COUNCILLORS’ MEETING 15.12.14

Site of Victoria House, London Road North Cheam, London Borough of SuttonProposals for Victoria House, North Cheam, London Borough of SuttonProposals for Victoria House, North Cheam, London Borough of Sutton

1. Massing

- Maintain ‘gap’ to maximise sunlight and create an active an enlivened rear courtyard.

Cheam North and Worcester Park Local CommitteeThursday, 5th March, 2015

Site of Victoria House, London RoadNorth Cheam, London Borough of Sutton

COUNCILLORS’ MEETING 15.12.14

Site of Victoria House, London Road North Cheam, London Borough of SuttonProposals for Victoria House, North Cheam, London Borough of SuttonProposals for Victoria House, North Cheam, London Borough of Sutton

1. Massing

- Maintain ‘gap’ to maximise sunlight and create an active an enlivened rear courtyard.

CompetitionCollective Architecture Winning Submission

strong residential neighbourhoods connect and feed the commercial

good public transport links

bus stops

bad connection / break in street frontage

poor urban realm prohibits foot fall and weakens commercial

to St Helier Railway Station & Morden Underground

Cheam Common Road

Malden Road

London Road

poor landmark alien character

to Worcester Park Railway Station

to Stoneleigh Railway Station

to Cheam Railway Station

'all day' parking not convenience

end on parking well policed

makes for good convenience parking

busy commercial street

Church Hill R

oad

evening

morning

private space overshadowed

strong street trees not continued at site

good solar aspect not exploited

evening

good solar aspect fully exploited

twin towers form distinctive landmark

stepped connection continues the street frontage

mass broken down

towers allow multiple aspect

morning

afternoon noon

the sunny communal rear garden is

accessed by all bringing a sense of belonging

creating a gap forms a south facing communal

garden linked to the public realm on London Road

towers minimise overshadowing and let light through

mass steps down to match scale of residential neighbourhood

distinctive landmark strengthens node / intersection

and creates an identity for Cheam

towers step down linking residential and commercial neighbourhoods

multi functional sunny and vibrant urban realm, linked directly to the shops which benefit from footfall

afternoon

light material bounces the sunlight for all

strong street trees carried along Church Hill Road and into the urban realm on London Road connecting neighbourhoods

sunlight steams between the towers

the communal garden enjoys direct sunlight

5.1 Proposal for Victoria House, Cheam, LB Sutton 5.2 Enhancing Cheam's Urban Realm

Existing site, Neighbourhood and Analysis Enhancing Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

Connecting the Sun to the Urban RealmExisting Massing, Urban Realm and Orientation Proposed Massing, Orientation and linking Commercial to Urban Realm

Identity and Connectivity

Sheet 1 - Site Analysis and Concept Diagrams

Sheet 2 - Ordering Principles,Tenures, Public Realm and Distribution

Roof mounted photovoltaics

Affordable housing positioned at ground floor/ terrace level Additional affordable housing units in block C

Stair well A

Stair well B

Stair well C

Orientated to suit the sun path

Green balconies

All apartments with corner windows

Private parking courtyard

Tree lined street pattern continued into courtyard

Possible market area

London Road

Church Hill Road

Tree lined street

Views across London

South facing public realm

Open aspect

Panoramic views

Sun filters through to basement level

Planted boundary

Parking undercroft

South facing terrace

Neighbouring private lane

Open public realm

Pedestrian through flow

Prominent positions for new retail with clear visibility from main junction

Bike racks Visual connections through

Cafe opens out

South facing

Two distinct building forms carefully orientated to maximise sun All apartments with corner windows (either south facing or with panoramic views across London) South facing terraces stepping upwards to maximise daylighting. Crevis-like apertures created to allow trees to grow though. Colourful planting. Climbing plants and feature trellises. The greening of the terraces and balconies to echo the predominant tree-lined street scape.  A visual connection south. Existing parking reconfigured along Church Hill Road. To be developed in discussions with the Roads department. Consideration given to lighting in the evening time.  A pleasant and safe 24 hour public realm. Affordable housing units predominently at ground level. To assist in reducing the service charges associated with lifts. All with access to outdoor terrace or private garden. Upper storey affordable housing in block C.

Simple, cost effective measures to enhance the public realm. Making the most of the existing features: the variety of semi mature trees and ornamental planting. Opportunity to work with LB Sutton in the development of the planting proposals.  Consulting a landscaping architect with specialist consideration given to seasonal and native planting Public realm retained as open-planned for maximum flexibility.  Allowing street markets to take place. Designed to be low maintenance and robust. Terrace in three types of paving slab.  Hard wearing.  Reclaimed slate feature beds. Rainwater harvesting. Solar photovolatics roof mounted in optimum orientation, no overshadowing. Consideration given to ensuring all PV panels are easily accessible for maintenance. All residents with access to a sun terrace.  Areas for outdoor seating. Ground floor residents with access to a balcony or their own private terrace. Private parking courtyard, no access for the public. Semi undercroft as an alternative to basement parking. 50% residential parking (in accordance with requirements for a maximum of 1 parking space per apartment) Covered cycle parking for residents and staff. All bins, recycling and service areas hidden from view.

Wheelchair accessible apartments at end terrace

Neighbourhoods Connectivity Distinctive Legacy

Scottish Parliament Terraced Roof

High line New York

Byron Street Collective Architecture

Harvest, Collective Architecture

Precedents

Timber yard Dublin by O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects

Clapham One, Egret West

Precedents

CompetitionCollective Architecture Winning Submission

Sheet 4 - Dwelling Types and the Needs of Residents

3 Bed 5 Person 89sqm

1 Bed 2 Person 51.6sqm

2 Bed 4 Person 73sqm

views dual aspect

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Glass blocks (1hr f.r.)

Roofl light over stairwell

Common terrace

views dual aspect

views dual aspect

FF

FF

RB

RB

DW

DW

WM

WM

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RB

WM

WM

DW

RB

DW

RB

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5.1 Proposal for Victoria House, Cheam, LB Sutton 5.2 Enhancing Cheam's Urban Realm

supports saleability

accomodate furniture

access zones

maximise solar gain

13.5 sqm

13.5 sqm

12.2 sqm

12.2 sqm

27 sqm

27 sqm

ST

ST

5.6 sqm

5.6 sqm

12.7 sqm

27 sqm

33.4 sqm

7.4 sqm5 sqm

interior qualitycharacter and materiality

1m0 5m

maximise solar gain

compliance with LHDG

growing balconies

seat communal areas encourage social interaction

ST

ST

ST

ST

12 sqm

8 sqm

13.5 sqm

CompetitionCollective Architecture Winning Submission

The 1960’s concrete building located on the eastern corner of the Queen Victoria junction is a potential candidate for redevelopment considering its prominent location and potential to improve the legibilityand attractiveness of the area. This site could be an important gateway site given its crossroads location and should emphasise the urban structure of its location.

London Borough of Sutton - Tall Building Study: Gillespies. 2008.

Context

London Road follows the line of a Roman Road (Stane S t re e t ) t h a t c o n n e c t s London and Chichester.

c.1910Picture of Lower Cheam Farm on Cheam Common Road, grew mostly mint and lavender, giving Lavender Corner its name.

1920 Queen Victoria Pubtimber construction

1935replaced by a bigger Queen Victoria Pub often used as a jazz club.

1965Modernist avant-garde style c o n c r e t e b u i l d i n g . M u l t i p u r p o s e d e s i g n ; combining a shopping centre, office block and car park.It is now derelict after being left empty since 2006.

Historical context

Context Materials

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Context Open Spaces

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strong residential neighbourhoods connect and feed the commercial

good public transport links

bus stops

bad connection / break in street frontage

poor urban realm prohibits foot fall and weakens commercial

to St Helier Railway Station & Morden Underground

Cheam Common Road

Malden Road

London Road

poor landmark alien character

to Worcester Park Railway Station

to Stoneleigh Railway Station

to Cheam Railway Station

'all day' parking not convenience

end on parking well policed

makes for good convenience parking

busy commercial street

Church Hill R

oad

evening

morning

private space overshadowed

strong street trees not continued at site

good solar aspect not exploited

evening

good solar aspect fully exploited

twin towers form distinctive landmark

stepped connection continues the street frontage

mass broken down

towers allow multiple aspect

morning

afternoon noon

the sunny communal rear garden is

accessed by all bringing a sense of belonging

creating a gap forms a south facing communal

garden linked to the public realm on London Road

towers minimise overshadowing and let light through

mass steps down to match scale of residential neighbourhood

distinctive landmark strengthens node / intersection

and creates an identity for Cheam

towers step down linking residential and commercial neighbourhoods

multi functional sunny and vibrant urban realm, linked directly to the shops which benefit from footfall

afternoon

light material bounces the sunlight for all

strong street trees carried along Church Hill Road and into the urban realm on London Road connecting neighbourhoods

sunlight steams between the towers

the communal garden enjoys direct sunlight

5.1 Proposal for Victoria House, Cheam, LB Sutton 5.2 Enhancing Cheam's Urban Realm

Existing site, Neighbourhood and Analysis Enhancing Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

Connecting the Sun to the Urban RealmExisting Massing, Urban Realm and Orientation Proposed Massing, Orientation and linking Commercial to Urban Realm

Identity and Connectivity

Sheet 1 - Site Analysis and Concept DiagramsDesign ApproachExisting Street

strong residential neighbourhoods connect and feed the commercial

good public transport links

bus stops

bad connection / break in street frontage

poor urban realm prohibits foot fall and weakens commercial

to St Helier Railway Station & Morden Underground

Cheam Common Road

Malden Road

London Road

poor landmark alien character

to Worcester Park Railway Station

to Stoneleigh Railway Station

to Cheam Railway Station

'all day' parking not convenience

end on parking well policed

makes for good convenience parking

busy commercial street

Church Hill R

oad

evening

morning

private space overshadowed

strong street trees not continued at site

good solar aspect not exploited

evening

good solar aspect fully exploited

twin towers form distinctive landmark

stepped connection continues the street frontage

mass broken down

towers allow multiple aspect

morning

afternoon noon

the sunny communal rear garden is

accessed by all bringing a sense of belonging

creating a gap forms a south facing communal

garden linked to the public realm on London Road

towers minimise overshadowing and let light through

mass steps down to match scale of residential neighbourhood

distinctive landmark strengthens node / intersection

and creates an identity for Cheam

towers step down linking residential and commercial neighbourhoods

multi functional sunny and vibrant urban realm, linked directly to the shops which benefit from footfall

afternoon

light material bounces the sunlight for all

strong street trees carried along Church Hill Road and into the urban realm on London Road connecting neighbourhoods

sunlight steams between the towers

the communal garden enjoys direct sunlight

5.1 Proposal for Victoria House, Cheam, LB Sutton 5.2 Enhancing Cheam's Urban Realm

Existing site, Neighbourhood and Analysis Enhancing Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

Connecting the Sun to the Urban RealmExisting Massing, Urban Realm and Orientation Proposed Massing, Orientation and linking Commercial to Urban Realm

Identity and Connectivity

Sheet 1 - Site Analysis and Concept DiagramsDesign ApproachConnectivity and Identity

strong residential neighbourhoods connect and feed the commercial

good public transport links

bus stops

bad connection / break in street frontage

poor urban realm prohibits foot fall and weakens commercial

to St Helier Railway Station & Morden Underground

Cheam Common Road

Malden Road

London Road

poor landmark alien character

to Worcester Park Railway Station

to Stoneleigh Railway Station

to Cheam Railway Station

'all day' parking not convenience

end on parking well policed

makes for good convenience parking

busy commercial street

Church Hill R

oad

evening

morning

private space overshadowed

strong street trees not continued at site

good solar aspect not exploited

evening

good solar aspect fully exploited

twin towers form distinctive landmark

stepped connection continues the street frontage

mass broken down

towers allow multiple aspect

morning

afternoon noon

the sunny communal rear garden is

accessed by all bringing a sense of belonging

creating a gap forms a south facing communal

garden linked to the public realm on London Road

towers minimise overshadowing and let light through

mass steps down to match scale of residential neighbourhood

distinctive landmark strengthens node / intersection

and creates an identity for Cheam

towers step down linking residential and commercial neighbourhoods

multi functional sunny and vibrant urban realm, linked directly to the shops which benefit from footfall

afternoon

light material bounces the sunlight for all

strong street trees carried along Church Hill Road and into the urban realm on London Road connecting neighbourhoods

sunlight steams between the towers

the communal garden enjoys direct sunlight

5.1 Proposal for Victoria House, Cheam, LB Sutton 5.2 Enhancing Cheam's Urban Realm

Existing site, Neighbourhood and Analysis Enhancing Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

Connecting the Sun to the Urban RealmExisting Massing, Urban Realm and Orientation Proposed Massing, Orientation and linking Commercial to Urban Realm

Identity and Connectivity

Sheet 1 - Site Analysis and Concept DiagramsDesign ApproachUrban Realm and Neighbourhood

strong residential neighbourhoods connect and feed the commercial

good public transport links

bus stops

bad connection / break in street frontage

poor urban realm prohibits foot fall and weakens commercial

to St Helier Railway Station & Morden Underground

Cheam Common Road

Malden Road

London Road

poor landmark alien character

to Worcester Park Railway Station

to Stoneleigh Railway Station

to Cheam Railway Station

'all day' parking not convenience

end on parking well policed

makes for good convenience parking

busy commercial street

Church Hill R

oad

evening

morning

private space overshadowed

strong street trees not continued at site

good solar aspect not exploited

evening

good solar aspect fully exploited

twin towers form distinctive landmark

stepped connection continues the street frontage

mass broken down

towers allow multiple aspect

morning

afternoon noon

the sunny communal rear garden is

accessed by all bringing a sense of belonging

creating a gap forms a south facing communal

garden linked to the public realm on London Road

towers minimise overshadowing and let light through

mass steps down to match scale of residential neighbourhood

distinctive landmark strengthens node / intersection

and creates an identity for Cheam

towers step down linking residential and commercial neighbourhoods

multi functional sunny and vibrant urban realm, linked directly to the shops which benefit from footfall

afternoon

light material bounces the sunlight for all

strong street trees carried along Church Hill Road and into the urban realm on London Road connecting neighbourhoods

sunlight steams between the towers

the communal garden enjoys direct sunlight

5.1 Proposal for Victoria House, Cheam, LB Sutton 5.2 Enhancing Cheam's Urban Realm

Existing site, Neighbourhood and Analysis Enhancing Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

Connecting the Sun to the Urban RealmExisting Massing, Urban Realm and Orientation Proposed Massing, Orientation and linking Commercial to Urban Realm

Identity and Connectivity

Sheet 1 - Site Analysis and Concept Diagrams

Design ApproachOrientation and Frontage

strong residential neighbourhoods connect and feed the commercial

good public transport links

bus stops

bad connection / break in street frontage

poor urban realm prohibits foot fall and weakens commercial

to St Helier Railway Station & Morden Underground

Cheam Common Road

Malden Road

London Road

poor landmark alien character

to Worcester Park Railway Station

to Stoneleigh Railway Station

to Cheam Railway Station

'all day' parking not convenience

end on parking well policed

makes for good convenience parking

busy commercial street

Church Hill R

oad

evening

morning

private space overshadowed

strong street trees not continued at site

good solar aspect not exploited

evening

good solar aspect fully exploited

twin towers form distinctive landmark

stepped connection continues the street frontage

mass broken down

towers allow multiple aspect

morning

afternoon noon

the sunny communal rear garden is

accessed by all bringing a sense of belonging

creating a gap forms a south facing communal

garden linked to the public realm on London Road

towers minimise overshadowing and let light through

mass steps down to match scale of residential neighbourhood

distinctive landmark strengthens node / intersection

and creates an identity for Cheam

towers step down linking residential and commercial neighbourhoods

multi functional sunny and vibrant urban realm, linked directly to the shops which benefit from footfall

afternoon

light material bounces the sunlight for all

strong street trees carried along Church Hill Road and into the urban realm on London Road connecting neighbourhoods

sunlight steams between the towers

the communal garden enjoys direct sunlight

5.1 Proposal for Victoria House, Cheam, LB Sutton 5.2 Enhancing Cheam's Urban Realm

Existing site, Neighbourhood and Analysis Enhancing Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

Connecting the Sun to the Urban RealmExisting Massing, Urban Realm and Orientation Proposed Massing, Orientation and linking Commercial to Urban Realm

Identity and Connectivity

Sheet 1 - Site Analysis and Concept Diagrams

Design ApproachMaximise Direct Sunlight

Design Development

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

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Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

1. Massing

2. Urban Realm

3. Transport

1. Massing

- Maintain ‘gap’ to maximise sunlight and create an active an enlivened rear courtyard. - Building steps and upper floors set back so that lower floors reflect adjacent building heights.

- Building line pulled back to maximise urban realm.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

_02 _03 _04 _05 _06 _07 _08 _09 _10

UPPER FLOORS

1. Massing

1. Massing

- Building steps and upper floors set back so that lower floors reflect adjacent building heights.

1. Massing

- Maintain ‘gap’ to maximise sunlight and create an active an enlivened rear courtyard.

North Cheam Crossroads

The South, West and East corners are lined with many local, independent shops alongside a few restaurants, a bank and the local Post Office.

North Cheam Farmers’ Market held on the third Saturday of each month organised by Ecolocal and started as part of the Outer London Fund. Current market located outside Post Office, Lavender Corner9am - 1.30pm

2. Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

2. Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

- Public space radiates from each block

- Building and public realm acts as a continuation of the street as it leads around the corner.

- Emphasises the spatial quality of the corner.

2. Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

- Green area encloses the extent of the public area; therefore, creates a separation from the road.

- Forms a space sheltered from wind and noise.

- Edges better defined through tree planting.

2. Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

- Lavender beds.

- Lavender planted around green area.

- Historic connection to Lavender Corner.

2. Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

- Shopfronts

- Shops on ground floor integrate with existing pattern of local street.

2. Urban Realm and Neighbourhood

3. Transport

- Access relocated to allow continuation of public realm around the corner.

- Safer configuration.

- Access and egress arrangement maintained.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

BASEMENT PLAN

3. Transport

Parking levels

Residential - 50 spaces(no stackers)

Commercial - 9 spaces

6 spaces more than previous presentation

3. Transport

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

12.11.14

Commercial - Approx 840 sqm

Residential

Ground First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh EighthNinth Tenth

Total

05 units13 units13 units10 units09 units08 units06 units06 units04 units04 units02 units

80 units

15.12.14

Commercial - Approx 760 sqm

Residential

Ground First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh EighthNinth Tenth Eleventh

Total

05 units14 units (+1)13 units 10 units09 units09 units (+1)08 units (+2)05 units (-1)05 units (+1)05 units (+1)05 units (+3)03 units (+3)

91 units

Accommodation Schedule

12.11.14

Commercial - Approx 840 sqm

Residential

Ground First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh EighthNinth Tenth

Total

05 units13 units13 units10 units09 units08 units06 units06 units04 units04 units02 units

80 units

15.12.14

Commercial - Approx 760 sqm

Residential

Ground First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh EighthNinth Tenth Eleventh

Total

05 units14 units (+1)13 units 10 units09 units09 units (+1)08 units (+2)05 units (-1)05 units (+1)05 units (+1)05 units (+3)03 units (+3)

91 units

Accommodation Schedule

12.11.14

Commercial - Approx 840 sqm

Residential

Ground First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh EighthNinth Tenth

Total

05 units13 units13 units10 units09 units08 units06 units06 units04 units04 units02 units

80 units

15.12.14

Commercial - Approx 760 sqm

Residential

Ground First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh EighthNinth Tenth Eleventh

Total

05 units14 units (+1)13 units 10 units09 units09 units (+1)08 units (+2)05 units (-1)05 units (+1)05 units (+1)05 units (+3)03 units (+3)

91 units

Accommodation Schedule

Competition

Commercial - Approx 840 sqm

Residential

Ground First SecondThirdFourth Fifth Sixth SeventhEighthNinth Tenth Eleventh

Total

05 units10 units13 units11 units11 units10 units07 units05 units05 units05 units02 units02 units

86 units

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

- Location of circulation cores- Rationalise blocks- Review of parking

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Design DevelopmentPlanners and Design Panel

Next Steps

Victoria House Victoria House Victoria House Victoria House –––– Target Key DatesTarget Key DatesTarget Key DatesTarget Key Dates

Design Development

Public Consultation

Planning Application

Planning Determination Period

Planning Decision

Demolition

Main Build - Start on Site

Jan Feb Mar

2015 2016

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Next steps

Community Engagement: Cheam Fields Primary School

Next Steps