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Site analysis
transport links
Three minutes walk to Blackwall DLR Station 10 min walk to Canary Wharf Close to Blackwall Tunnel Good connections to the City, Stratford and Greenwich via DLR
the neighbourhood
Church gardens north of the site Robin Hood Gardens Thames Barrier Park Pubs open until 11 pm near Canary Wharf Gymnasiums/Health Mainly office/ residential area Canary Wharf Millenium Dome Greenwich West India and Millwall Docks
The site
railway tracks
road access
Site diagrams
the site
site dimensions
site constraints
paved access
Site diagrams
site area
pedestrian access
vehicular access
Site diagrams
parking on site
destinations
supply access
parks
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sun path
neighbours
noise
opening hours
The brief
Site Area
Gross Constraints
Buildable Area
Existing site
Environmental
Sustainability
Part L - 28% better than 2002 levels, 35% better by 2016 Mayors office - 10% of energy supplied from low carbon depletion technology U-values - 50% of facade glazed to balance daylight autonomy and energy flows The envelope of the building has been functionally designed with high efficiency facades of low U-value. Each facade has been engineered in relation to its orientation Benefit from mixed use by shifting heat from exothermic activities, (casino/meeting offices), to more endothermic activities, (hotel) The site offers immediate benefits for sustainablity by concentrating population at one of Londons major transport nodes within close proximity to rail, underground, bus, cycle and pedestrian routes.
Plant efficiency - plan for future replacement for more efficient systems such as hydrogen fuel cells Heat recovery - thermal wheels on ventilation system Possibility to use boreholes for geothermal renewable energy Water control - greywater collection and re-use Renewable energy from wind turbines at the top of the building Roof gardens - provide rainwater attenuation and filter carbon monoxide pollutant
- Efficient ventilation and heat recovery systems - High Quality fresh air systems - Sustainable materials - using the BRE green guide to Specification -looking to eliminate UPVC
- Solar water heating to residential units - Use of rainwater for irrigation and grey water use for toilet facilities
In addition we propose the following options may be worth exploring but will require careful consideration to make them viable : - Daylight dimming controls to lighting systems - Green roof gardens - Assisted natural ventilation and comfort cooling - Chilled beams - Ability for future retrofitting including the possibility of using photovoltaics in the future or where subsidy exists. - Extensive use of recycled and/or recyclable materials to reduce embodied energy.
The 24 hour demand for power required by the proposed mixed use development, combined with its large scale, provide
the opportunity to incorporate a combined heat and power (CHP) system. This could be fuelled by renewable sources. Ground source heat pumps are proposed as the main method of providing a heat source and heat sink for the scheme. These provide exceptional efficiency and are considered a low carbon technology by Part L and the Mayors toolkit legislation. - Double skin cladding systems - Complex opening vent systems - Complex solar shading devices due to their difficulty to clean and maintain. - Expensive technology (i.e., photovoltaic) - unless subsidised - Complex building interfaces where infiltration heat loss can take place - Solar gain from expansive glazing - Inefficient air conditioning systems - Complex building forms
Insulated
We support the aims set out by the OPDM including the Energy White paper and associated Action plan cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 20% by 2010 and about 60% by 2050. We support the new Part L2 regulations (2006) requiring a reduction in energy use of new buildings by about 25%. We are investigating the design of cladding systems with less than 50% glazing area and the use of integral shading. This will reduce the cooling requirement from expansive glass walls, as well as reducing the energy lost through the glazing. This gives a good balance between view, daylight, heat loss and heat gain and is the most pragmatic way of reducing energy demand.
Massing options
2
Extending the views in all directions
3
Considering different heights
Massing options
5
Fingers allows for more river views
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Undisturbed views
Design strategy
plant
lobby
lobby
plant
lobby plant
open space
Pedestrian circulation
towards Northern developments
towards marina
Vehicular circulation
Mc Donalds circulation
Residential circulation
Grade level
Podium level
Frontages
Aspen way
primary frontage secondary frontage primary Mc Donalds frontage secondary Mc Donalds frontage
Mc Donalds signage
Public amenities
A new pedestrian route helps to improve the existing public realm and permeability in the area. It also links the site with Poplar High Street to the north, the marina to the south and Canary Wharf to the west.
Mc Donalds outdoor sitting area is raised over the road to provide more security to their visitors. The existing pavement line becomes wider to create a more fluid movement through the site.
Water features and benches could be used opposite the residential lobbies to create an address within the pedestrian route.
Water features are also part of the landscape ideas proposed for the site, along with providing amenities and open spaces in grade and podium level. Public seating could be provided along the pedestrian walkway and podium. The podium level works both as entrances to the residential blocks and as an outdoor open area for the residents. This outdoor green space will also contribute to enhance the environmental conditions for the lower flats. The podium is also linked with the ground floor, providing more amenity space.
Facade ideas
horizontality
the primary view of the river is a horizontal panorama the long low nature of the blocks should also be expressed
symmetrical view
asymmetrical view
by cutting into the facade additional frontage can be gained these can be orientated towards primary views the windows can also protrude as well as recede, like a traditional bay window
living room
fenestration philosophy
master bedroom
mirroring of the flat plans through the building? maintain a consistent cladding module on the
exterior.
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