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From the entrance plaza to the public open space a more conventional street
structure prevails, with kerbed footpath located behind allocated banked parking.
From this point on all streets are shared surface homezones, which use discreet
metal studs and tree planting rather than a kerb and change in level to define
footpath areas as distinct from carriageways. These are further broken down using
kinks in road geometry. Variety in paving pattern is used to define certain areas
around the central green, so that the street feels like an extension of the public open
space.

Turning heads for waste collection and emergency vehicles are provided in an
informal way, allowing the engineering of the roads to recede.

All these measures are intended to slow traffic and enhance pedestrian safety
throughout the scheme.

SITE LAYOUT
PARKING

Parking is provided at a ratio of a maximum of 1 space per unit as per the
development plan (as the majority of the site is within Area 2) along with 2 no.
crèche set-down spaces.

Allocated parking for Blocks B, C, D & E is provided in a semi-basement car park, to
avoid domination of the streetscape by cars.

Surface parking, either on-curtilage or allocated banked parking, is provided for the
remainder of the units. 2 no. spaces are provided for the use of creche staff.

Secure covered bicycle spaces are provided for each apartment, and 12 no. visitor
spaces using Sheffield stands or similar are located close to the site entrance.
Bicycle storage for houses is assumed in their rear gardens.

ELEVATION STRATEGY
MATERIALS/CONTEXT

The approach to the expression of the scheme takes cues from its context, in
particular the surrounding residential conservation area streets. These contain high
quality housing developments from the early twentieth century, constructed
predominantly in red brick, the type of which is relatively homogenous throughout the
nearby streets. The houses also have slate pitched roofs and granite features and
accents.

Other notable features include the use of horizontal facing details, arched and
recessed front doors, eaves detailing and use of bay windows which give depth and
modelling to facades. In addition, windows are large and generally the first floor
windows are similar to ground floor ones.