Portfolio Rachel Colligan Landscape Architecture Conversion Student - University of Gloucestershire
Project: North Place Map Analysis
Keywords; Biophillic, Placemaking, Connnective
First Response Sketches
Project: North Place Masterplan -North Place
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Public garden, with a range of interesting vegetation with a raised platform meandering through the area. Small pond in the centre with some water features to generate the sound of moving water, with a small bridge connecting the paths
Allotment space with private access for residents
Sheltered entrance/exit to Northfield Passage. This tunnel is lined with LED lights that can change colour to adapt to ongoing festivals/events
Balcony for residents Creative live/work spaces, with ground floor outdoor cover that spills into the site. This can be used to expand studios
4 Floors high. Eco hub focusing on renewable energy, education and fitness. Standing bicycles power the lights of the car park, situated under solar panels. Human scale hamster wheels also use kinetic energy to generate electricity.
This covered extension doubles as a covered walkway
2 Floors high. Picnic area with picnic benches and potted plants with great views into Cheltenham
Dense vegetation, with a mix of trees and shrubs. This will act as a backdrop to the amphitheatre stage. While also absorbing some of the noise and air pollution from the road
Fibonacci spiral rill takes water collected from car park roofs. In the centre of the spiral is a Magnolia Tree. Some of the water will be used as irrigation for the tree, the rest will enter a drain also at the centre of the spiral
Open adaptable space for residents and public. This space will be used for viewing the sights into Cheltenham and also as an extension of the workspace. This roof can be used for craft festivals, exhibitions and other creative uses
Organic shaped benches containing trees and grasses. Random orientation and placement creates many unique pathways through the area, encouraging visitors to slow down and take a seat, interacting closely with nature.
Amphitheatre facing NE. Each seat level will have LED lights under the overhang
Allegheny Serviceberry. This tree thrives in the shade and produces beautiful white blossom in spring. This tree will be planted fairly young and it will grow with the site, representing the link between a place and its people
Above ground cycle parking for large bicycles. With a green roof of pollinator encouraging plants Underground cycle parking with a capacity of 204. Circular buildings make up the business section of the cycle hub. Each having green roofs, half using sedum plants, the rest using pollinator encouraging plants
Open adaptable covered space with warm lighting and string lights. When not being used for a function or festival this area will work as an extension of the eco hub and act as a seating/rest area
Shared pedestrian and cycle paths
Key Ponds
Decking
Irregular Flagstone Paving
Umbrella Table
Square Flagstone Paving
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Entrence from Northfield Passage at night. LED light strips will light up the space. LED lights are some of the most energy effecient lighting currently available, and can also change colour. When festivals are occuring in Cheltenham, the lights can be changed to match the festival
Permeable resin bound paving
This image highlights how the fibonacci sequence has influenced the final design. The large fibonacci sequence impacted the layout of the site, particularly the built form. The two fibonacci sequences at the cycle hub were used to create pathways and helped decide placement of the built form. It is the design intention that these fibonacci sequences will not be ovbious when visiting the site. They were used to subtly inform the design.
Visualization showing the staggered car park.
W.C Memorial Garden Project: North Place
Sequential Sketches and visualisations
Car park, entrance from Northfield, and Live/Work
Cycle Hub and Sheltered Space
Examples of how the space will look on a rainy day
Project: Barnwood
Cut and Fill Project
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Chapel
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Project: Barnwood
Cross sections and planting
Vegetation Mood Board
Planting Plan
Edible Garden (Additions to existing Orchard)
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In addition to the existing orchard, these plants will enhance the area to create a thriving edible garden. Increasing the diversity of edible plants with hardy and pollinator friendly herbs will increase public interest, and potentially strengthen the plant community. The Vitis vinifera on a large pergola will provide food, shelter, and a variety of interest throughout the seasons.
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Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Origanum vulgare (image credit - Kara Riley) Lavandula latifolia Thymus vulgaris (image credit - Trent Rhode)
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Ornamental Plants (creating a place of tranquillity) These plants will add a splash of colour to the site, creating a focal area where people can sit and enjoy the cherry tree and the ground cover plants beneath. The ground cover plants will need very little maintenence. 6. 7. 8.
Prunus serrulate Hyacinthoides non-scripta Cornus canadensis (image credit – RHS)
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Green Roof Sedums are low rooted, drought tolerant, low maintenance plants will provide insulation for the building and encourage biodiversity. The Carex elata ‘Aurea’ is also low maintenance and will catch a significant amount of rain water.
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Sedum album (image credit - drought-smart-plants.com) Sedum Spurium (image credit – Gardinea.net) Carex elata (image credit – Mark Dwyer) Sedum Sarmentosum (image credit – The Belmont Rooster)
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These plants will be scattered around the park to encourage biodiversity. The majority will be placed in the orchard to encourage bees and pollinators to that area. 13. Cornus sanguinea (image credit – naturespot.org) 14. Buddleja davidii 15. Veronicastrum (image credit - Gustaf Eriksson)
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Project: Barnwood
Construction Details
Green Roof
Planter
Free Standing Wall
Section B-B: Section through the planters, bike rack and free standing wall
Filter Moisture Retention Layer Aeration Layer
Section A-A: Section through rain garden to cafe
Planter 1
Thermal Insulation Drainage Layer Root Barrier Membrane Protection Waterproofing Membrane
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Bike Rack
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Free Standing Wall
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Natural Stone Copping 255x80 hanging over by 20 each side. Laid horizontal bedded in Mortar M12
Decking
Damp Proof Course 26.25
Picnic Bench 1850
618.9mm gap 1300
Mixed Soil Layer
Clay brick with English bond, using Mortar M6. 1300x215
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Mulch Layer
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Cycle Storage
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Pergola
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Ground Line
Single Bike Rack
1000 Root fixed in C20 concrete foundation 500x625,with steel rods to anchor.
Pergola Fixing
Gate
1000mm wide Latch
Hinges attaching gate to wall
Brace 1473x68mm placed at 45 degrees
50mm gap Planks 1160x150mm
19mm gap for clearance
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