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Illuminated Arches 13 ILLUMINATED ARCHES TEAM “Evocative of the iconic symbol for global The arches are compelling structures that impact networks, the arches mark the symbolic centre both the micro and macro environment of the of London’s Tech City and establish a strong Old Street Gateway. Visible from all directions, individual identity for Old Street Station. they act as beacons for this significant area of Paul Cocksedge Studio They connect spaces together and provide the city. Ben Adams Architects lighting, greenery and seating for pedestrians.” We propose using the clerestory roof as a Old Street’s recognizable arches are a crucial canvas for public art, produced by local artists part of the area’s visual identity. The addition or in collaboration with London’s art schools. of two new arches creates a dynamic and The unusual and central position of the canvas pragmatic intervention that connects past and ensures that pieces will be visible from the new present together. station stairs as well as from the buildings above, creating an engaging challenge for artists. Growing harmoniously out of the existing This exciting new venue will add a dynamic structure, the proposal transforms the existing and varied layer of culture and establish the visual language from that of an advertising peninsula as a landmark embracing public art. hoarding to a three-dimensional representation of the international connections that Old Street, We believe that by evolving Old Street’s existing as London’s tech hub, thrives on. identity we can create something striking yet familiar, that brings the scheme together and The arches become a unifying element and bring stands out. The arches mark the symbolic centre together all the different areas of the peninsula. of London’s Tech City and establish a strong They offer improvements to the public realm individual identity for Old Street Station. by framing the new entrance to the station and come alive at night, their lighting creating at once a sense of wonder and of safety. Integrated planting, seating and low-level lighting at the base of each arch create a new high-quality public space for pedestrians and mitigate the pollution of the surrounding traffic. Circular benches surrounded by greenery offer charging stations for electronics and wi-fi hotspots, blending together nature and technology. 13 14 URBAN OASIS TEAM AN URBAN OASIS A DIGITAL CANVAS The 20th Century urban environment is shaped Old Street is London’s major creative hub. by humans. It is wasteful, resource hungry, Originally colonised by artists, the area has Gibson Thornley Architects and with amplified summer temperatures and become the UK’s centre of tech business. It is Kinnear Landscape dangerous air pollution, harsh to its human also a place where people live, where strong creators. Old Street roundabout is typical of communities exist supported by schools and Architects this type of 20th century urbanism. As such other public institutions. At the centre of our it is both a microcosm and a cause of wider proposal we propose a series of digital screens ARUP climatic change. At the Paris Climate Accord and projections that provides a creative canvas world leaders signed an agreement to limit world for these communities. The digital canvas emission rises to 2 degrees. They signed to keep will provide real time information about the the world habitable. What they did not realise - environment, travel and local information. It given omissions to date - is that in doing so they will be a compass to help people navigate their almost certainly committed to geoengineering city. It will be a space for art to be shown and the planet’s climate. for events to take place; for school groups, community projects, artist, creatives and We are proposing an Urban Oasis that is its own musicians to influence their city. It will be a micro-urban experiment in climate adjustment meeting place, a totem for the modern city. and experimentation. It harvests waste and untapped energy from its context and engages in A SELF-FUNDING MODEL a dialogue with its users and microclimate and to create a unique and enjoyable space. The proposal will require funding to create this lush park. Works are needed to alter the existing At Canary Wharf, a microclimate was created clerestory to make the space accessible, safe by accident, with heat exhaust from the and usable. We propose a model of funding that underground raising the immediate temperature, is self-sustaining, similar to a website model. allowing Mediterranean planting to thrive. We Advertising is increased by 200% from the propose to harness the heat specific to the current offer, providing ongoing finance. site, from the underground and surrounding infrastructure (sub-station, retail etc) to raise winter temperatures, allowing a more ambitious, tropical flora to exist. A high canopy of umbrella pines and palms create a new, safe urban place, promoting visibility across the site to the wider context. In the summer, fine mists and cooling, reduces the heat island effect. The Urban Oasis is a lush microclimate - a place to meet, sit and enjoy throughout the year. 14 15 THE STAGE @ SILICON ROUNDABOUT TEAM Welcome to Old Street. Welcome to The Stage Development, is a great example - as is The at Silicon Roundabout, our proposed new space Mews behind the Bower Tower. These spaces will at the heart of the Old Street District. A space always be more attractive than sitting on the Old to sit, to watch, to think and to meet. A space Street Peninsula, and we expect more of them Urben Limited that screens you from the surrounding noise to appear in the coming years. Therefore we felt Miriam+Tom and distraction of the city and allows you time why try to create another similar space some- to stop and think encapsulated by a landmark where so inhospitable? 18 Degrees structure reflecting the cutting edge design and technology this part of London is best known for. Certainly, there is demand for more eating, Momentum Transport drinking and seating - and that is why we Out team knows the area well, and we know are going to extend the Promenade of Light that the first thing that strikes you on leaving the towards the roundabout, creating an extended labyrinthine Old Street Station and emerging to promenade which can act as a multifunctional the surface is the noise of the traffic. This is not space accommodating temporary markets - a a space that makes you want to stay, to dwell, lunchtime food market, or weekend art fair, for to linger - rather you head away as quickly example. as possible. The proposed trans- formation and peninsularisation of the roundabout will However, the centrepiece of our scheme will be certainly improve the situation, but it will still be The Stage - a performance platform wrapped dominated by vehicles which at least in the short with fluid LED screens - double sided - so that term will generate noise and pollution. the inside can showcase culture & the arts, while the outside can retain the vital revenue- Therefore, why pretend this will be a nice space generating advertising which will be needed to to sit and relax? We chose to address this and pay for the programming and maintenance of have developed an idea which mitigates the the scheme. An expanded area of tiered seating, harsh conditions of the roundabout peninsula, no longer looking towards a ventilation stack and creates a sense of enclosure, creating a and old substation over the road, but rather space where people are able to linger protected towards a screen that is programmed and from the noise and pollution of the surrounding managed in partnership with local performing streets. and visual arts organisations, such as the ICA or Sadlers Wells. Walking around the area today there are lots of new areas where you can sit, eat, drink, work We want it to be a civic space; a programmed or relax away from the busy roads that define space yet a spontaneous space. Somewhere for the Old Street Roundabout Space. The newly both performance and contemplation. A place created Old Street @ Silicon Roundabout for people. Yard, part of the White Collar Factory 15 16 INTROVERT–EXTROVERT TEAM SILICON ROUNDABOUT: FUTURE NOW The new structure draws people in from the Old WELL-BEING VIA PARTICIPATION Street axis established by the new tube station The new peninsula offers two opportunities: to entrance. The raised clerestory roof becomes The scheme takes public participation and create a civic space at a key London gateway an enticing platform or stage with amphitheatre openness one step further and allows individuals Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt and to influence the character of Old Street. seating leading to the upper level. The ramps to share content through open source display LT Studio and steps on approach, and areas to the areas in the roof’s inner wall. This turns the The proposal establishes two new platforms periphery, provide a variety of spaces to be building into a space of expression and sharing. University of Reading where users can enjoy both bustle and calm, experienced and enjoyed. The upper platform visual connectivity and isolation, openness and is acoustically protected by a perimeter screen The democracy of a space, where its fabric Spacehive intimacy. The lower level allows permeability which is just permeable enough to maintain is manipulated by its users, establishes a new Heyne Tillett Steel across it from all vantage points whilst the upper, a connection to the wider environment and dynamism between our online personas and wrapped with a new screen, provides enclosure orientate key views. offline collective. The scheme will offer the Max Fordham and privacy. community of Silicon Roundabout a space to MANAGEMENT AND FUNDING express its civic identity.
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