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
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Glass blocks (1hr f.r.)
Roofl light over stairwell
Common terrace
views dual aspect
views dual aspect
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RB
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DW
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WM
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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
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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
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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
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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