Keybridge House
Keybridge House by Chapman Taylor and Allies and Morrison for Mount Anvil The concept design, by architects Allies and Morrison, includes a rich mix of
Location and
Siting
Scale and
Massing
Massing
Plan and
Layout
Layout
Boundaries and EdgesBoundaries and edges are an integral part of the urban design process, defining the limits and transitions between different spaces, providing a sense of place through visual, social, and physical cues.
Elevational Treatment
Tall Buildings
Plan and Layout
Introduction
The internal layout of tall buildings must provide good quality internal environments that promote health and wellbeing. They should relate well to spaces around them and contribute to social interaction and inclusion.
Features of tall building plan and layout
- Dual aspect spaces to create well-lit spaces
- Double height, well-articulated entrance lobbies
- Safe and secure entrances
TBPL 1
Dual aspect
CODE
Description
Compliance
CODE
All tall buildings must maximise the opportunities for dual aspect spaces to be delivered.
Description
The creation of dual aspectDual aspect houses or apartments have been designed to have [openable] windows on two or more walls, allowing for increased levels of natural daylight, sunlight and cross ventilation. internal spaces is essential, increasing the opportunity for natural daylight, sunlight for at least part of the day year round, views and privacy. Where it is not feasible to deliver dual aspectDual aspect houses or apartments have been designed to have [openable] windows on two or more walls, allowing for increased levels of natural daylight, sunlight and cross ventilation. units, floor plans must be designed to maximise the amount of apartments with a dual aspectDual aspect houses or apartments have been designed to have [openable] windows on two or more walls, allowing for increased levels of natural daylight, sunlight and cross ventilation.. People like sunlight, it is seen as providing light and warmth, making rooms look bright and cheerful and also having a therapeutic health giving effect.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the Code has been complied with.
Documents required:
- Floor plans, elevation and section drawings
- Accommodation schedule.
- Code requirement signposted in the Design and Access Statement.
Examples
Internal corridor slab; Apartment units in a long horizontal shape building should have longest elevations facing south and place core or services on north elevation
Internal corridor tower; apartments with small floorspace can maximize dual aspectDual aspect houses or apartments have been designed to have [openable] windows on two or more walls, allowing for increased levels of natural daylight, sunlight and cross ventilation. apartments and have core on northern elevation
sunpath
window elevations
dual aspect unit
TBPL 2
Entrances and lobby spaces
CODE
Description
Compliance
CODE
Entrance lobby spaces must be formed in the principal elevation; clearly articulated; well detailed; accessible from the main highway by foot; well-lit; integral to the overall architecture of the building; and, finished in robust materials.
Description
Entrances must be legible, safe, incorporate secure entry facilities and provide a clear transition between public and private areas. Use the building form to emphasise the entrance and use design features such as splays and recesses to create interest and shelter. Building signage and numbering should be bespoke and integrated into the design of the building and entrance in robust and permanent materials.
Entrance lobby spaces should be a minimum of two storeys in height and provide a generous lobby at the principal ground floor entrance , so as not to feel cramped and to provide enough space for seating and conversation which does not compromise circulation space. Post boxes should be located in a convenient and secure location near the building’s main entrance. They should ideally be integrated into the design of the entrance lobby.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the Code has been complied with.
Documents required:
- Facade design analysis
- Floorplans and site plans
- Elevation and section drawings
- Code requirement signposted in the Design and Access Statement.
Examples
Tall Building Plan and Layout Case Studies
Dockley Apartments
Dockley Apartments by Studio Woodroffe Papa for Matching Green Ltd The redevelopment of the Dockley Road Industrial Estate is part of a wider scheme transforming the railway
Clapham One
Clapham One by Studio Egret West The 12-storey building is formed of a series of curved, white masonry volumes that are articulated to break down
