
Regatta HQ
by Fletcher Rae Architects and One Environments for Regatta The conversion of an existing industrial warehousing into the corporate head offices, provided an opportunity to
Proposals for new commercial, retail or other uses must be landscape-led and sited to allow for the creation of an attractive townscape that optimises active frontages, protects existing views whilst creating new ones, provides for active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More routes, new public realm and tree planting.
Introduce appropriate spacing, public realm and/or landscaping between buildings to achieve a sensitive urban grainThe pattern of the arrangement of street blocks, plots and their buildings in a settlement. The degree to which an area’s pattern of blocks and plot subdivisions is respectively small and frequent (fine grain), or large and infrequent (coarse grain). Urban grain is a key component of defining the character of a place. More and to avoid overly long frontages and perimeter blocks without appropriate spacing between buildings.
Large buildings have a more significant impact on their surroundings, even if that includes other large buildings. Proper consideration should be given when planning sites to optimise opportunities for place makingRecognising the distinctiveness of individual locations in plans, policies and proposals, and responding accordingly. More through the creation of attractive streets, spaces and landscaping.
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High quality hard and soft landscaping schemes must be used to bring a softer appearance and a human scaleThe use within development of elements which relate well in size to an individual human being and their assembly in a way which makes people feel comfortable rather than overwhelmed. More to the environment around the building, particularly large scale commercial buildings. Address the boundaries of the site with high quality hard and soft landscaping to improve public facing boundaries and areas of public realm.
Town centre developments may not require a landscape buffer but should nevertheless provide a high quality public realm interface.
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The design of the ground floor should encourage day and night time active uses. Commerical and non-residential buildings should not ignore the pedestrian experience and the street environment in which they are situated. An active and inviting frontage is essential on primary elevations, with entrances that are welcoming and well landscaped.
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Building is set back with an outdoor area for ground floor cafe
Building is set back at first floor to allow small terrace area for office staff
The office building overhangs at first floor to create a retail collonade
The office building has no set back and entrance is directly from public realm
The office building has no set back with a retail use on ground floor
The building is set back for car parking. This will allow be allowed if adequate space for paths and landscape is provided
The scale, nature and location of non-residential buildings means that they very often stand out. Therefore they must project a positive image of that place by being attractive, inviting and creating an environment which encourages activity and social interaction.
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Site layouts should be legible, buildings should have a clear and distinct form and provide an interesting elevation to the street to aid wayfindingBetter wayfinding means improving the ease with which people can navigate themselves to, from and within a place or development. More. Commercial developments should encourage pedestrian and cyclist permeabilityThe degree to which an area has a variety of pleasant, convenient and safe routes through it. More and connectivity to active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More networks, avoiding cul-de-sacs wherever possibility.
Applicants should demonstrate how the site’s internal movement network is connected to the wider area for both vehicles and active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More and how the layout is legible to those both using and passing through the site.
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This example of a business park shows how the fine grainThe pattern of the arrangement of street blocks, plots and their buildings in a settlement. The degree to which an area’s pattern of blocks and plot subdivisions is respectively small and frequent (fine grain), or large and infrequent (coarse grain). Urban grain is a key component of defining the character of a place. More of smaller buildings are arranged around a network of connected circulation routes. This creates a series of spaces and numerous walking routes within and out of the development.
WayfindingBetter wayfinding means improving the ease with which people can navigate themselves to, from and within a place or development. More has the function to inform people of the surroundings in the (unfamiliar) built environment, it is important to show information at strategic points to guide people in the right direction.
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Consideration must be given to the strategy for fire and emergency access, waste collection, cleaning and repairs from the outset and include a servicing strategy. Waste collection vehicles must be able to get within 10 metres of the waste collection point. The design impact of these aspects must be fully considered and sensitively incorporated into the building and site design.
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