typical “grassland” typology for the Pilsworth energy park site consists of tuffted grasses, runs or hedging for division and collections of a of trees established sparodically.

Species located in this area of grassland planting include Carex, Salix and Aesculus spp.,

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RESIDENTIAL PLANTING:

The “residential” typology can be found in multiple areas of the site and is generally formed from selections of ornamental trees and shrubs.

The residential planting highlighted is a group of very well maintained borders and trees. Species include Cupressus, Fagus and Ligustrum.

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RIVERSIDE PLANTING:

Predominantly made up of self-propograting species, plants within this typology are typically tolerant to poorly drained soils.

Species located in this area of riverside planting include Salix spp. Alnus spp., and Rubus fruticousus.

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EMBANKMENT PLANTING:

Primarily consisting of small trees and long grassed this typology is a cost effective way to fullfill visitors biophilic need with much need for management.

A collection of Pinus, Betula and Carpinus are the selected trees for the recently completed project. The newly established semi-mature trees provide a windbreak affect for the inhabited spaces behind. Other plant species in the area include, grasses such as, Carex and, wildflowers such as, Achillea.

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SUMMARY Due to the requirements of excavating in order to implement sufficient hydroelectric interventions, it is important to know the conditions underground. I believe it would be possible to gain the capacity needed due to the malleable elements underneath the surface.

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SUMMARY Pilsworth is a very constrained site for many uses due to its past use as a land fill site. However for creating a central energy bank and productive landscape the opportunity of potential generation through landfill can only be seen as a positive, as seen through recent precedent, see page 36.

Despite this bad reputation locally the space does host a number of listed buildings (see //analysis). However it would seem that despite the thoughts of previous occupants new investors are looking into developing the space. Currently there is a residential development for heap bridge with a council decision pending.

Due to the space required and permeability factors stated in the manifesto I believe this development could not go ahead whilst considering this site as a potential energy bank for the suburban district.

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Functional rivers River forest park, located in China, is a reactive wetland landscape. The scheme has utilized the natural flooding regime of the river in order to create a “forest haven” for the people of the city.

Proposals such as this could benefit the selected proposal site in order to attenuate more water in times of flood for later use into the pumped storage process.

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Sanlihe corridor, also located in China, has used water diverted from the Luan river, in order to replenish the once heavily disturbed site. Activities such as this may help rejuvenate of the proposed Pilsworth energy bank site from the years or industrial and landfill activity.

Room for the river is a project that focuses on creating larger floodplains and alternate routes for rivers to fill in the event of a flood. As in the aforementioned instance of “the river forest island” it maybe benfeicial to utilise the techniques of “room for the river” in order to channel flood water potentially into attenuation basins for future use.

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River restoration River restoration takes the aesthetic and behavioral qualities of a “natural rivers” in order to apply them to rivers that have previously been modified. Whilst the section of Roch, which is in the proposal site, has not been modified too heavily it maybe beneficial to modify some of existing banks using the same principals in order to allow the river to breathe a little freer. This will may then give further opportunities (as shown in the functional rivers section) for attenuation and storage of flood waters for later hydroelectric purposes.

The mill river park is a good example of techniques used in order to restore ecological value to a watercourse. By removing ecologically insignificiant pieces of watercourse therefore adjusting the path of the river they have given new life to the banks whilst providing a healthier aquatic habitat.

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LANDFILL OPPORTUNITIES:

LANDFILL MINING Landfill mining is a blanket term that cover multiple processes, The phrase first means the extraction of recyclable material from historic landfills either to increase capacity of lessen the impact on the surrounding landscape.

Another way in which the landfill mining can occur the formation of previously unwanted landfill waste into fuel, as carried out by companies such as Advanced plasma power.

The third way in which the term landfill mining can used is by the installation of geothermal boreholes in the decomposing waste. This process is a clean efficient process that requires no transportation of waste matter from one site to another. Many landfills already produce energy via the methane captured programmes however there is much more potential green energy solution previously unloved landfills could fulfill

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LANDFILL RECLAMATION

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LANDFILL RECLAMATION

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LANDFILL Reclamation Reclaiming a disturbed site is not an easy process, despite this there are multiple examples all over the world where landfills and been reclaimed and turned into beautiful and productive landscapes.

Vall d’en joan in Spain shows exactly how the large difference in topographies can add to the experience of the visitor. Searching paths lead through the terrace style landforms creating a unique experience.

The raised topography of a landfill can also offer an opportunity to generate electricity as shown at Energy hill in Germany.

Creating public spaces at the pinnacle of the mounded landforms, as done at the Hiriya Landfill offer an opportunity to potential visitors to see panoramic views of the surrounding landscape from a unique reclaimed viewpoint.

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Energy generation incorporation is becoming a primary thought in many designers minds.

Unfortunately usually the pieces of infrastructure required as not aesthetically pleasing. However the precedent at the piguet galland headquarters in Switzerland is a step in the right direction.

The sculptural tree like element incorporated many small wind turbines into a familiar form.

On the other hand pieces like this would not fit everywhere. When discretion is needed there is there approach of the solar tower in Manchester.

The CIS building uses the facade of the building to generate energy. The solar panel cladding is a distinct yet understate way in which energy production can be incorporated into the very fabric of the design from the start. This type of intervention is also being trialled in landscape with the introduction of solar roads. Nonetheless the most discrete way to incorporate energy production is through the very foundations of the design, Geothermal. The Eden project in Cornwall have announced there intentions to explore this methodology in order to become more productive whilst having less on an impact on the landscape.

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STORAGE INCORPORATION Energy storage is the hardest element of all electrical process nevertheless there are multiples ways in which the storage facility could be incorporated seamlessly into the landscape. Hydrostor is a submersible bag which stores energy using compressed air.

This solution could be used in the Pilsworth system if the infrastructure required was scaled. Pumped storage is quickly becoming a traditional way in which to store large amounts of off-peak electricity. The Seneca pumped storage facility combines and aesthetically pleasing circular pool within the texture of it surrounding landscape.

Gas holders are becoming a rare sight in the cities of Britain, despite this there is no denying the fantastic job they did at storing energy in many urban locations. Follies such as this could be used throughout the proposals site in order to create a distinct aesthetic

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GLOCALIST AIMS The Glocalist approach to a site is to initiate a conversation between local residents, architectural vernacular and locally sourced materials. After bringing all these into the fold the desire is then to encapsulate the surrounding environment while still allowing the site to give back in a way it hasn’t previously done. In short, Communicate, Conserve, Generate.

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LAYERING OF AIMS The aims for the site are a mix of Glocalism ideology, desirable traits and site specific needs. Whilst, communicating, conserving and generating the site also can provide desirable byproducts such as increased habitat creation for local flora and fauna. The largest aims from each levels of aims are Energy storage, Flood alleviation and Waste management. Due to the sites poor reputation of visible waste management whilst as a landfill We hope that throughout the detailed design process We could start to offer new solutions for waste, whether this be via treatment or grey/ brown water through natural sewage works or interventions as simple as recycling points.

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SUMMARY The diagrams to the right show the potential yield areas of the proposed energy generating and storage solutions. Despite instances of low yield in some cases, other solutions described in the manifesto will thrive in the space. Therefore using more than one solution on each specific site may improve energy storage and solution. This change to the manifesto framework should only be adopted where site conditions require it to be successful.

From the final arrangement it is clear to see how much potential the proposed Pilsworth energy park site has. Building on this complete arrangement of interventions it becomes easier to draw up mechanisms and start to sculpt a landscape scheme around it.

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GENERATION AND STORAGE: Elevated pools with Wind Turbines

- Solar - Hydro - Biomass - Geothermal

Function:

- Country park

- Formal park

- Nature Reserve

- Housing Estate

- Sports fields

- Sewage works

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EVOLUTION OF THE TOOLKIT - MECHANISMS Whilst advancing the manifesto to a site specific location the proposed Glocalist toolkit for the Suburban area has evolved in order to incorporate the unique constraints and opportunities each site holds.

Hydro-electric will be the main generator of power within the District, as specified in the manifesto, However due to opportunities discovered during site analysis, the aquatic energy source will be supported by Large amounts of Geothermal and a new addition of wind .

Reacting to other site constraints the River Roch will be manipulated in order to alleviate flooding issues on the existing site, providing my room for vegetation and greater capacity.

Following the selection categories provided within the toolkit, Pilsworth energy park will consist of: PRODUCTION (STORAGE): Hydro, with subsidiaries of Biomass, Geothermal, Wind and agriculture.

FUNCTION: County park, with subsidiary areas of housing and potential nature reserve aspects.

RIVER: Re-profiling banks formation and reduction of mounds (Dependant on location.)

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PILSWORTH energy park Through development the masterplan has developed to combine a range energy storage solutions with unique destinational landscape areas.

Developed to bring people together the indicative masterplan offers many different areas to experiences whilst keeping a simple, clean, geometric design suited to its surroundings.

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PRETTYWOOD WIND TURBINES:

BRIDGE HALL SOCIAL POOLS:

THE ENERGY CENTRE:

Prettywood upper Basin will be the highest accessible point in the proposals. The largest pool is the upper segment of the hydroelectric storage system located in Prettywood. The elevated landform will also allow the implementation on the North side of the basin. One of the four surrounding water storage reservoirs for the upper basin will also house turbines.

(See page 62 for further information on pool functions)

The Bridge Hall social pools are to be a collection of large reservoirs to help with run off from the surrounding urbanized areas. The pools will be primarily used for recreational activities in order to allow residents and visitors to the space to become more accustom to the aquatic landscape.

The energy Centre is to be named Prettywood taken from the name given to its location. Prettywood will consist of a visitor Centre, with adjoining car park. The proposed building will overhang the largest basin on site, the Prettywood lower basin.

WATER FARM:

PILSWORTH BOWL:

PILSWORTH ESTATE:

The Water Farm areas of the is to be reinstated as an aquatic farm. Focusing on the production of aquatic produce and coppice planting from the surrounding slopes these area of the site is designed to be the most productive in terms of agriculture and biofuel than any other area.

Pilsworth bowl, formerly Pilsworth landfill north will be re-sculpted in order to provide a large public accessible gathering space for entertainment and educational events.

The former landfill site will be exploited for its geothermal and methane credentials as planned by Viridor (2015). (See page 54 for more information.)

Pilsworth Estate, formerly Pilsworth landfill south will house over 400 new residential plots. The aim of the estate is to introduce new passionate people that want to engage with the landscape, enjoy and manage the proposed spaces around them.

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PILSWORTH BOWL The Proposed “Pilsworth Bowl� intervention will be an expansive area incorporating large landforms and structures.

The soft texture of the coppice topped mounds will create an interesting contrast for the large modern canopy.

Despite the multiple interventions over ground the most sufficient will be hidden, The network of geothermal boreholes and pipes will supply large amounts of energy whilst existing methane capture programmes will be added to fit into the new topography.

The canopy will also be linked back into a proposed new grid system for Pilsworth which will allow it to store energy generated on other sites of within the district.

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Prettywood and heap bridge As visible in the adjacent visual, the proposed visitor Centre will hold a dominant position of the Prettywood basins. However to respect the local architectural scale the building has been positioned lower and screened in places to settle it into the surrounding environment.

Overlooking phase 1 (Prettywood) Heap bridge will host multiple static energy ponds. Submerged compressed air balloons will allow storage of energy from the generation on both this, the Pilsworth energy park site, and the other generation sites within the suburban district (via the proposed grid for Pilsworth.)

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PRETTYWOOD LOWER BASIN VISUAL A view from Prettywood lower basin. When not in use as a release pool for the upper basin, leisure activities such as kayaking maybe able to take place. As shown in the adjacent image The retaining walls of the lower basin will be formed from concrete. Special areas of constructed tree pits shall let trees from the aquatic typology inhabit the space.

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Black asphalt will be the primary groundcover for all new vehicular access routes into the area. It will also lead drivers into car parking areas where parking spaces will be constructed from geocell.

Gabion walls will provide both freestanding and retaining structures throughout the site. Located primarily around existing gabion structures and new aquatic interventions.

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Installation of timber decks around some of the pools and other aquatic areas will allow users of the site to gain closer access to the water.

Walls constructed from brick will be located closer to residential areas in order to lessen any material shock between the proposals and the existing context.

Corten steel edging is to between areas of hard a landscape to create a cr edge.

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Reinforced gravel and grass will primarily be used in trafficked areas such as car parks and some access roads. Geocell will also be used beneath follie structures.

Timber post and wire fences will be used in areas throughout the site, in places where a more permeable visual connection is needed.

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Self-binding aggregate paths with provide a walkable surface for secondary routes throughout the site.

corten clad wall will offer a more architectural wall style whilst offering an informal seating opportunity when teamed with a timber top.

Galvanised steel can be furniture located around support structure and ot such as armrests.

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GALVANISED STEEL (BOX SECTION): Galvanised steel box section will be used in the construction of the follies, located around the site and also in the structure of the Pilsworth Bowl canopy.

GLASS: The use of glass in the follies allows visitors to the site to see inside the structure to see how energy is stored by the inflatable inside .Glass can also reflect the surrounding vegetation and sky in order to further bed the structures into the site NOTE: FURTHER CONSULTATION WITH ENGINEERS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COLOUR AND MATERIALITY OF INFLATABLE BALLOON ELEMENTS WITHIN FOLLIES AND SOME POOLS. FOLLIE VISUAL: Large geometric constructions of galvanized steel and glass will contain hydrostor style inflatable balloons which store energy as compressed air. These structures are intended to store energy whilst offering occupants of the site shelter and spaces for impromptu activities.

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SUMMARY The proposed scheme is a nuanced and layered functional landscape. Guidelines for further development beyond Phase one should follow the elements in the diagrams shown to the left as a base for which detailed design to begin.

Future designers of phases beyond phase one should be aware of methodologies implemented in order to try and conserve the fabric of the existing landscape whilst molding the proposals.

For example, the ideology that has driven the proposed pathways is to reconnect and create greater permeability throughout the landscape. As seen on page 12 few accessible routes are provided in the existing green spaces. Paths are to work with existing routes through the landscape in order not to disturb familiar visitors to the space, they are there rather to provide them a further option and a turn into the new landscape.

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UNS Of 1:20 pathways to have resting points at 10m intervals possible) FOOTPATHS TO BE GIVEN SUB-GRADES TO TAKE LIGHT ULAR TRAFFIC FOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ES.

TOTAL: 475 RESIDENTIAL PLOTS - 4 COMMERCIAL OTHER PROPOSED STRUCTURES 1. THE ENERGY CENTRE (PRETTYWOOD VISITOR CENTRE) 2. FOLLIES/ ENERGY STORAGE UNITS (41 units) 3. PILSWORTH DOME (LANDMARK STRUCTURE) NOTES: -Swales to be fiitted to existing and proposed streetscapes - BURY OLD ROAD PLOT SIZE APPROX. 31500MM X 8000MM - PILSWORTH ESTATE PLOT SIZE APPROX. 18700MM X 10000MM - ALL NEW PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PLOTS TO BE SUPPLIED WITH APPROPRIATE NUMBERS OF SPACES SEPARATE TO CAR PARKS LISTED ON PARKING DIAGRAM

TOTAL: 824 STANDARD SPACES - 24 COACH NOTES: - STANDARD SPACES MEASURE 4800MM X 2400MM - COACH SPACES MEASURE 3600MM X 13500MM - ALL NEW PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PLOTS TO BE SUPPLIED WITH APPROPRIATE NUMBERS OF SPACES SEPARATE TO CAR PARKS LISTED ABOVE - SOME STANDARD TO BE LOST OR RELOCATED WHEN DISABLED ACCESS SPACES CALCULATED (NUMBERS TO BE CALCULATED AS PART OF PHASED WORKS)

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PHASING Due to the size and importance of the proposed energy park, it is important to phase the development correctly.

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TIME OVERVIEW Construction of the site will begin in 2018, Completion of the full scheme is to be around 2036.

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Construction time: 2018 - 2022

Construction time: 2020 - 2023

Construction time: 2024 - 2026

Prettywood will be the first phase to be constructed due to it containing the largest hydro-electric storage system. The phase also includes the Visitor Centre, the establishment of this will create a physical hub for people to discuss and enjoy the ongoing scheme

After groundworks have finished in Phase 1 the team will move over to the Bridge Hall area. It is important that this area is to be completed soon after Phase 1 in order to increase permeability into the further site via a northern entrance.

The scheme will also see the Social pools open where new relationships can start to be generated for local residents.

Phase 3 should be set back a minimum of 2 years after the opening of Phase 1, this is to allow people to become comfortable with the new energy park ideal before further construction appears. The Bridge Hall area is to be phase 3 as it is the key to unlock further phases whilst providing a solid link to new and existing homes.

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Construction time: 2025 - 2030

Construction time: 2028 - 2030

Construction time: 2031-2032

Construction time: 2032 - 2036

The longest phase of all, Phase 4, will take place in the Pilsworth Bowl area of the proposals. Due to the large amount of groundworks to re-sculpt the capped landfill and install a high quantity of geothermal boreholes construction of the should take a minimum of 4 years with a further year to establish the steel canopy.

Water farm is to be Phase 5 due to ability to draw people in from the surrounding retail parks.

The area should be completed at the same time as phase 4 in order to allow the greatest permeability throughout the site. Allowing free moment will showcase the large steel canopy (in Phase 4) to its highest potential. Phase 5 will also see the trials of wireless pylon balloons.

Phase 6 is to see the final series of flood alleviation works to the River Roch. A minimum one year window should be left between phases 5 and 6 in order to allow any movements in the Roch waterway to occur and settle after the partial deconstruction of the bank in phase 5.

Phase 7 will include the Pilsworth estate. A minimum of 2 years is to be left between the completion of Phase 5 and the start of construction of the residential area. This is due to the trials of wireless pylon balloons. If the technology is proven to be usable all new plots in Phase 7 will be provided with a connection linking in to the series of storage interventions around the site.

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Typologies My chosen typologies are Woodland, wetland and meadow.

Schoneberger is a fantastic precedent for both hard landscape and vegetation. The elevation platform make the use feel ike are not disturbing the planting surrounding them. The “messy” overall aesthetic is a desirable effect especially when support by a framed very geometrically by large linear walkway. The most impressive element of the abandoned railway is the designers ability to resist implementing and showcase pieces of planting, this approach allow the more usually overlooked species such as Betula pubescens to shine through. Queen Elizabeth park display simple understated planting throughout. However most impressive are the simplistic choices of riverside, swale and wetland species. Muted tones of orange, brown and green have been chosen and the urge to choose the usually purples and yellow has been resisted.

Mont evrin par is a fantastic study into the use of wildflower meadow. The large, almost endless expanse of meadow planting leads the eye through the site whilst the occasional tree breaks through the carpet in order to offer some vertical relief.

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theories Messy Ecosystem orderly frames (Nassauer.J.I, 1995) deals with the way in which people percieve planting, Throughout the design instances of messy vegetation will be the norm whilst manicured hedges and other topiary will not feature.

In his text Peter del tredici states Reclaimation not restoration. The Pilsworth enrgy park will echo ideollogy not only through planting but by incorporating and and interesting elements in the disturbed ecology Koetter and Rowe’s theory of the combination of the scientist and the bricoleur combines to generate a perfect ideology when dealing with the multiple typologies that will inhabit the Pilsworth energy park. The bricolage of many planting typologies held in place by large linear footpaths will help create a juxtaposition that interconnects with other elements with the site.

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The woodland typology is a category of plants will be both productive and increase ecological value around the scheme. The woodland typology will have 4 subsidiary typologies Locations to be refined through detailed design throughout phases. Subsidiary typolgies to include some of the species listed on theses pages and other site specific species. (See pages 78-79 for examples)

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PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS:

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Subsidiary typologies: 1. Wet woodland 2. Coppice Avenues 3. Shrublands 4. Timberwoods

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DIPSACUS FULLONUM

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Subsidiary typologies to include some of the species listed on theses pages and other site specific species. (See pages 78-79 for examples)

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SALIX ALBA

SALIX CINEREA

ONOPORDUM ACANTHIUM

SALIX AURITA

SALIX VIMINALIS

HERACLEUM SPHONDYLIUM

Long linear lines of short rotation coppice planting will help provide energy in the form of biomass whilst creating interesting landscape spaces for visitors of the site to inhabit. Long informal paths are to be cut through the groundcover vegetation in order to provide the routes.

NOTE: THESE ARE NOT PLANTED SPECIES BUT EXPECTED SELF-PROPAGATING THAT MAY INHABIT THE SPACE BEFORE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Community ruderal areas will be planted like other meadow areas at time of construction. However these spaces will be offer to local residents and organizations for adoption. Whilst no user has claimed the space they will be allowed to evolve into “naturalized” ruderal areas in order to boost ecological value in the meanwhile.

Indicative species will include the Willow shown above whilst selections, from the base woodland typology palette, such as poplar and corylus will provide instances of biodiversity along the lengths.

Local residents/ groups or organizations will have to meet with local councils in order to adopt the space. Management shall only occur around the edges in order to stop the areas spreading into other typologies.

(All instances of Fallopia japonica and Impatiens glandulifera to be removed immediately)

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AQUATIC - street swales

PRODUCTIVE

URTICA DIOICA

ALNUS GLUTINOSA

JUNCUS INFLEXUS

RUBUS FRUTICOSUS

EUPATORIUM CANNABINUM

MYOSOTIS SCORPIOIDES

Swales will line both new and existing residential as shown in The Suburban toolkit. The implementation of the swales will help to deal with attenuation issues that currently exist on site. Indicative species include those shown above, species have been chosen for ability to tolerate poorly drained conditions whilst satisfying the biophillic needs of new and existing residents.

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