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Trafalgar way

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

above ground under ground passage

site area

pedestrian access

site constraints area

vehicular access

Site diagrams

parking on site

destinations

supply access

parks

Site diagrams

sun path

neighbours

noise

opening hours

The brief

Site Area

total site Area: 3935 sqm 42355 sqft

Gross Constraints

Buildable Area

buildable Area: 2620 sqm 28205 sqft

Existing site

Mc Donalds footprint: 250 sqm 2690 sqft

total future area needed: 300 sqm 3230 sqft

Existing McD Major traffic routes

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

Low energy / renewable Example page concepts heading 3 technology


The Planning Policy statement (PPS) 22 sets out the governments policy on renewable energy in developments. It allows local authorities to produce policies which will influence the determination of planning applications. We believe the most appropriate approach for this specific site and its budget constraints is the use of passive design strategies including solar design, orientation and structural cooling. The strategy should reduce energy demand by reducing the need for additional lighting, heating and cooling. We therefore highlight the following concepts: - Passive Design - High efficiency facades - suitable building forms, with the buildings only partially glazed - prefabrication of quality components - reducing infiltration - reducing heat loss - reducing solar gain

- 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.

Studying different massing options

Massing options

Two blocks filling the site

2
Extending the views in all directions

3
Considering different heights

Massing options

Reducing floorplate thickness

5
Fingers allows for more river views

Separate blocks allow for permeability

Placing buildings on the site

....residential amenity ....permeability ....flexibility - phasing ....maximise views

Site and Building considerations

20 m 20 m

18m

minimum20m

18m

minimum 20m

18m

Locating the cores ground floor...

...and Mc Donalds circulation

Identifying the views maximise views to the river

higher level views to Canary Wharf and the city

Buildings positioning within constraints align to the site edges...

...to maximise building area

Building with facets

. straight facets . directs the views . one core

Undisturbed views

...by orienting the flats internally

Design strategy

Grade Level Concept


lobby lobby Mc Donalds restaurant

active frontage active frontage

two residential lobbies at grade

Podium Level Concept

plant

lobby

lobby

plant

lobby plant

open space

active frontage active frontage open space

lobbies and open space

Pedestrian circulation
towards Northern developments

towards Canary Wharf

towards marina

proposed open route links site with existing neighbourhood

Vehicular circulation

...flows within the site


vehicular circulation servicing circulation

Mc Donalds circulation

vehicular circulation pedestrian circulation

Residential circulation

vehicular circulation entrance to lobbies

Open space at grade

...links spaces together

Open space at podium

...allows for outside activity

Location of residential accommodation

Grade level

residential cores to come down to grade level

Location of residential accommodation

Podium level

core transfer on eastern residential block

Frontages
Aspen way

primary frontage secondary frontage primary Mc Donalds frontage secondary Mc Donalds frontage

Residential accommodation views

bridge building above to have both aspects views

all flats to have views towards southern marina

Mc Donalds signage

...located at specific points away from residents

Sectional use distribution

residential accommodation lobbies / retail / amenity lobbies / retail PODIUM LEVEL

Open space within the site

Three buildngs on a podium

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.

View from podium level

Proposed scheme within its context

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

gaining window frontage

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

Fenestration to the apartments should reflect the


functions of the rooms.

The living room, the focus of the dwelling, should


embrace the exterior, its views and light. to achieve this by: - use of large glass screens with opening Romeo and Juliet style balconies. -inclusion of recessed balconies. - inclusion of winter gardens.

master bedroom

Diversity of bedroom types.


- by a combining slender vertical and horizontal apertures with opening lights. - provide access to balconies and winter gardens.

second bedroom access to balcony

facade rhythm and hierarchy

to develope the elevations to avoid a repetitive


facade and to provide a rhythm to the elevation.

Order to the facade create a visual hierarchy of openings reflecting


their function.

mirroring of the flat plans through the building? maintain a consistent cladding module on the
exterior.

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