St David's 2 - Developer FINAL
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Transcript of St David's 2 - Developer FINAL
Chapman TaylorEvaluating the Design of St David’s 2
Chapman TaylorContents
• Location• Development brief• Site context• Design review: Establishing criteria
– Movement & legibility
– Space & quality of public realm
– Architecture & character
• Conclusions
Chapman TaylorLocation
Chapman TaylorLocation: Local scale
Chapman TaylorDevelopment brief
Chapman TaylorDevelopment brief
Chapman TaylorDevelopment brief
• Major retail-led, mixed-use extension of city centre development
• Client: St David’s Partnership (investment managers)
• Cost: £295 million (£675 million)• Composed of 6 projects – 3 will be discussed:
– Public realm & highway improvements
– St David’s: The new home of fashion in Wales
– Hayes apartments
Chapman TaylorDevelopment brief
• Timeline:– Application submitted: 2002 (revised 2005)
– Construction begins: 2006
– Completed: 2009
• 89,900m² - 39% of retail space in Cardiff:– Anchored by a 24,000m² department store (John Lewis)
– 160 retail units
– 304 apartments
– 27 affordable housing units
– 2,500 parking spaces
Chapman TaylorDesign brief
Chapman TaylorSite Context
• St David’s 2: – “Multi-layered concept, which responds to key aspects
of the site.”
• What are the key aspects?
Chapman TaylorSite Context
Chapman TaylorSite Context
Chapman TaylorSite Context
Chapman TaylorDesign review: Establishing criteria
• Criteria – Qualityreviewer (2010):– Movement & legibility
– Space & high quality of public realm
– Architecture & character
– Mixed uses
– Resources and efficiency
– Adaptability & resilience
• Using “By Design” (2000) and “TAN 12: Design” (2009)– Due to clarity; and chronology
Chapman TaylorMovement & legibility
• Ease of movement (By Design)/Access & movement (TAN 12)– Permeability
– Connection to transport infrastructure
– People before traffic – reduce reliance on car
– Access for all
• Legibility (Both)– Layout of the development
– Landmarks
– Recognisable routes
Chapman TaylorMovement & legibility
Chapman TaylorMovement & legibility
Chapman TaylorMovement & legibility
Chapman TaylorMovement & legibility
Chapman TaylorMovement & legibility
Chapman TaylorSpace & quality of public realm
• Continuity & enclosure (By Design)/Community safety (TAN 12)– Safety/surveillance
– Clear definition of public & private space
– Enclosure of space
• Quality of public realm (Both)– Attractive outdoor areas
– Amenities
– Minimising “dead” space
Chapman TaylorSpace & quality of public realm
Chapman TaylorSpace & quality of public realm
Chapman TaylorSpace & quality of public realm
Chapman TaylorArchitecture & character
• Character (Both)– Unique identity
– Enhancing local character
– Appropriate mix of uses
– Public art
– Scale (human)
• Innovative design (TAN 12)– Appearance
– Building/roof lines
Chapman TaylorArchitecture & character
Chapman TaylorArchitecture & character
Chapman TaylorArchitecture & character
Chapman TaylorArchitecture & character
Chapman TaylorConclusion
• Walkable, accessible, navigable and connected • High quality public realm• Enclosed and safe• Flagship architecture that is bold, modern and
contextual
• ST DAVID’S 2:– A capital city centre regeneration that
adapts to and enhances its context
Chapman Taylor
Any questions?
Thank you for listening
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WAG. (2009) Technical Advice Note 12: DESIGN [Online]. Available at: https://learningcentral.cf.ac.uk/bbcswebdav/pid-3182514-dt-content-rid-4722322_2/courses/1415-CP0322/tan12%2009.pdf [Accessed: 6 May].
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Steve Mapliss. (2007). The Hayes, before the building of St David’s 2 [Online]. Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/voice_of_fox/12104395735/in/photostream/ [Accessed: 6 May].
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