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Design and Access Statement
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BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Preachers
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to 54 12a Charterhouse 14 13 12 Welken House This Design and Access Statement is submitted as part of a planning application The 10 50 Smokehouse to
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MEWS 42 CHARTERHOUSE The proposed alterations comprise the extension of the current sixth storey,
17 PH external alterations to all facades and the introduction of 2x flexible A1/A3 units at 40 38 CHARTERHOUSE CHARTERHOUSE STREET ground floor. 21 36 34 to SQUARE 18
New Church Hawe 22 The design principles on which the proposal is based have been informed and East Gate 28 23-28 CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE to (site of) CHARTERHOUSE 32 defined by close consideration of the Islington Local Development Framework, 121 123 (Dashed red line indicates extent of Basement below.) STREET the local context, the existing architecture and the Client’s aspiration to achieve 119 SQUARE 23 41
26 PH to 40 FOX 28 development of the highest architectural merit. 115 CHARTERHOUSE to 39 24 38 & KNOT
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LOCATION PLAN 0 5 10 M SITE PLAN 0 5 10 M 1:1250@A3 1:500@A3
DRAWING NOTES: DRAWING NOTES: DRAWING All dimensions to be checked on site prior to commencement of any works, and/or preparation of any shop drawings. Site Location Plan
Sizes of and dimensions to any structural elements are indicative only. See structural engineers drawings for actual sizes/dimensions. SCALE 1:1250 @ A3 DRAWING FILE REF BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 928_A-x-P-xx-SiteContext Sizes of and dimensions to any service elements are indicative only. See service engineers drawings for actual sizes and dimensions. DATE DRAWN BY This drawing to be read in conjunction with all other Architect's drawings, specifications and other Consultants' information. 24.04.15 -
All proprietary systems shown on this drawing are to be installed strictly in accordance with the Manufacturers/Suppliers DWG No. REVISION CLIENT recommended details. 928 PL S 01 P1 Helical Bar Any discrepancies between information shown on this drawing and any other contract information or manufacturers/suppliers recommendations is to be brought to the attention of the Architect. DRAWING STATUS PROJECT DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING. P1 ISSUED FOR PLANNING 29.05.15 PLANNING Charterhouse Square Information contained on this drawing is the sole copyright of STATUS REVISION DATE Buckley Gray Yeoman and is not to be reproduced without their permission. Table of contents
Section 1 The Site and Context
Section 2 The Existing Building
Section 3 Consultation Process
Section 4 Wider Context Revealing the Charterhouse Crossrail Over Station Development
Section 5 Design Proposals Overview Ground Floor Typical Floor Sixth Floor Basement Floor Roof Level Elevation Design Signage
Section 6 Verified Views
Section 7 Access Statement
Section 8 Servicing / Traffic
Section 9 Energy and sustainability
Section 10 Amount | Schedule of Areas
Appendices A1 Existing Drawings A2 Proposed Drawings
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Section 2 The Site & Context
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 THE The site and context CHARTERHOUSE Location
• The Building fronts directly onto Charterhouse Square, a historic square sited in Smithfield to the North of the City of London.
• The Square takes it’s name as an anglicisation of the French order who founded the monastery in the mid-late 14th Century - La Grande Chartreuse.
• The Monastery, located on the North side of the square was founded near a plague pit which formed the largest mass grave for the victims of the Black Death which decimated the population of London in the mid 14th Century.
• At various times over the last 650 years the Charterhouse has been used as a Monastery, Mansion House, Hospital, School and Chapel. Today, the Charterhouse is an Almshouse and CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE is home to a number of male pensioners.
• The Building also sits adjacent to the North East corner of Smithfield Meat Market which 23-28 has existed in some form or another in this location for the last 800 years. The current CHARTERHOUSE market buildings date from the late 19th Century. SQUARE (SITE) • The site sits opposite Farringdon Crossrail which is scheduled to be completed in 2018, providing connections to London Underground, Crossrail and Thameslink services. The site is also located nearby to the existing Farringdon and Barbican London Underground stations.
• The immediate area is mixed use in character with a range of retail, restaurant and office uses.
BARBICANR AY UNDERGROUNDSTREET CHARTERHOUSE STREET
LINDSEY STREET FARRINGDON CROSSRAIL (2018)
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 N 1 The site and context The Planning Context
• Located in the Borough of Islington, within the Charterhouse Square Conservation Area and immediately bordering the City of London.
• 23-28 Charterhouse Square is not listed but sits in close proximity to a number of listed 2 buildings, surfaces and features. CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE CONSERVATION AREA • Located within the Central Activity Zone, as defined in The London Plan. (BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON) • Existing building use, Office (Class B1a). CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE • The Public Transport accessibility level is excellent (PTAL 6b).
5 • Site falls within a Protected Vista and Views by reference to the London View Management Framework due to its proximity to St Pauls (+55M AOD).
THE SITE CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE
CONSERVATION AREA STREET ALDERSGATE 3 (CITY OF LONDON)
BARBICAN
UNDERGROUND ST JOHN STREET JOHN ST LINDSEYFARRINGDON STREET CROSSRAIL (2018) CHARTERHOUSE STREET
4 1 - The Charterhouse (Grade I) 2 - Master’s Lodge, Charterhouse (Grade I) LONG LANE SMITHFIELD 3 - The Barbican (Grade II*)
CONSERVATION AREA BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 - East Building of Central Market (Grade II*) N (CITY OF LONDON) 4 5 - Gate at NW Corner leading to Charterhouse Street (Grade II) Neighbouring Buildings Around Charterhouse Square
• An informal grouping of architectural languages from a range of periods define Charterhouse Square.
• A high proportion of the buildings surrounding the square (and in close proximity to our site) are listed Grade I & Grade II.
• 23-28 Charterhouse Square sits immediately adjacent the future Farringdon Crossrail station which is currently under development and due for completion in 2018. A B C D E F • The ‘Revealing the Charterhouse’ project is an exciting development in the area, with a Charterhouse 12A-13 Charterhouse Sq Florin Court 4 & 5 Charterhouse Square Farringdon Crossrail 111 Charterhouse Street newly landscaped Charterhouse Square open to the public. Also under development is a (Grade I listed) (Grade II listed) (Grade II listed) (Grade II listed) Ongoing - completion 2018 (Grade II listed) museum exploring the history of the area. The project is due to complete in late 2016. 4 Storeys 10 Storeys 5 Storeys 6 Storeys 4 Storeys with double heights
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House (Grade II listed) (Grade II listed) Masters Lodge Landscaping works and new E (Grade II listed) (Grade I listed) museum / learning facilities. Completion 2016.
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BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Section 2 The Existing Building
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 The Existing Building Overview and external appearance
• Originally built in two phases, with the first larger phase to the south in 1956 and the second phase to the north in 1962.
• Original building use was as a hat factory.
• 7 storeys including rooftop plant/accommodation.
• Single storey basement housing additional plant.
• Main building entrance on Charterhouse Square.
• Secondary entrances from Fox & Knot Street. North West corner of the building with Fox & Knot Street to the left • The facade of the building appears dated and in need of cleaning and refurbishment.
• The canopy situated over the main entrance to Charterhouse Square is not original and is detrimental to the overall massing of the building.
• The windows are dated and require replacement.
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View of South East corner of the building Main entrance to building from Charterhouse Square The Existing Building Typical Section Diagram The interior spaces
• Dated and poor quality internal finishes. 600mm • Arranged over ground and first to sixth floors.
• Sixth floor housing plant and additional accommodation.
3450mm • Basement floor area housing plant and transformers.
• Floor to ceiling heights range from 3.1m at ground floor, and 3.8m at basement level. Floor to ceiling heights on the upper floors are circa 2.5m. 350mm
• Floor to ceiling height approx 2.5m (Slab-US slab: approx 3.45m).
• Suspended ceiling of approx 600mm meets window transom.
• Raised floor (on some floors) of approx 350mm .
Existing Basement
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Typical Office Floorplate The existing arrangement The existing arrangement The Existing Building Typical Floor Typical Section The existing arrangement
• Originally two 1950s/60s buildings that have been stitched together - this arrangement provides surplus stair cores and an inefficient floorplate with multiple risers.
A/C Unit 6/P • Primary access to the existing office floor space is via Charterhouse Square. 5 • Further access to the building is provided via Fox & Knot Street.
4 • An escape stair serving all floors is located in the South East corner with a final escape Office onto Charterhouse Street. A/C Unit Office 3 7.5m 22m 2 • 2 no. passenger lifts to main core. 1 • 1 no. goods hoist serving ground floor and basement is accessed via a loading bay accessed via Charterhouse Square. G • The existing floors have been partitioned to create a range of office space. Loading Bay B
Reception • Typical floor NIA approx 7,800 sqft
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BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Section 3 Consultation Process
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 23-28 CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE Pre-Application Presentation to London Borough of Islington Pre-Application Consultations
BuckleyGrayYeoman 03.03.15 Testing the proposals
Prior to the submission of this application the team have undertaken two pre-application meetings with Islington to present our proposals in an initial (25/03/2015) and a revised CHARTERHOUSE (30/04/2015) format. SQUARE
28-30 CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE Pre-Application Meeting 02 | 30.04.15 Following on from the second pre-application meeting we have submitted two further Presentation to The Charterhouse & Surrounding Neighbours documents to Islington which discuss our design approach in further detail.
18th February 2015 The principles of our discussions with Islington have focussed on three items: BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015
01_Land Use CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE 02_Height & Massing
BuckleyGrayYeoman Pre-App 02 | Follow-up | 07.05.15 03_Facade Treatment 23-28 CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE
Presentation to The Charterhouse & Surrounding Neighbours
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Further to our discussions with Islington, we have also held two positive public consultation 12th May 2015 meetings with the Charterhouse and surrounding neighbours. These meetings are discussed CHARTERHOUSE in more detail later in this section. SQUARE
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Pre-App 02 | Follow-up
Facade Development | 27.05.15
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Presentations to the Charterhouse and Documents submitted to London Borough of Surrounding Neighbours Islington during pre-application process BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Pre-Application Feedback Pre-App 01 Pre-App 02 Land Use
25/03/15 30/04/15 Pre-App 01
At our first pre-application meeting with LBI we proposed the introduction of two new retail units at ground floor. These units were shown with indicative access points on the North and South elevations of the building. EUROBIN
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1280L 1280L 1280L 660L 660L 660L 660L 660L there was no net loss of B1a office use.
Pre-App 02 UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 1 UNIT 2 At the second pre-app, the position and size of the retail units remained broadly similar, but access into the units was revised due to level constraints on site. Unit 1 is accessed via Fox & Knot Street, whilst Unit 2 is accessed via Charterhouse Square. A secondary access to Unit 1 is also provided via Charterhouse Square.
We confirm that there is no net loss of B1a office use associated with the development. Please refer to the accommodation schedule for more detailed information.
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BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 EXISTING Pre-App 01 Pre-App 02
25/03/15 30/04/15 Pre-Application Feedback Height and Massing
Pre-App 01 Plant
7 Plant At our first pre-application meeting the team presented an 8 storey building (+ plant enclosure). This comprised of six existing storeys plus a two storey extension at roof level to Plant & Accommodation 6 6 replace the existing attic floor accommodation. The new office accommodation at levels 6 & 5 5 5 7 was set back from Charterhouse Square to create a roof terrace for occupants. 4 4 4 Rooftop plant was situated above and located such as to minimise visibility from the 3 3 3 surrounding areas and to remain out of view from Charterhouse Square, reducing impact on surrounding heritage assets. 2 2 2 1 1 1 We were advised that a two storey extension could be problematic and that it would be preferable for us to proceed on the basis of a conversion of the existing attic floor with G G G additional recessed rooftop plant above. B B B
Pre-App 02
At our second pre-application meeting we presented a revised scheme comprising a single storey extension to refurbish the existing attic floor accommodation. The new storey would have a nominal set back from the existing parapet to create an accessible terrace for tenants.
The rooftop plant enclosure was also reconfigured to minimise visual impact, with particular consideration for the view from Charterhouse Square in order to minimise impact on the surrounding heritage assets. Consequently the plant screen and future tenant plant remain out of sight from Charterhouse Square. We were advised that this approach was acceptable in principle.
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View 5 BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Pre-Application Feedback Facade Treatment
Pre-App 01 Pre-App 02 Further Pre-App 01 (25/03/15)
25/03/15 30/04/15 Development The principles of the facade treatment were set out in the first pre-app, with the idea of painting the spandrel panels to improve the proportion and verticality of the building. There was also the idea of a feature to the central bay which could be introduced to give emphasis to the main office entrance and to reinforce the idea that two original buildings are being combined. The proposed two storey extension would be clad in stone, with deep reveals.
Pre-App 02 (30/04/15)
Following feedback from pre-app 01, the massing of the building changed, with the seventh storey being removed. The sixth storey was expanded towards the parapet. We developed an alternative language for the sixth storey, using a lightweight curtain walling system, contrasting with the heavyweight bulk of the existing building below. Solid panels at 6th floor would be clad in a white expanded metal.
We developed the idea of a fully glazed vertical feature to the central bay, with vertical elements introduced to echo the perpendicular gothic fenestration seen at the Great Hall of the Charterhouse.
The planning officer raised a concern with regards to the treatment of the typical elevation, remarking that there appeared to be minimal changes to the existing fabric.
Further Development
We continued to develop the approach for the typical elevations, introducing a window surround that protrudes from the face of the window, grouping the windows on 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 4th floors together. This ties in with the colour and appearance of the vertical feature to the central bay and also addresses concerns over the amount of intervention proposed. By introducing these elements, the amount of work associated with the facades has increased to the benefit of the building as a whole.
The materiality and composition of the attic floor has also subsequently been amended to provide a fully glazed elevation to all sides of the building. This approach reduces the perceived visual impact of the extension in the context of the conservation area and surrounding listed buildings.
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Pre-Application Feedback The Charterhouse and Surrounding Neighbours
Existing Consultation 01 Consultation 02 Further to our discussions with Islington, we have also held two positive public consultation meetings with the Charterhouse and the surrounding neighbours. 13/02/15 12/05/15
”...The architects are proposing a good solution for this building which will anchor that corner in a handsome and quiet manner. I also think the increase in street life will be beneficial subject to your suggestions of TOO HIGH!!! careful management.” (Public Consultee, 13/05/15)
Key Issues raised were as follows: PLANT 01_Height & Massing 04_Additional Footfall to Charterhouse Square 7 PLANT PLANT 6 6 Concerns were raised at the proposed addition of a seventh storey to the building. The Charterhouse noted that the proposed changes to the building should be 5 5 5 At the second consultation the revised scheme was presented to refurbish the considered in the context of the consented changes to Charterhouse Square existing sixth storey. These proposals were supported by those present. landscaping. 4 4 4 3 3 3 02_Facade Treatment The design should also be seen in context of the potential increase in footfall that may be generated by the Farringdon crossrail station currently under 2 2 2 The existing building is not well liked by the community who are keen for the development. appearance to be significantly modified to make it more in keeping with the other
FOX & KNOT STREET 1 FOX & KNOT STREET 1 FOX & KNOT STREET 1
CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE buildings fronting onto the Square. The design has been developed to introduce a primary entrance to Unit 1 via Fox G G G & Knot street to reduce the overall footfall to the square associated with the new It was noted that a new ‘city building’ would not be appropriate in this location. retail units. B B B It was appreciated that the proposals will improve the overall appearance of the 05_Land Use building and have a positive impact on Charterhouse Square and the surrounding EXISTING PROPOSED PROPOSED area. Concerns were raised with regards to possible future applications for late licenses for the retail units. 03_Daylight and Sunlight Impact The Charterhouse and Helical Bar have agreed to liaise regarding the tenants for The proposed reduction in light spillage was welcomed and supported by those the new units. present.
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Section 4 Wider Context
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Wider Context 'Revealing the Charterhouse'
London Borough Islington Application P2014/4104.
‘Revealing the Charterhouse’ is an exciting landmark project which aims to open up the Charterhouse and it’s surroundings to the general public.
The project comprises:
• A new museum which explains the 650 year history of the Charterhouse from the Black Death to the present day. • An educational room available for school groups to learn more. • A new landscaping proposal for Charterhouse Square.
The scheme is being developed by Eric Parry Architects and Todd Longstaffe-Gowan Ltd.
The project has received planning permission from London Borough of Islington and works are currently due for completion in autumn 2016.
The proposed alterations to 23-28 Charterhouse Square set out in this submission should #23-28 be seen in context with the alterations that are taking place at the Charterhouse and in Charterhouse Square.
Illustrative Landscape plan We believe that it is important that the high quality landscaping proposals for Charterhouse Not to scale .GA.005 Square are matched by a high quality architectural solution for #23-28 which acts as a backdrop to the western side of the square.
Site Plan for the ‘Revealing the Charterhouse’ project Illustrative Landscape Plan produced by Todd Longstaffe-Gowan Ltd prepared by Eric Parry Architects. as part of the ‘Revealing the Charterhouse’ project.
Note 23-28 Charterhouse Square highlighted gold (by author)
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 1.0 The Context Site Location
1. 1 The site is set within the City of London and is adjacent to the London Borough of Islington – the boundary of which runs along Charterhouse Street to the north of the site
1. 2 The site consists of the urban block to the east of the Smithfield Market. To the south it is bounded by Long Lane, to the west Lindsey Street, to v2 the north Charterhouse v13 Square and to the east Hayne Street. Its overall charterhouse street, beside no.99, looking east south west gate of charterhouse square, lookingdimensions southwest are approximately 71.5m x 30m and its area is 2170 m2 Wider Context 1. 3 There is a rise from West to East across the site from +16.39 AOD in the centre of the Lindsey Street elevation to +17.02 AOD in the centre of the Hayne Street elevation. There is also a gentle rise from South to North proposed view proposed view Crossrail Over Station Development The proposed OSD will create a digni- The proposed OSD will have an elegant fied, visually stable and well proportioned and well composed form, and the glazed backdrop to the drum of the cupola, openings to the north-facing upper sto- concealing the barbican towers and reys will have green and blue hues facing emphasising the spatial character of the onto Charterhouse Square, echoing its market in the foreground. Much as the verdant character and the copper domes cupola curves towards the open lantern, of the Market cupolas beyond. The colon- the top of the proposed OSD will filter into nade will add a defined edge and rhythm the sky. at street level, shops will animate to the street, and will shelter pedestrian this north frontage; this is enabled by movement around the proposed OSD as City of London Planning Application No: 13/00605/FULEIA. complex engineering devised to create well as concealing the station’s functional usable space suspended above the rail extract grilles. The slender fins of its tracks, thus repairing the negative legacy glazed attic storey will appear to filter into of earlier infrastructure development. sky. Overall, the station, office and retail elements have been integrated within a magnitude and quality of impact: high, coherent design that will provide attrac- beneficial tive and street animated frontages.
magnitude and quality of impact: high, Crossrail is a huge infrastructure project providing over 100km of track to create direct rail beneficial links across London, connecting lines from Reading & Heathrow in the West to Shenfield & Fig. 1.1 View Of SIte And Surroundings From The south Abbey Wood in the East.
New stations will be constructed along the route through Central London at Paddington, Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Whitechapel and Canary Wharf.
The Crossrail station at Farringdon will link together the existing Farringdon station
Fig. 1.2 Site location plan with Barbican Underground, becoming a key interchange as the only station with links to
Design & Access stAtement JUNE 2013 11 Thameslink, Crossrail and London Underground services.
The station sits immediately to the south of 23-28 Charterhouse Square, with the main passenger entrance positioned to the south of the building on Long Lane. Proposed View Proposed View The proposed over station development designed by PLP Architecture is currently under Townscape Views of the proposed Crossrail Over Station Development produced by PLP Site Location Plan of proposed consideration by the City of London planning department. Technical appendix To The Townscape, BuilT heriTage JUNE 2013 9 Technical appendix To The Townscape, BuilT heriTage JUNE 2013 31 Architecture as submittedand Visual to impac CityT assessmen ofT (es cLondonhapTer 7) planning department June 2013. and Visual impacT assessmenT (es chapTer 7) Crossrail Station. The design submitted to the City of London comprises a double height ground floor with mezzanine plus 5 floors of B1 office use and additional rooftop plant. Additionally, there are Note visible extents of 23-28 Charterhouse Square highlighted (by author) Note 23-28 Charterhouse Square two retail units with entrances located on Charterhouse Street immediately opposite 23-28 highlighted gold (by author) Charterhouse Square.
The proposed alterations set out in this submission should be seen in context with the proposed Crossrail development.
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Section 5 Design Proposals
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 How it might look...
Design Overview Our Approach
• Our aim is to create high quality, co-ordinated, modern architecture that will create a sense of place and image, one appropriate to the conservation area for future generations to admire.
• The desire is to create an appropriate design which sits well within the surrounding context. The design team aspire to high standards for accessibility, functionality and sustainability.
• For information on the proposed heritage impact please refer to the Heritage Impact Statement prepared by Richard Griffiths Architects.
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Key Moves Design Principles
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PLANT A A _ Rationalise the plan 5 5 B _ Add space 4 4 3 3 C _Coordination of Plant Equipment
2 2 D _Update the building image 1 1 G G B B
EXISTING PROPOSED
BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 Existing
Key Move A M Rationalise the Plan
M M • Remove existing vertical circulation cores
• Add new perimeter core with 1no. stair and 2no. passenger lifts (including Fire Fighting lift)
• Flexible, efficient office space with natural light on all sides
• Increased NIA
• Better quality office space M
Proposed BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 FOX AND KNOT STREET
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• New welcoming office reception accessed from Charterhouse Square.
• Dedicated entrances from Fox and Knot Street to bin storage, cycle store and shower retail unit 1 retail unit 2 and changing provisions (located in basement, accessed via goods lift).
• Secondary office entrance from Fox and Knot Street.
• 2no. ground floor standalone units (A1/A3). Unit 1 primary entrance via Fox & Knot Street, with secondary entrance via Charterhouse Square. Unit 2 primary entrance via Charterhouse Square.
office reception • A flexible planning permission is requested on the two no. units provided at ground floor level for use as either A1 retail or A3 restaurant/cafe.
• Introducing these two standlone units at ground floor level will activate the street, giving life to the building.
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BuckleyGrayYeoman | 2015 FOX AND KNOT STREET Rationalising the Plan Typical Floor
• New consolidated core on perimeter with reconfigured vertical circulation to allow flexible efficient office floorplate.
• Single escape stair with two points of access from the office floorplate.
• 2no. passenger lifts (1no. fire fighting with fire curtain to office side)
• Newly fitted WC cores are to be provided comprising superloos for both male and female occupants along with an additional accessible WC.
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Proposed _ typical floor plan
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