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External Realm and Landscape Design External Realm and Landscape Design External Realm Introduction The design for the external realm of the Phase1 site has been prepared in the context and planning policy background of the Bristol Local Plan and SPD 11 adopted by Bristol City Council in 2006 and the University’s own External Realm Framework and Public Art Statement, 2007. The design proposals have been the subject of previous consultation and feedback from this has positively influenced the design of the external realm. External Realm Layout The current layout of spaces and the physical condition of the former Children’s Hospital Site is defined within SPD 11 as being of generally ‘poor quality’ with complex vehicular and pedestrian circulation. The site has a challenging arrangement of buildings, incidental spaces, changing levels and steps. The proposed design provides a simple relationship between streets and courtyards which will rationalise the current complexities in topography and improve the accessibility and legibility of the site. High quality materials will be provided in key locations within the site and, where appropriate, will be sensitive to the historical context. Elements of the historic fabric of the site that exist either in the ground or in memories through historic maps, plans and illustrations have influenced the design and layout for example former physical boundaries taken from historic maps have helped in the shaping of routes through the site and its boundaries. Existing Listed Buildings and structures adjacent to the site are sensitively revealed through significant improvements to their accessibility and setting. External Realm Concept Plan A Integration with the historic landscape and listed buildings. Rised lawns, peripheral pathways and shrub borders filtering into the existing historic landscape surrounding Royal Fort House. B Education outdoors Garden spaces for outdoor tutorials set aside from the main paths, between Maths, Bioscience and Physics departments and Royal Fort House. Seats and trees provide an atmosphere for informal gathering and sculpture, a cosmopolitan setting for University Life. C Maths Courtyard A focal point, a flexible paved space for all types of use and movement. Informal seating and gathering space near the Ivy Gate, it’s setting as a main feature of this space. D Physics Lawns Boundaries of the Maths Courtyard formed with evergreen clipped shrubs and raised lawns to soften the space between the Maths and Physics buildings and disguise necessary Physics service infrastructure. E University Walk Major pedestrian link between the heart of the University, Tyndall Avenue and Maths Courtyard, aspired to in SPD 11. F Stepped Link from St Michael’s Hill Identified in SPD 11 “to create a new route from St Michael’s Hill into and through Royal Fort Gardens” and “the line of the new route re-establishes an historic boundary line - and opens up stunning views to the Physics Tower”. G Future Building Land Creation of a temporary garden landscape to provide a passive recreation space for the use of staff and students until such time as later phases of the Masterplan are implemented. Design Inspiration Three aspects have informed the landscape design concept: The history of the site 1. Listed buildings and memories of former site boundaries are expressed in the layout of the site and in the paving detailing. The building’s academic function 2. The Logarithmic spiral that is found in the fields of maths and science has inspired the radiating curving lines used to delineate the functional areas. Sweeping lines connect and anchor the existing with the new and peripheral curves connect the site to the wider University Precinct. The surrounding architecture 3. The detailing of the Ivy Gate’s new setting is inspired by the light refracting prism motif carved in stone above the south door of the Physics Tower. WM LC N4 ROYAL FORT ROAD Royal Fort House Stuart House Gate House Posts Southw Hous ST MICHAEL'S HILL S H HOUSING TYNDALL AVENUE LIB PHYSICS PHYSICS DEPARTMENT LISTED LISTED D Emergency exit only Glass sliding door Glass sliding door Emergency exit Emergency exit Ducted ventilation for equipment Greenwall 77.54 77.36 76.98 77.28 77.28 77.43 78.75 78.13 78.75 78.19 78.19 78.13 78.25 77.10 77.40 77.89 77.40 77.89 Floor grating below raised entrance (smoke vent_10.8m² @ 80%) Floor grating High level glass over Glass display boxes NANO SCIENCE AND QUANTUM INFORMATION BIOSCIENCE BUILDING MATHS BUILDING 0 10 25m 5 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey’s map with the permission of the Controller of The Stationery Office, © Crown Copyright. Licence No. AR 100018702 Phase 1 Conservation Appraisal Richard Pedlar Associates map 1828 The Existing Site Historic Influences Bristol City Council adopted highway/footway Extent of external realm improvements Buildings to be retained Buildings to be demolished Service vehicle access route External Realm identified in SPD11 Appendix 13 according to quality of material condition Good material condition Average material condition Poor material condition Physics Building Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information Royal Fort House Stuart House Gatehouse Prince Rupert’s Gate Royal Fort Gardens Area of Consented External Works Improvements (now completed) Hospital for Sick Children Extent of Enabling Works Demolitions 0 50m 25 Listed Building Assumed location of designed Repton Landscape Approximate location and alignment of selected historic boundaries or routes Existing stone sett pathway to be retained St. Michael’s Hill historic route Existing location of listed Ivy Gate Existing stone plinth St. Michael’s Hill Hospital for Sick Children Physics Department by George Oatley Proposed BioSciences Building Proposed Maths Building Royal Fort House Listed Prince Rupert’s Gate Gatehouse Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information Stuart House Location of listed Ivy Gate as shown on the current site plan TYNDALL AVENUE 0 50m 25 Spatial Structure A B C D E F G Physics Building Proposed BioSciences Building Proposed Maths Building Royal Fort House Stuart House Gatehouse Prince Rupert’s Gate Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information View to Wills Memorial Tower and Cabot Tower Key view F Hospital for Sick Children TYNDALL AVENUE ST. MICHAEL’S HILL Future Building Land D Ivy Gate E D 0 50m 25 Open garden landscape area to create spatial transition between the Royal Fort Gardens and the Phase 1 site. Hard paved courtyard space for movement and informal gatherings, at the entrance to the Maths Building, incorporating the Ivy Gate. University Walk, a pedestrian priority circular street linking around the Precinct as set out in SPD 11. Pedestrian stepped link and open view from St Michael’s hill to the Physics Tower and Royal Fort Garden as set out in SPD 11. East facing terraced garden landscape for University use. To be established until later phase development occurs. A B C D E F Key view Interface with historic landscape Key building elevations (existing) Key building frontage to be created Outdoor tutorial / classroom garden spaces with filtered pedestrian routes passing through. Key point along new route E Maths courtyard, a paved space accommodating movement, social activity and reduced servicing access. G Public pavement Future Building Land Physics Building Proposed BioSciences Building Proposed Maths Building Royal Fort House Prince Rupert’s Gate Gatehouse Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information Stuart House TYNDALL AVENUE Hospital for Sick Children ST. MICHAEL’S HILL Future Building Land Ivy Gate 0 50m 25 Level plateau Steps Sloping ground Topographic Rationalisation A B C D E F G 2 1 2 3 3 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES N ICHOLAS P EARSON A SSOCIATES E NVIRONMENTAL P LANNERS L ANDSCAPE A RCHITECTS E COLOGISTS ARCHITECTURE URBAN DESIGN PLANNING INTERIORS March 2009 8 Application boundary Hard Landscape Elements: Sett paving in natural stone Paving flags in natural stone Paving flags under maths building in natural stone 'Sun ray' paving detail in granite of varying colours and textures Curved paving edging detail laid flush with paving Paving edge strips in warm coloured stone along historic boundaries Paving flags in natural stone adjacent to Bio Building plinth area Existing macadam surface Existing and proposed buff colour resin bound aggregate paving Existing and proposed (reclaimed) stone setts Block paving area within Physics service area Proposed Pennant natural stone steps with edge definition Flush stone edge paving strip Masterplan Key Soft Landscape Elements: Shrub planting Raised planting beds Proposed tree planting (Ginkgo biloba and Liquidambar styraciflua) Grass lawns Existing shrub bed to be retained Gravel garden with prairie style planting Terraced garden with tiers of ornamental grasses Green climbing plants on visual screen structure Existing tree to be retained and protected Landscape Features Visual screen structure to service area Stone planter walls to allow informal seating Black granite plinth surrounding Ivy Gate Paving / walling expressing former historic boundaries and plinths Gabion basket walls in terraced garden Proposed litter bins with University logo Proposed bollards Proposed external benches and seats Stainless steel handrail University orientation signage point Proposed stainless steel Sheffield style cycle stands
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Visual Impact Appraisal External Realm and Landscape DesignExternal Realm and Landscape Design
External Realm IntroductionThe design for the external realm
of the Phase1 site has been
prepared in the context and
planning policy background of
the Bristol Local Plan and SPD 11
adopted by Bristol City Council
in 2006 and the University’s own
External Realm Framework and
Public Art Statement, 2007.
The design proposals have
been the subject of previous
consultation and feedback from
this has positively infl uenced the
design of the external realm.
External Realm LayoutThe current layout of spaces
and the physical condition of
the former Children’s Hospital
Site is defi ned within SPD 11 as
being of generally ‘poor quality’
with complex vehicular and
pedestrian circulation. The site
has a challenging arrangement
of buildings, incidental spaces,
changing levels and steps.
The proposed design provides
a simple relationship between
streets and courtyards which
will rationalise the current
complexities in topography
and improve the accessibility
and legibility of the site. High
quality materials will be provided
in key locations within the site
and, where appropriate, will be
sensitive to the historical context.
Elements of the historic fabric
of the site that exist either in
the ground or in memories
through historic maps, plans
and illustrations have infl uenced
the design and layout for
example former physical
boundaries taken from historic
maps have helped in the
shaping of routes through
the site and its boundaries.
Existing Listed Buildings and
structures adjacent to the site
are sensitively revealed through
signifi cant improvements to their
accessibility and setting.
External Realm Concept PlanA Integration with the historic
landscape and listed buildings.Rised lawns, peripheral pathways and shrub borders fi ltering into the existing historic landscape surrounding Royal Fort House.
B Education outdoorsGarden spaces for outdoor tutorials set aside from the main paths, between Maths, Bioscience and Physics departments and Royal Fort House. Seats and trees provide an atmosphere for informal gathering and sculpture, a cosmopolitan setting for University Life.
C Maths CourtyardA focal point, a fl exible paved space for all types of use and movement. Informal seating and gathering space near the Ivy Gate, it’s setting as a main feature of this space.
D Physics LawnsBoundaries of the Maths Courtyard formed with evergreen clipped shrubs and raised lawns to soften the space between the Maths and Physics buildings and disguise necessary Physics service infrastructure.
E University WalkMajor pedestrian link between the heart of the University, TyndallAvenue and Maths Courtyard, aspired to in SPD 11.
F Stepped Link from St Michael’s HillIdentifi ed in SPD 11 “to create a new route from St Michael’s Hill into and through Royal Fort Gardens” and “the line of the new route re-establishes an historic boundary line - and opens up stunning views to the Physics Tower”.
G Future Building LandCreation of a temporary garden landscape to provide a passive recreation space for the use of staff and students until such time as later phases of the Masterplan are implemented.
Design InspirationThree aspects have informed the landscape design concept:
The history of the site 1. Listed buildings and memories of former site boundaries are expressed in the layout of the site and in the paving detailing. The building’s academic function 2. The Logarithmic spiral that is found in the fi elds of maths and science has inspired the radiating curving lines used to delineate the functional areas. Sweeping lines connect and anchor the existing with the new and peripheral curves connect the site to the wider University Precinct. The surrounding architecture3. The detailing of the Ivy Gate’s new setting is inspired by the light refracting prism motif carved in stone above the south door of the Physics Tower.
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Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey’s map with the permission of the Controller of The Stationery Offi ce, © Crown Copyright. Licence No. AR 100018702
Phase 1 Conservation Appraisal Richard Pedlar Associates map 1828
The Existing Site Historic Infl uences
Bristol City Council adopted highway/footway
Extent of external realm improvements
Buildings to be retained
Buildings to be demolished
Service vehicle access route
External Realm identified in SPD11 Appendix 13 according to quality of material condition
Good material condition
Average material condition
Poor material condition
Physics Building
Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information
Royal Fort House
Stuart House
Gatehouse
Prince Rupert’s Gate
Royal Fort Gardens
Area of Consented External Works Improvements
(now completed)
Hospital for Sick Children
Extent of Enabling Works Demolitions
0 50m25
Listed Building
Assumed location of designed Repton Landscape
Approximate location and alignment of selected historic boundaries or routes
Existing stone sett pathway to be retained
St. Michael’s Hill historic route
Existing location of listed Ivy Gate
Existing stone plinth
St. Michael’s Hill
Hospital for Sick Children
Physics Department by George Oatley
Proposed BioSciences Building
Proposed Maths Building
Royal Fort House
Listed Prince Rupert’s Gate
Gatehouse
Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information
Stuart House
Location of listed Ivy Gate as shown on the current site plan
TYNDALL AVENUE
0 50m25
Spatial Structure
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G
Physics Building
Proposed BioSciences Building
Proposed Maths Building
Royal Fort House
Stuart House
Gatehouse
Prince Rupert’s Gate
Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information
View to Wills Memorial Tower and Cabot
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Open garden landscape area to create spatial transition between the Royal Fort Gardens and the Phase 1 site.
Hard paved courtyard space for movement and informal gatherings, at the entrance to the Maths Building, incorporating the Ivy Gate.
University Walk, a pedestrian priority circular street linking around the Precinct as set out in SPD 11.
Pedestrian stepped link and open view from St Michael’s hill to the Physics Tower and Royal Fort Garden as set out in SPD 11.
East facing terraced garden landscape for University use. To be established until later phase development occurs.
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Key view
Interface with historic landscape
Key building elevations (existing)
Key building frontage to be created
Outdoor tutorial / classroom garden spaces with filtered pedestrian routes passing through.
Key point along new route E
Maths courtyard, a paved space accommodating movement, social activity and reduced servicing access. G
Public pavement
Future Building Land
Physics Building
Proposed BioSciences Building
Proposed Maths Building
Royal Fort House
Prince Rupert’s Gate
Gatehouse
Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information
Stuart House
TYNDALL AVENUE
Hospital for Sick Children
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS &DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Application boundary
Hard Landscape Elements:
Sett paving in natural stone
Paving flags in natural stone
Paving flags under maths building in natural stone
'Sun ray' paving detail in granite of varying colours and textures
Curved paving edging detail laid flush with paving
Paving edge strips in warm coloured stone along historic boundaries Paving flags in natural stone adjacent to Bio Building plinth area
Existing macadam surface
Existing and proposed buff colour resin bound aggregate paving
Existing and proposed (reclaimed) stone setts
Block paving area within Physics service area
Proposed Pennant natural stone steps with edge definition
Flush stone edge paving strip
Masterplan Key Soft Landscape Elements:
Shrub planting
Raised planting beds
Proposed tree planting (Ginkgo biloba and Liquidambar styraciflua)
Grass lawns
Existing shrub bed to be retained
Gravel garden with prairie style planting
Terraced garden with tiers of ornamental grasses
Green climbing plants on visual screen structure
Existing tree to be retained and protected
Landscape Features
Visual screen structure to service area
Stone planter walls to allow informal seating
Black granite plinth surrounding Ivy Gate
Paving / walling expressing former historic boundaries and plinths
Gabion basket walls in terraced garden
Proposed litter bins with University logo
Proposed bollards
Proposed external benches and seats
Stainless steel handrail
University orientation signage point
Proposed stainless steel Sheffield style cycle stands
