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58-60 ROMFORD ROAD

This scheme delivered offices and 20 keyworker flats on behalf of Toynbee Housing Association. Located on a heavily contaminated brownfield site in Stratford town centre, this project comprised the conversion of a Georgian grade II listed semi-detached property and the creation of a mews development around a landscaped courtyard. The new build element allowed the original rear garden to be re-established, and is contemporary in design and materials yet sympathetic to its listed neighbour.

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA MASTERPLAN

Stock Woolstencroft, together with Urban Practitioners, has recently prepared a masterplan for Renaissance Southend. This will structure and co-ordinate diversification of the town over a 15 year development programme, encouraging Southend to become a vibrant 'city-by-the-sea'. The masterplan features clustering and a mix of uses, together with a public realm strategy which reconnects the town centre to the seafront to ensure that more people are encouraged to use and enjoy Southend's facilities. The plan sets targets of 2,600 homes, 57,000sqm retail space, 37,000sqm office space, 5,000sqm space for convenience goods and 3,500sqm leisure space. Stock Woolstencroft undertook an engaged, hands-on process, which enabled this masterplan vision to be developed side-by-side with the client.

THE SELECTION

The Selection is a bespoke, high-quality design solution to what was a site in real need of regeneration. Formerly Annandale primary school, the Greenwich development unsurprisingly attracted intense local scrutiny leading to delays at the planning stages: unlike the brownfield sites around the 2012 Olympics, this existed in a well-established setting, which needed to be carefully addressed. Stock Woolstencroft responded to the concerns of residents and the unique features of the site to deliver a sophisticated design, which responds well to constraints in terms of scope, scale and massing. The buildings are confidently and crisply detailed and in the central courtyard, long-facing facades are given a layered treatment of iroko panels, screens and balcony framing, which together generate depth and visual interest. Modulations in materials are effective in heightening the contrast between external street frontages and the softer realm of the courtyard. The development also addresses the conservation context: the elevation widths match those of nearby Victorian terraces and London stock bricks also link the new build back to the older buildings.

ICONA

With a brief to deliver a high-quality, landmark building and drive the long-term regeneration of Stratford, Icona transforms a derelict site, overlooking the Olympic Park, into a mixed-use scheme delivering 249 apartments and 1,000 sq m commercial space in an 18-storey tower and two blocks of seven and four storeys. Led by a detailed urban analysis of the emerging townscape, the scheme was designed with a bold elliptical shape and clad with a brightly coloured façade to cement its prominent status. Inspiration for the elevations came from studying the work of artist Donald Judd, particularly his use of bold, regular forms, strong colours and industrial materials. A central landscaped courtyard connects the blocks and encourages an integrated community, as well as allowing the ability to extend a new walkway through to the river frontage. Making extensive use of Modern Methods of Construction, the external envelope of steel and glass balconies, aluminium panels and distinctive fins were prefabricated and their installation completed without scaffolding. Prefabricated elements were used throughout and unusually, the 87 affordable units use the same materials and style as the open market homes making it a tenure blind development.

95-99 BARKING ROAD

This £6.9 million, mixed-tenure, mixed-use scheme in Canning Town is designed as three distinct cubic structures: one as a transparent form, one as a gold ‘box’ and one as a ‘cast’ box. A protected London plane tree became a key design driver, helping to separate out and distinguish the cubic forms and contrasting finishes. The striking modern design brings together a palette of rich materials, including glass and aluminium panels finished in deep bronze, silver and gold. The first and second layers use progressive alpolic rain screen cladding, whilst rendered block work is used on the third. The result is a highly individualistic design which demonstrates a successful combination of high quality urban housing and contemporary, dynamic architecture. The scheme, on a former unused petrol station site, dovetails with the Canning Town and Custom House Masterplan and is a precursor to the area’s wider regeneration, making a strong statement about its future vibrancy and success. The scheme won the Best Designed Scheme award at the 2008 Affordable Home Ownership Awards.

GREENWICH PENINSULA

This scheme is the first residential building in the development of 80 hectares of Greenwich Peninsula over the next 15 years – London’s largest single regeneration project. The building comprises a mixture of one, two, three and four-bedroom flats, maisonettes and townhouses on the southern part of the Peninsula overlooking the Thames. 229 new homes will be created in total in a single residential block, rising to a maximum of 20 storeys in height. The design seeks to address the close-up, mid-range and distant views of the three elements of the urban block through variations in complexity of composition, material richness and scale. A consistent palette of blue facing brickwork, powder coated metal cladding, insulated render and timber weatherboarding is used across the three elements to unify the whole. In support of the masterplan’s strong sustainability agenda, this development will achieve an EcoHomes ‘Excellent’ rating 10% renewable energy and large areas of landscaped green and brown roof terraces and green wall elements.

150 HIGH STREET STRATFORD

150 High Street Stratford is a landmark project for Stratford and for London. It is located at the approach to the Olympic Games, opposite the Olympic coach station and will effectively ‘announce’ the entrance to the event. A key design feature is a fine curvilinear building, which at 43-storeys will be one of the tallest residential buildings in London. This scheme will exemplify the regeneration pace set by the Games when the world’s eyes are on London in 2012. The revitalisation benefits are clear as housing shortages and environmental issues are faced head-on. There is also associated car and cycle parking, landscaped amenity and children’s play space and a riverside walkway, all helping to form a strong, diverse community well into the future. Stock Woolstencroft are working with main contractor, Ardmore, to deliver the scheme in time for the Olympic Games.

STAR SCHOOL MASTERPLAN AND EARLY YEARS’ CENTRE

This project - won in competition - was undertaken for West Ham and Plaistow New Deal for Communities and involved an assessment of existing buildings and facilities and the preparation of an Education Development Plan following detailed suitability surveys and liaison with key stakeholders. This plan set out the adequacy of the existing accommodation and identified a masterplan and strategy for future development and funding outlining the necessity for a new school hall and Early Years’ Centre and suggesting where both these new spaces could go. Stock Woolstencroft implemented the Early Years’ Centre for Star School on a very limited budget. The new space features a curved glulam roof structure which provides a dramatic space for this new area, and is also visible from a distance, signposting the new facility to the local community.

PLAISTOW NORTH

A major regeneration scheme for West Ham and Plaistow New Deal for Communities provides a comprehensive community resource on Plaistow High Street, comprising health and fitness, pharmacy, residential, community, nursery and creche facilities and an employment training skills incubator. The scheme also creates new landscaped public space integrated with nursery play facility and the health and fitness centre.

DALSTON CITY PARTNERSHIP OFFICES

Dalston City Partnership (DCP) was central government’s grant funding body with an objective to deliver physical, social and economic regeneration in the Dalston area. DCP started a process of revitalising the area by delivering a range of projects from large-scale commercial developments, refurbished buildings and housing schemes, to community based education, training and employment initiatives and crime prevention projects. Stock Woolstencroft were appointed to create a flagship headquarters building for DCP from dilapidated former banking chambers within tight programme and budget constraints.

TARLING REGENERATION

An ambitious programme for a compact 0.72 hectare site which despite its central, well-connected location, lacked vibrancy and quality. The design, completed in partnership with S333 Architects, included extending and enhancing an important local street and creating new public spaces, shops, services and facilities whilst providing a diverse range and choice of modern new living environments. The complete programme is accommodated within six blocks ranging from three to four storey buildings to a 20-storey tower. The street based urban form with a terrace of family homes, a perimeter block and the high rise block focused on two new streets, ensures simplified access arrangements. Of the affordable rent units, 43 are family sized, comprising large five and six bed contemporary terrace homes directly addressing the street, and three and four bed maisonettes stacked with access to private front doors. Importantly none of these are more than half a flight from street level with all lower units benefiting from level access via a shared courtyard.

NEW COURT

The two buildings making up New Court are Victorian artisan flats built for the deserving poor; the first block dates from 1854 and the second from 1875. The brief was to maintain and enhance the character of the existing buildings whilst responding to the needs of today’s residents. The project required the total refurbishment of the buildings and communal landscaped areas as well as the first change to the original plan form as eight one-bedroom flats were converted into four three-bedroom properties in response to local housing needs. Work included like-for-like repairs using original materials where possible and in line with the principles of the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings. New Court is a completely landlocked site, so materials were delivered and removed by handcart, not dissimilar to thw way in which the blocks were constructed in the 1800s.

MILLWALL

Stock Woolstencroft, alongside CB Richard Ellis and Alan Baxter & Associates, has prepared initial masterplan proposals comprising some 1,800 units and 35,000sqm of non-residential space. The 10 hectare site located between London Bridge and Canary Wharf and focused around the football club is currently decayed and marginalised. This inner-city location is therefore a prime candidate for regeneration, driven by employment generation, as part of the London Plan. Potential improvements to South Bermondsey station and the future extension of the East London line will enable greater densities and opportunities. Millwall Football Club is an integral part of the local neighbourhood, and a revitalised stadium and new sports, health and conference complex will bring much needed jobs, youth activity and economic mobility to the area. This wider framing of the development and regeneration opportunities of the site informed a design approach which both integrates and extends the club's sphere of influence to a wider context.

PECKHAM CO-OPERATIVE

This scheme redeveloped the Peckham Co-operative building at the south end of Rye Lane to deliver 122 new, high-quality affordable homes and commercial space. It will play a key role in the ongoing regeneration of Peckham. The design of the scheme corresponds to the surrounding area through the height of the buildings and choice of materials. The artefact panels on the elevations represent individual features from the original design and the ‘co-operative’ sign has been recreated to provide a link to the building’s past. Efforts were made to use re-claimed materials from the original building on the artefact panels wherever possible, and where this was not achievable, the development team took care to match them closely. This building provides a range of affordable housing tenures; there are 68 shared-ownership units and 54 rented. The size of the units varies from one and two-bed flats (the majority of which have private balconies) through to three-bed family maisonettes with private gardens. The design also encourages the growth of an integrated community with the introduction of a centrally landscaped courtyard and children’s play area. The re-introduction of 1,100sq m commercial space will provide local employment.

DENMARK PLACE, BOW

The Denmark Place development is located between two converging railway lines, the DLR line to Stratford and a disused rail viaduct, on a disused industrial site. The entirely affordable accommodation consists of four one-bed, 38 two-bed, and eight four-bed family homes as well as 392sq m of commercial space. As part of Toynbee Housing Association’s commitment to providing housing which minimises the impact on the environment and provides low running costs for their tenants, pilot houses incorporate an improved ‘eco’ specification. To minimise water usage the rainwater is recycled and used for washing and flushing, solar panels are incorporated to provide free hot water throughout the year and the high levels of insulation ensure that the demand for energy is kept low. The design and specification resulted in the development being amongst the first to receive an ‘Excellent’ rating under the Ecohomes assessment.

HACKNEY AREA ACTION PLAN

The London Borough of Hackney invited Stock Woolstencroft and URS to prepare a document seeking to fulfil the promise of the Area Action Plan as a pro-active tool for the planning authority. The 108 hectare study focuses on Hackney Central and seeks to help the local authority convert development pressure to results without compromising the area's established and unique energy and diversity. A strategy of graded intensities, improved linkages, mixed-use typologies to preserve employment use, and a subdivision of the area into character zones are among many design responses which structure a series of possible future scenarios for Hackney Central's growth. The design team made use of extensive graphic and 3D tools to explore the spatial possibilities of the proposed Area Action Plan. A collaborative workshop process ensured that the local planning authority was actively involved in shaping the spatial potential of the area. This enabled them to not only envisage the spatial possibilities but also to formulate an appropriate planning policy to deliver the transformation of the area.

SPACE WORKS

The Space Works project adopted Modern Methods of Construction in order to improve quality and reduce construction time. The sub-structure comprised pile foundations and a reinforced raft slab with the superstructure being a full framed pre-fabricated ‘Metframe’ structural steel system. All external wall inner leaves, compartment walls and partitions were constructed using pre-fabricated lightweight steel studs. The construction process achieved a time saving of some 25% compared to traditional methods. The scheme was designed to optimise the shape of the site with regard to energy usage. Most units have their principle rooms on the south or east elevations although many are double aspect and benefit from east and west light. Large windows are shaded by brise soleil which have been incorporated into the balcony design and help control solar gain in the summer when the sun is high in the sky. The double aspect dwellings also allow cross ventilation creating a more comfortable environment and avoiding the need for mechanical cooling.

NEW RIVER VILLAGE

New River Village in Hornsey is an excellent example of a sizeable brownfield site that called for an innovative and creative design solution to release its full potential and deliver a quality environment with tangible community benefits. The inherent aesthetic qualities of the location – a sense of openness, ‘big skies’ and the New River, which runs the full length of the site – have helped to shape this £70 million residential-led project. The development includes a total of 622 contemporary studio, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments, maisonettes and houses. The openness of the site has been preserved and enhanced by exploiting existing site levels – for instance, two levels of parking beneath the residential blocks are hidden within the eight metre cross fall. Elevations make use of a palette of contemporary material with layers of texture and colour, including an innovative use of stainless steel louvers. The development incorporates a number of design initiatives to reduce the use of raw materials such as post tensioned concrete construction, which reduces the quantity of concrete and steel reinforcement required from traditional construction methods. The fabric of the buildings is a lightweight form of construction using an insulated render that reduces the mass of material needed, but achieves a high insulation value. New River Village takes on a true London-wide significance with the inclusion of a two-hectare linear park, which opens up 400 metres of New River water frontage for public access and enjoyment. Designed as a sequence of landscaped and contrasting ‘river rooms’ linked by a spacious boardwalk – the linear park will offer dramatic, changing vistas to provide an inspiring new visitor destination, and attract a wider public to the heart of Hornsey. One of the most challenging aspects of the project was to respond appropriately to the area’s conservation status and the number of locally listed buildings to be retained on the site – most notably the splendid pump house, which has become a Royal Academy art gallery and a vaulted ceiling café/restaurant. The pump house complements the residential element, demonstrating the importance of art in community life. There is also a sleek glazed gymnasium, a day nursery, central courtyards and other community facilities including a resident artist. As the borough’s flagship project, New River Village is playing a central role in the regeneration of this historic quarter. It is an impressive example of how distinctive design solutions have played a major part in bringing confidence and animation to this hitherto fringe location.

HARINGEY HEARTLANDS

Cross Links is an indicative plan prepared by Stock Woolstencroft and Richard Rogers Partnership in 2004, and commissioned jointly by the London Borough of Haringey and the London Development Agency. Building on an original masterplanning commission led by Stock Woolstencroft in 1998, the initial scope of this work included testing the development capacity of the core area which informed the review of the Local Development Framework. Underpinning the scheme is an urban design approach to enable an east west connection between the Western Utilities Lands (to the west of the railway lines) and Wood Green Town Centre by means of a 30m wide boulevard acting as an elongated public square along which a range of cultural, creative and civic components are organised. Similarly a north south connection is provided by a new spine road which increases accessibility to the area. These elements structure spatial and social connections across the borough and give the scheme its identifiable imprint: Cross Links.

GRAFTON SCHOOL SPORT AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES

This project for Islington Education Authority was funded by Sport England via the National Lottery. It involved the design of a new school and community space comprising sports hall, changing, reception and administration accommodation. The project provided a much-needed area for school assemblies and all-weather sports, as well as a self-contained facility for commercial lettings to the local community. The design features a curved clear span timber glulam structure which not only enables rapid construction, but also maximises natural light and passive ventilation to reduce energy cost.

MILL HILL SCHOOL DRAMA STUDIO, SPORTS FACILITIES AND CHAPEL RENOVATION

Stock Woolstencroft undertook a number of projects for Mill Hill School, designed to introduce and enliven key school areas, and provide stimulating environments for enrichment and reflection. The first of these projects was the renovation and remodelling of a Victorian gymnasium to accommodate a new drama studio with ancillary dressing rooms, film recording studio and a foyer for public reception. New entrances and tiered seating were also introduced. The new sports facilities included a new building comprising changing areas and a viewing terrace overlooking new all-weather hockey and tennis pitches. The design was further enlivened through the use of rich materials and tensile fabric awnings, denoting spectator areas. Stock Woolstencroft also oversaw the repair and renovation of the school’s grade II listed chapel, overseeing specialist plasterwork, damp proofing and repairs to the fabric and roof coverings. Theatrical lighting was introduced to exploit and emphasise the key features of the building.

POOLES PARK SCHOOL, ISLINGTON

Stock Woolstencroft were commissioned by Islington Education Authority to undertake a detailed space audit of the existing 1970’s primary school with a view to identifying opportunities for developing new arts and IT facilities. The assessment proposed a rearrangement of existing space and re-establishing links between different activities within the school. This reorganisation allowed new facilities for arts and drama to be provided cost effectively. The project included a new building accommodating an IT teaching space, ancillary accommodation and a new entrance focus for the school. The new building enlivens the play space and provides a visual emphasis to the school’s entrance creating a strong presence to a building previously lacking in character. The project was funded by Sport England via the National Lottery.

GRIMSDELL PRE-PREP SCHOOL

Stock Woolstencroft carried out the conversion and extension of this Edwardian former boarding house, to provide a new self-contained school for three to seven year-olds within a very tight budget. A new glazed foyer creates a welcoming focus point to display the work of the pupils. In addition, the design introduces light and colour into the interior whilst developing the original character of the Edwardian building through the careful design of built-in furniture such as cupboards, open shelves and pin boards.

MILL HILL SCHOOL - ADT FACILITY, MUSIC COMPLEX AND LIBRARY

Stock Woolstencroft completed the setting of a new landscaped courtyard at Mill Hill School, designing a new art, design and technology facility, music complex and library. The ADT facility is an extension to an existing 1950s building and the design includes a large roof overhang, providing sheltered cloister space and solar-shading to the south-facing elevation. The music building provides state of the art acoustic space and extends into a new landscaped amphitheatre for summer recitals and informal performances. The library was converted from three dilapidated, under-used squash courts and the design includes secluded study areas and a mezzanine level to create a large, open space. Together, the three buildings and the extensive landscaping of the courtyard have brought vibrancy to a previously redundant area of the school.

BELMONT JUNIOR SCHOOL HALL

Stock Woolstencroft was commissioned to design a new multi-purpose hall and teaching accommodation at Belmont Junior School in Haringey and delivered a response that became a large, focal building for the school – an airy, flexible hall space with kitchens and servicing at the rear and, on the first floor, six classrooms, an office and toilets. Architecturally the building forms an enclosure to the previously incomplete quad and its height respects the scale of both the adjacent grade II listed chapel and the science block. The design is conceived with two elements: the front entrance foyer with brick and stonework and the rear hall and classroom structure that are of a lightweight timber frame construction allowing a large glazed gable end overlooking the school and its extensive grounds. Timber slatted louvres provide solar shading.

DONCASTER KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) commissioned Stock Woolstencroft to review a number of sites to determine the feasibility of providing a knowledge exchange building as part of Doncaster’s ongoing town centre regeneration. The study included assessing the capacity, viability and regeneration effects of three sites identified by DMBC as well as a review of similar buildings and programmes. The purpose of the study is to enable DMBC to structure a financial plan to help deliver what will not only be a key building in bringing forth regeneration in the area, but also serve as Doncaster’s onramp into the knowledge economy. The study comprised an investigation of building typologies and current initiatives, an assessment of uses and users, and a spatial and financial consideration of the site.

PITFIELD STREET, HACKNEY

The project refurbished and extended a large Victorian school and annex to provide private housing for sale and shared ownership. The original caretakers’ house was replaced with a new GP surgery and community space. The front elevation of the surgery has a contemporary mix of timber and steel giving it a strong identity and separating it from the rest of the development. The design seeks to maximise the opportunities provided by the existing building - the lofty classrooms were converted into flats with mezzanine sleeping decks, the rooftop cricket nets and playground became penthouse and duplex units with impressive views over the City. The buildings enclose an inner courtyard which is mainly hard landscaped but softened by a vertically planted wall and provides outside space for residents. The design concentrates on the quality of communal spaces within the scheme; a water-cooling feature will cool a covered communal rooftop winter garden and an enlarged atrium naturally.

NORWOOD ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

Located in Lambeth, this site is bounded by a railway line on one side and a busy road on the other. It is situated close to Tulse Hill Station and has a significant amount of passing pedestrian traffic. The project has assisted the regeneration of this pocket of South London and at street level will offer four commercial/retail units as well as a large GP surgery and Primary Care Trust offices. Residential units occupy the upper floors, varying in size and tenure. The scheme underwent lengthy community consultation and planning negotiations and the development team was complimented on the conduct of the consultation process.

LANSBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

The redevelopment of this prominent site in Bartlett Park, Tower Hamlets, offers the opportunity to enhance the quality of this area of east London and meet a number of long-term planning objectives, particularly in the form of significant public realm improvements. These objectives have been developed and agreed through extensive consultation over the last few years and include improving links to the Lansbury Estate and surrounding areas, providing sports facilities ancillary to the park and the provision of affordable housing. The proposed building addresses both the park to the south and the Limehouse Cut to the north and provides the opportunity for street-level activity notably absent at present. The development offers considerable benefits to the local community in terms of the education and community facilities as well as providing a distinctive, sustainable, high-quality marker building that further enhances the benefits of regeneration of this area.

EAST LONDON IDEA STORE

Stock Woolstencroft are currently working on an Idea Store for a key area of East London. The Idea Store will have a positive retail-style ‘public face’ where its presence is obvious to passers-by and which positively attracts them into the building. Inside, the Store will be made up of different spaces: shared accommodation (offices, toilets, servicing etc), library, learning spaces and common space (crèche, café, exhibition space etc). These spaces will integrate with each other leading to a flexible facility capable of continued use and adaptation.

THREE RABBITS, ROMFORD

A project for Toynbee Housing Association involving the conversion and extension of a former Public House into a retail unit and nineteen flats, together with the development of derelict land to the rear and the building of three new town houses. Materials and colours are sympathetic to the existing building and context. The flats are accessed from a timber clad central courtyard marrying the form of the existing building with the new. The houses are contemporary and reflect the extension in their colours and materials and provide secluded private gardens to the rear.

RUBICON

Rubicon is a joint project involving Stock Woolstencroft, London and Quadrant Housing Trust, Tower Homes, Bellway Homes Thames Gateway South and the London Borough of Greenwich. Planning consent was obtained in 2004. The scheme is adjacent to Greenwich Station on the site of the former New Haddo estate, which previously stood empty and derelict. The development comprises 254 affordable units, 256 private units and community and commercial facilities. There is a broad housing mix incorporating one, two and three-bed flats, two and three bed-maisonettes and four-bed houses. Extensive landscaping has been introduced to create new public and shared high-quality spaces. There is a consistent design approach throughout, and the affordable element integrates seamlessly with the rest of the scheme. A new approach road and interchange for Greenwich Station have also been introduced. All of these elements mean that Rubicon will form the hub of a diverse, sustainable community. Rubicon won the Excellence in Affordable Housing Delivery award at the London Planning Awards in January 2008. It is currently on-site, scheduled for completion late 2009.

THE TRUSCOTT

Stock Woolstencroft undertook this conversion of a former tea and coffee-blending house near Liverpool Street station into a contemporary public house, interpreting the traditional characteristics of the British pub combined with the European cafe/bar. The Truscott is light and spacious, with a huge glass brick wall which lets in light. It combines an attractive, café-style eating area with a traditional horseshoe-shaped bar. A wooden-floored drinks area offers plenty of standing room and a comfortable sofa, plus space for live music.

110 UNION ROAD

The West Stockwell Primary Care and Community Resource Centre was developed through extensive consultation with the community and local authority and was funded and developed, unusually, through a housing association; Genesis Housing Association adopted the role of procuring a design brief and consulted with eight different stakeholders to enable the project to proceed. The completed, first phase of this project includes a GP surgery, a pharmacy, a Sure Start nursery, an ICT training centre and community hall, facilities for senior citizens, before and after school clubs and offices for the local authority housing office. The second, residential phase is due to complete in 2008. The design demonstrates a number of innovative sustainable features including and the orientation of the building makes the most of sunlight and shade to different functions and encourages a natural ventilation flow. The five chimneys, which animate the Union Road elevation and echo chimneys prevalent in surrounding blocks, also provide passive ventilation by drawing cool air from the quiet north side of the building and extracting it through high level openings to vent shafts terminating above roof level. Cedar louvers which reduce glare and solar gain are incorporated between the chimneys on the south elevation and the building includes a large green roof to encourage wildlife. The public facades are solid and robust, clad in render and cedar and contrasting with the predominant local brickwork (highlighting the building’s public status). The glazed foyer provides a visual and physical link to the interior, drawing passers-by into the garden beyond which offers a focal point for the scheme and was provided at the specific request of the users.

DONCASTER WATERFRONT MASTERPLAN

Stock Woolstencroft, together with URS, have prepared a masterplan for a 22 hectare site in Doncaster encompassing the waterfront and market areas. This work builds on that of Urban Initiatives and Jahn Gehl Architects as part of Doncaster's Town Charter and will deliver a vision, development frameworks and urban design codes ensuring the delivery of a high quality new urban quarter. The Waterfront Regeneration provides a vibrant, attractive residential-led development with a distinctive identity. This new urban precinct will reveal the river as a major amenity, integrating the waterways of the River Don back into the town centre with strong connections to the Doncaster Education College and the market area. Creating a series of destinations within the Waterfront City area is key and principal spaces include the Riverwalk, the Marina, and the new Public Square framed by the refurbished Pumphouse. High quality innovative architecture and public realm design with key landmark buildings ensure that this vision is delivered. Sites with waterfront aspects accommodate denser, taller development with the opportunity for landmark buildings at key locations. Plots fronting the Marina explore innovative building typologies in order to respond to specific locational opportunities providing strong identity and quality to the development.