2.O UNDERSTANDING THE SITE
2. 3 HERITAGE ASSETS: THE NORTH OXFORD VICTORIAN GARDEN SUBURB CONSERVATION AREA
North Oxford Development TheProject, later, mid to University late twentieth-century College University structuresOxford that, although not listed, provide diversity in terms of scale, fabric, and use, Publicthereby Consultation contributing to the ‘vibrancy’ of the Conservation Area; 1 WELCOME Parts of the garden plots and the varied planting, that both screen and soften the built forms, provide a generally leafy character perceivable from mainlyCharacter within the ofSite, Conservation but also from a Arealimited number of locations in the immediate surrounding streets via some gaps between We are pleased to present University College’s emerging proposals street front properties. The most prominent mature specimen trees from the nineteenth century form eye-catching landscape features and for the development of its North Oxford College site. We hope contribute positively in architectural, historic and aesthetic terms to that you find this exposition informative and the proposed concept the character and appearance of the conservation area. 2 appealing as it celebrates ‘villas and gardens’ in a manner in 2 The curved Site boundary to the north and the generally irregular Site keeping with the Victorian Conservation Area location. We outline serves as a reminder of the historic laying out of the centre of welcome your comments and feedback. the block; and
Historic nineteenth-century brick boundary walls and relic garden buildings form a contrasting form and purpose in comparison to the University College is shaping a comprehensive and exemplary lower street front walls seen elsewhere in the conservation area. The garden buildings and the historic planting (surviving mature trees), development on its North Oxford site to meet both its pressing and including the relic Edwardian orchards, clearly reflect the ‘garden Plate 5: Reclcliffe Maud House main, southern elevation longer terms needs to accommodate its graduate and undergraduate suburb’ nature of the Conservation Area. The historical character of members. In so doing, it will help meet the needs of Oxford City in such gardens found within the Site includes productive uses in addition providing adequate college accommodation for its student members. to an aesthetic amenity value . The development will therefore reduce student pressure on the City’sThe North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area is a heritage asset of more affordable housing stock. The proposal also includes a children’smoderate (regional) significance, as attested by its statutory designation. nursery for public use, and ancillary student facilities including a gym, No. 78, Woodstock Road PlateNo. 6: 28, 5 StavertonStaverton RoadRoad main, northern elevation No. 52, Banbury Road café, academic study spaces and meeting rooms.
This application builds on an extant planning permission for student accommodation known as ‘Six Pavilions’ that was secured alongside 1 the new residential home for Fairfield. While the Fairfield Residential Home is now complete, the ‘Six Pavilions’ scheme will be set aside in favour of this proposal, subject to planning permission. The following display boards illustrate a comprehensive vision for the site.
The vision is for a landscape-led proposal which properly celebrate the existing mature specimen trees, most notably the two cedars visible from Banbury Road. New villa buildings are positioned around a series of lawns and courts. New buildings and the important current building stock will be sensitively landscaped. The works will include the reinstatement and enhancement of orchards and new planting of native trees. The biodiversity of the site will be increased.
We welcome your comments and questions and encourage you No. 94 Woodstock Road No. 5, Staverton Road No. 113, Banbury Road to complete and return the feedback forms by Monday 25th July. 1850 Engraving by N. Whittock of the city of Oxford 8 1. University College Oxford 2. Woodstock Road and Banbury Road leading to University College Oxford, North Site Character of Site
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1887 OS Map 1939 OS Map Fairfield House View across the site looking south-east from Fairfield House
Recent History of Site
1960s 2015 2016 2017 2018 July 2018 January 2019 July and September 2019 4th Quarter 2019 Philip Dowson Buildings Fairfield Residential Home & Six Acquire Fairfield Villa Univ’s Architect Competition Option appraisal over New Fairfield Residential Full design team work on Public Consultation Anticipated planning Pavilion Scheme emerging brief Home occupied RIBA Stage 2 application submission
Níall McLaughlin Architects North Oxford Development Project, University College Oxford Public Consultation 2 SITE ANALYSIS AND CONCEPT
Existing Gardens & Spaces Existing Trees Concept
The site has a leafy character, however is The walnut, mulberry and apple trees across the The proposal is for the current and new buildings generally is not well defined and as a result is site are reminders of when North Oxford was to frame a series of gardens and courts located underused. covered by orchards and market gardens over a connected by a principal east-west path. century ago. The straight brick wall that runs across the south The new buildings define open, south-facing of the site from Banbury to Woodstock Roads There are a number of large and mature trees, spaces. The new accommodation blocks are still marks the transition boundary between farms including significant specimens, such as the not linked, but have ‘open corners’ to provide a and villas. cedar of Lebanon near Banbury Road, a beautiful generous permeability and appealing view-lines. copper beech south-west of the Victorian Fairfield The view and main approach to Fairfield villa and a mulberry tree in front of the Edwardian All buildings are to be set within garden plots Residential Home from Banbury Road is undefined Redcliffe - Maud House. with varied planting that enhances the built and compromised by existing Fairfield House forms. With retained brick walls, garden buildings extensions. The setting of Redcliffe-Maud House and orchards across the site, the ‘garden suburb’ nature of the Conservation Area will be is cluttered and unwelcoming. Fairfield Residential Home Access - Frontage of Fairfield House - Space feels utilitarian and does not Cluttered approach from Banbury Road celebrate the Cedar of Lebanon emphasised in both the functional, active spaces Access across the site is compromised and and the areas for quiet reflection. limited by steps. The pedestrian entrance on Banbury Road is clearly visible as the main pedestrian entrance. Students, staff and visitors will typically use this entrance and the new east to west pedestrian pathway. It is also accessible from Staverton Road. In addition, a new cycle path runs along the line of, and hidden by, the southern wall.
Vehicles enter the site only through controlled access points of 115A Banbury Road and next to 25 Staverton Road, and there is not a vehicle route through the site.
Existing photograph of Redcliffe-Maud House looking East Mulberry Tree - Opportunity to celebrate champion trees within Copper Beech - Opportunity to frame significant landmark trees the landscape setting
New entrance - Site Constraints and Opportunities for Site Response more welcoming Improvement and Response increased width and added trees
These diagrams illustrate the design analysis and form the basis of the fundamentals of Staverton Nursery 1 the development Rd lane is Rose garden narrow and concept. is isolated and New framed unwelcoming not well used entrance square from Staverton Rd
Low quality extension to be removed View and main approach Area to Fairfield Residential Rose cluttered and Home is undefined and garden View and main entrance Vehicle and service access not well used compromised by existing integrated approach inproved 4 Blank integrated Fairfield House extensions Terrace and 2 elevation Villa accessible Walnut Front garden created to to south Court Villa improve setting of Fairfield Framed and New step- House from Banbury Rd Access Area used for car parking. accessible space to free terrace Garden compromised Cedar trees are not west of Redcliffe- Animated by by steps celebrated communal uses to front of Garden to rear of Maud House Water Water at ground floor Pedestrian path Redcliffe- Fairfield House Court Court Wood- through the site Maud to be is undefined and South facing West East Low quality extension stock Walnut Lawn celebrated too open garden Villa Villa Cedar trees to be removed Rd Bran- celebrated 3 No connection No connection Villa bury through site Rd New bicycle entrance Villa and cycle path New bicycle link Quiet New active through the site from Woodstock Rd Space Garden walls and lawn to Becomes active and Mulberry tree Cycle parking planting create Copper Beech west of retained and social heart of new disconnected green Greenwood integrated into campus. Framed by new tree to be celebrated landscape spaces and prevent link celebrated villas and Fairfield House Buildings Copper Beech orientated to tree retained minimise north and celebrated facing bedrooms
Níall McLaughlin Architects North Oxford Development Project, University College Oxford Public Consultation 3 PROPOSED SITE PLAN
Meeting Room Office 14 sq m 12.9 sq m Plant 8 sq m
Ablutions 6 sq m
Ablutions 12.6 sq m
GIA Approach to the Site 238.9 sq m
Kitchen 5.9 sq m
Flexible Playspace 65.6 sq m
Flexible Playspace The proposed series of varied and harmonious 66.9 sq m garden spaces will complement and enhance Staverton Road the current mature landscape setting. Buildings M are carefully placed to frame these spaces to continue the historic concept of ‘arcadian villas and gardens’.
The scale, materiality and designed form of the buildings respect their Victorian setting and context, and aim to create delightful environment in a garden landscape. They are designed to maximise sunlight, views and pedestrian connections for the enjoyment of students, residents, staff and visitors. Nursery
The scheme comprises:
• The repurposing of the existing Victorian Fair field Fairfield
Laundry 2.8 sq m GIA Plant Storage Skirlaw250.4 sq m 3 sq m 3.3 sq m Bin Store M 8.4 sq m Ablutions Residential Ablutions Commercial Kitchen 2.3 sq m d 16.5 sq m 48.6 sq m Kitchen m
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Cafe .9 4 152.7 sq m Bathroom • The removal of the insensitive extensions to Storage m 0.7 sq m sq Lobby .3 3 m sq Lobby .8 2 m sq .6 Kitchen Bedroom 15 /
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GIA 201.9 sq m m sq Lobby .4 m 3 sq .8 Bedroom
• The construction of six new residential buildings, 14 Kitchen m / m sq sq .2 .4 3 Bathroom Dining 36 / two ancillary structures and a nursery, L Living Terrace Villa C m
Percy sq .2 Gym Bennet 120 m Space sq .8 154 Common
GIA • 150 additional student bedrooms across the 5.8 sq m Walnut Lawn m
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1.4 sq m 1.4 sq m m Space sq .6 13 • A thoughtful and comprehensive landscape that Academic GIA 335.5 sq m m m m m sq m sq Store sq .3 m m m sq .7 Storage 3 .1 sq .1 Ablutions Cupboard Bin 7 sq Cupboard 10 sq Laundry Plant sq 4 .4 3 Laundry .6 4 .6
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m 248.9 sq m sq m m m m .2 m sq sq sq sq Bedroom 13 m .4 .8 .1 .4 sq 3 3 3 sq Bathroom .7 Bedroom Bathroom Bathroom 11 .2 Bedroom 13 Bedroom 13 m m m m m m m sq sq sq sq m Cupboard Lobby .9 Lobby .9 Lobby .9 sq sq .3 sq
2 2 2 Student Café Ablutions 4 .6 sq Lobby .6 Plant .2 Kitchen 2 3 4 that will use the site. 6 Cleaning Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen
Redcliffe - Kitchen / / / m m / m m sq sq sq sq 15 15 15 Dining Dining Dining 15 Dining / / / m / m sq sq m Living .5 Living .5 Living Space Corridor Living Corridor 3 3 sq .1 14
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28.2 sq m Academic Quiet Space Student Common 28.2 sq m m Space sq .9 15
Academic House Gym Water Court Space Proposed New Trees
E E A. Cedrus libani (Cedar of Lebanon) Mulberry C Lawn C Robinia B. Malu spp. (Oxford local species apples) A Lawn K Walnut Lawn Banbury C. Tilia cordata (Small-leaved lime) Woodstock K Road Villa D. Malus bramley (Bramley apple) Road Villa Quiet Space J I B E. Juglans regia (Walnut) Greenwood H H F. Robinia Frisia (Robinia) Water Court Water Court I West Villa East Villa G. Pyrus (Pear) H. Luma apiculata (Chilean myrtle) I. Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine) J. Fagus s. asplenifolia (Cut-leaf beech) K. Morus nigra (Mulberry) L. Zelkova serrata (Zelkova) M. Fagus sylvatica (Beech) C’
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Use Key : Study bedroom Ancillary spaces Single flat Internal circulation Common use Nursery Academic use Sub-station Reception area Refuse store Quiet space Student gym Outline of ‘Six Pavilions’ scheme Woodstock Road Woodstock Road House (Existing) Woodstock Road Villa Greenwood (Existing Building) Water Court West Villa Water Court East Villa Banbury Road Villa Banbury Road Terrace Villa Redcliffe-Maud (Existing Building) Walnut Lawn Villa (In Elevation)
Fairfield Residence Home (Behind) Fairfield House (Behind) Long section CC across the site Site Extents 10m 20m 30m
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Section C-C’ North Oxford Development Project, University College Oxford Public Consultation 4 BANBURY ROAD
Boards 4 to 7 Banbury Road Villa Walnut Lawn Villa - Student Café
The following boards describe the setting and A small reception in Banbury Road Villa is the Refer to View 3 on Board 5 interior layouts of the accommodation villas. The only adminstration office in the new buildings. The student café at the northern end of the narrative starts at Banbury Road frontage and Visitors may take shelter under an outside walnut tree-lined lawn is designed with informal moves westwards to the Staverton Road access canopy and enjoy immediate views of the gardens seating as well as quiet reading zones. The way. beyond. The Banbury Road Villa accommodates cafe’s generous full height glazing allows views 5 academic spaces and student accommodation over the terrace and onto the lawn. Generally, active communal use is at ground on the first and second floors. Its supporting functions are located on the floor level and predominantly at the eastern part northern side for ease of access to the driveway of the site. These easternmost villas house a for deliveries and collection. variety of shared amenities to provide a focus for community and modest collegial activity.
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View 1 - Rendered view from Banbury Road of Fairfield House, Walnut L awn Villa and Fairfield Residential Home with new trees lining the boulevard (Existing brick shed shown in outline).
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3 A Use Key : A’ Study bedroom Common use Reception area Internal circulation Sub-station No. 113 A A Single flat Academic use Ancillary spaces Nursery Refuse store
Water Court & Walnut Lawn (N.T.S.) View 2 - Rendered view of the Entrance from Banbury Road showing existing cedars in the foreground and proposed new orchard planting
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Entrance and Porters’ Lodge Fairfield House (Existing Building) Walnut Lawn Villa Banbury Road Villa Rawlinson Road House Section A-A’ Section A-A’ Banbury Road Villa 1:500 Fairfield House (In Elevation) Porters’Lodge and Entrance Garden to Rawlinson1:500 Road House Site Extents Site Extents 10m 20m 30m 10m 20m 30m Banbury Road Elevation 10m 20m 30m Site Section AA 10m 20m 30m
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10m 20m 30m 10m 20m 30m North Oxford Development Project, University College Oxford Public Consultation 5 WALNUT LAWN
View 3 - Rendered view of Walnut Lawn, looking North towards the student café (Refer to Board 4 for location)
Níall McLaughlin Architects North Oxford Development Project, University College Oxford Public Consultation 6 WATER COURT
Benefits of the Proposal vs. the ‘Six Pavilions’ Scheme Southern Elevation of Fairfield Residential Home
• The Water Court Villas occupy a broadly • The two new residential buildings are spaced • The Quiet Space, a stand-alone pavilion to The College is exploring with the trustees of Fairfield Residential Home the merits similar footprint to the permitted ‘Six Pavilions’ more widely than the previous ‘Six Pavilions’ the south of the Water Court, may be used for of espalier pear planting on the southern walls of the home and possible the scheme, but allow for more space, permeability scheme which allows space for a simple paved quiet study. installation of balconies on the first and second floor for the amenity of its residents. and an improved aspect. forecourt with a reflecting rill and benches. • Distance from the southern boundary has This will create an entrance and outside space • The scheme has no new basements, which will been increased to conserve existing trees to for the accommodation buildings. reduce construction programme and impact. the south of the site.
Fairfield Residential Home
Rose Garden
Balcony to the South of Fairfield Residential Home
Water Court West Villa Water Court East Villa Riser Riser Riser Riser Riser Riser Gym Common Space
Workout benches
Gym 116 sq m Multi-exercise centres
Common Space 146.3 sq m Riser Riser
Rowing Machine Above Above Above Above Riser Riser Riser Riser
Yoga Mats
Trendmills (TBC) AHU AHU
Ablutions Ablutions 13.7 sq m 13.7 sq m Riser Riser Chair Store Table Store Riser Riser Riser Riser Shelves Riser Laundry Laundry Bin Store Bin Store
Lift Shaft Shelves 4.4 sq m
Cleaning Lift Shaft Riser 4.4 sq m Cleaning Cupboard 1600 x 1750 3.4 sq m 3.4 sq m Cupboard 1600 x 1750 Walnut Lawn Water Court
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Living / Dining / Kitchen Living / Dining / Kitchen Living / Dining / Kitchen Living / Dining / Kitchen 13.9 sq m 13.9 sq m 13.9 sq m Bathroom Bathroom 13.9 sq m 6 sq m 6 sq m
Corridor Corridor 8.3 sq m 8 sq m Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom 12.6 sq m 12.8 sq m Bedroom Bathroom Bathroom 11.2 sq m 10.6 sq m 2.3 sq m Wardrobe Shelves Shelves 2.3 sq m Shelves
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Wheelchair Riser Riser Parking Wardrobe Wardrobe Riser Riser Quiet
Quiet Space Space28.2 sq m
Water Court Plan (N.T.S.) View 4 - Rendered view of Water Court, looking North towards Fairfield Residential Home. Proposed balcony and pear trees added to Fairfield Residential Home Use Key: Residential Quiet space Student gym Outline of ‘Six Pavilions’ scheme Common use Ancillary spaces Internal circulation
Níall McLaughlin Architects North Oxford Development Project, University College Oxford Public Consultation 7 WOODSTOCK AND STAVERTON ROAD
At the western end of the site there are two student accommodation Following consultation with Oxford City Council, these views have been buildings and a nursery. The accommodation buildings have limited produced to illustrate the proposals as seen from Woodstock Road. They visibility from Woodstock Road as per Views 6 and 7. convey that, when viewed through the trees of Woodstock Road gardens, the proposed buildings are seen only partially.
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Fairfield Residential Home Car Park
Percy Bennet 9 Terrace Villa View 5 - Staff, students and visitors route, looking East towards Water Court West Villa
Redcliffe - Maud House
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No. 98 Mulberry Robinia Lawn Lawn 6
No. 96 Greenwood
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Ground floor plan of the Banbury Road Villa and Fairfield House (N.T.S.) View 6 - Current proposal of Woodstock Road Villa as seen from Woodstock Rd between no. 98 & 96 View 7 - Current proposal of Woodstock Rd Villa as seen from Woodstock Rd between no. 96 & 94 Use Key: Residential Quiet space Student Gym Common use Ancillary spaces Internal circulation
Níall McLaughlin Architects North Oxford Development Project, University College Oxford Public Consultation 8 COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
A Staverton Road Nursery B The Orchard & Garden Spaces
The nursery is located in the north-western corner of the site at the Staverton Road Heritage orchards, along with those shared with the residents of the new Fairfield entrance. The building is a single storey structure that follows the design guidance for Residential Home will be maintained and sensitively enhanced. The aspiration is that premises to house a nursery, available to the public, with up to 50 places. these resources will provide an attractive amenity for the inter-generational community.
View 8 - Rendered view of the nursery from Staverton Road (View labelled on Board 7) The Orchard north of Fairfield Residential Home
F New Landscaping to the West of Redcliffe-Maud House C Student Café
Changes are proposed to enhance inclusive access for the those with restricted mobility. The student café is designed with informal seating as well as quiet reading zones. The levels of the paths will be regularised, and the southfacing terrace of Redcliffe-Maud The cafe’s generous full height glazing encourages views over the terrace and onto House extended. Additional mulberry tree planting is proposed for the lawn. the tree-lined lawn down to the specimen copper beech.
PLACEMAKING FOR AN INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY
View 9 - Rendered view of Redcliffe-Maud House & Greenwood looking East with Water Court West Villa beyond The student café with external seating alongside of the pedestrian path, overlooking Walnut Lawn (View labelled on Board 7)
E The Rose Garden D Balcony to the South of Fairfield Residential Home This vital space to the east of Redcliffe-Maud House is already greatly appreciated by View from Fairfield Residential Home looking south to Water Court. Landscaping and the residents of Fairfield Residential Home and will be preserved. planting enhance the views out from the Residential Home. The potential for a balcony would provide further opportunities for residents to enjoy the gardens.
Rose Garden with bluebells in the early spring Residents of Fairfield Residential Home with local students
Níall McLaughlin Architects North Oxford Development Project, University College Oxford Public Consultation 9 BUILDING DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY
Façade Design Proposed Sustainability Strategy
The form and façade strategy for the The proposals target a 40% reduction in carbon accommodation buildings aims to develop a emissions by employing a multifaceted approach, confident architectural scale and language that including: unifies the new buildings as a coherent ensemble that responds directly to the existing character of • Fabric first design with high levels of insulation the surrounding Conservation Area. 3 • High quality windows with generous openings The emerging design utilises architectural design for good natural light and ventilation elements from the local vernacular to provide simple and recognisable references, including • Glazing areas considered to avoid overheating pitched roofs, gabled elevations, use of vertical elements, carefully detailed and articulated • Low carbon technology including: window openings, and interiors with a distinct • Air source heat pump for hot water relationship to the garden spaces. 2 • Use of heat recovery ventilation for fresh air
All of this is to be achieved with sustainability at the fore.
The key features in the façade strategy are: 4
1. The study bedroom windows are simple pairs 1 of fixed and opening side-hung casements. The glazing is generous to provide the required daylight and free area for ventilation.
2. The top floor windows follow the roof line, clearly expressing these rooms as ‘attic spaces’.
3. Clay tiles are proposed as the roof finish to sit well within the existing Victorian context.
4. The strategy and materials are clearly contemporary while allowing variation to occur through location and type of windows. For example, we imagine that the fenestration to the kitchen / dining areas will be more generous and projecting. UNIV-NORTH - ENERGY STRATEGY
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Indicative Programme
July 2019 September 2019 4th Quarter 2019 2nd Quarter 2020 4th Quarter 2020 3rd Quarter 2023 First Public Consultation Second Public Consultation Submission of Planning Anticipated OCC Determination Start on Site Target Occupation Application of Planning Application (Subject to Planning)
Project Delivery Commitments
• The college will appoint a contractor who is a member of the considerate constructor scheme.
• The design will include prefabricated elements such as the cross laminated timber frame. This will reduce the number of deliveries (and therefore disruption by circa. 80% in the first 6-months of the project).
• The contractor will be required to locate a traffic marshal on Banbury Road for the duration of the works to safely manage vehicles accessing and egressing site.
• A construction traffic management plan will be agreed with the County Council well in advance of the works and will endeavour to:
- Reduce deliveries outside of peak traffic hours in the morning and afternoon.
- Exclude contractor parking on-site.
- Monitor noise throughout the construction period.
• Issue a monthly newsletter to all local neighbours updating on progress and forthcoming works. Photograph of the physical site model (1:250)
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