Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool by Haworth Tompkins The challenge for the new Everyman Theatre was to replace and re-present an iconic Liverpool institution at the centre
Commercial and non-residential buildings
Scale and Form
Introduction
The scale and form of new buildings must reflect that of the surrounding site context. Generally, the larger the building, the more attention needs to be paid to the form and massing to lessen its impact on the surroundings, and allow daylight and sunlight into amenityThe desirable or useful features of a building or place which support its ongoing use and enjoyment by building occupants, residents, visitors, workers etc. It is usually understood to mean visual and aural amenity. Factors relevant to amenity include the general characteristics of the locality (including the presence of any feature of historic, architectural, cultural or similar interest), daylight, sunlight, outlook, privacy, air quality, effects of wind, odour, noise and vibration. Amenity should be preserved, so potential impacts need to be assessed and managed. More spaces and buildings that would otherwise be in shade. Most large scale industrial buildings tend to appear non-descript and therefore careful thought is needed in relation to the form, profile and external appearance to create interesting buildings and improve place makingRecognising the distinctiveness of individual locations in plans, policies and proposals, and responding accordingly. More.
Codes in this Section
Features of commercial scale and form
NRSF 1
Scale and form
CODE
Description
Compliance
CODE
Scale and form of buildings must reflect that of the surrounding site context.
Description
Developments within existing places will be required to reflect the established scale and form in the surrounding context. Continuing the scale and form of new development in a local area is important in strengthening the visual characterCharacter includes all of the elements that go to make a place, how it looks and feels, its geography and landscape, its noises and smells, activity, people and businesses. This character should be understood as a starting point for all development. Character can be understood at three levels; the area type in which the site sits, its surroundings and the features of the site. More of existing places. Consider the impact of the building on the skyline. Buildings which are too large and inarticulate can feel oppressive and detract from other aspects of the surroundings. Large buildings can become iconic in their own right – use the building form to make a statement and be memorable. Continuing the dominant form and profile of development in a local area is important in strengthening the visual characterCharacter includes all of the elements that go to make a place, how it looks and feels, its geography and landscape, its noises and smells, activity, people and businesses. This character should be understood as a starting point for all development. Character can be understood at three levels; the area type in which the site sits, its surroundings and the features of the site. More of existing places. Trafford’s places have a distinctive visual characterCharacter includes all of the elements that go to make a place, how it looks and feels, its geography and landscape, its noises and smells, activity, people and businesses. This character should be understood as a starting point for all development. Character can be understood at three levels; the area type in which the site sits, its surroundings and the features of the site. More, often as a result of the rhythm, form and profile of its buildings.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Area types:
- In New Places it should be demonstrated how this element fits in with a masterplan or Design Framework for the whole of the place.
Documents required:
- Site plan
- Floor plans, elevations and sections
- Figure ground diagrams and street scenes
- Code requirement signposted in the Design and Access Statement
NRSF 2
Roof form
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Roof forms must reflect the surrounding site context.
Description
Varied roof forms which complement and enhance the surrounding roofscape are encouraged. Pitched roofs or angled roofs are preferred. Pitched roofscapes add interest and variety to the characterCharacter includes all of the elements that go to make a place, how it looks and feels, its geography and landscape, its noises and smells, activity, people and businesses. This character should be understood as a starting point for all development. Character can be understood at three levels; the area type in which the site sits, its surroundings and the features of the site. More of the area.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Documents required:
- Elevations and street scenes
- Code requirement signposted in the Design and Access Statement
NRSF 3
Setbacks at roof level
CODE
Description
Compliance
CODE
Where set backs at roof level are used, the set back element must be designed as an integral part of the building using matching materials.
Description
Set backs should not simply be used as a method of achieving additional height, should generally be applied on all sides of the building and the materials used should generally match those used on the rest of the building. Cladding solutions should be avoided.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Documents required:
- Elevations, floor plans and street scenes
- Code requirement signposted in the Design and Access Statement
NRSF 4
Daylight, sunlight and overshadowing
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Description
Compliance
CODE
The scale and form of the building must be designed to allow daylight and sunlight into amenityThe desirable or useful features of a building or place which support its ongoing use and enjoyment by building occupants, residents, visitors, workers etc. It is usually understood to mean visual and aural amenity. Factors relevant to amenity include the general characteristics of the locality (including the presence of any feature of historic, architectural, cultural or similar interest), daylight, sunlight, outlook, privacy, air quality, effects of wind, odour, noise and vibration. Amenity should be preserved, so potential impacts need to be assessed and managed. More spaces and buildings.
Description
Solar studies should be used to demonstrate that new development is in general compliance with the guidelines set out in the BRE guidance in terms of the impacts of daylight, sunlight and overshadowing. It is acknowledged that certain development uses such as industrial buildings and warehouses would not lend themselves to this requirement, but where other uses form a part of the development every effort should be made to ensure that they are served by daylight and sunlight.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Area types:
- In New Places – High Rise, High Density it should be demonstrated how this element fits in with a masterplan or Design Framework for the whole of the place if relevant.
Documents required:
- Solar studies or BRE compliant Daylight and Sunlight Assessment if required by the Council’s adopted Validation. Checklist.
Commercial scale and form case studies
Oldham Town Hall
Oldham Town Hall by BDP for Oldham Council The development ensures certain architectural features and decorations are retained while allowing the building to have a
One Angel Square
One Angel Square Manchester by 3D Reid for the Co-Operative Group Map Street View Map Street View One Angel Square is an award-winning £100 million
Here East, London
Here East, London by Hawkins/Brown for Here East, Infinity SDC and Delancey Map Street View Map Street View This project involves the transformation of the
