THE CRESCENT EVOLVING My vision for suburbia is to connect the community together at different scales which are all interwoven to create a safe, and stimulating environment. It should improve the wellbeing and living standards of the residents. On a smaller scale, each unit should have access to their own private green space as well as access to communal green space which is lost in cities. The new scheme in New Barnet will promote a feeling of home and create an oasis as well as connecting the surrounding suburbs. The new transport links will increase demand for New Barnet. The aim is PRODUCEDto bring BY AN all AUTODESK ages together, STUDENT joining where VERSION the existing infrastructure may not, to establish connectivity and a collaborative way of living. The diagrams below illustrate the overall vision for a new suburbia. Density has been increased with five different housing types,

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STATION ROAD CLOSE STATION Roof Car Park St James's Church CLOSE Posts BOTANY Byron Court Kingmaker House Shelter Endeavour House CR Builders

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APPROACH ROAD New Barnet Station LYONSDOWN ROAD SP Phoenix Court

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Baptist Health Chapel LB HENRY ROAD 1.1000 Masterplan of the vision for New Barnet PossibleVERSION circulation with currentSTUDENT model AUTODESK AN BY Possible circulation with proposedPRODUCED demolition The Crescent Types of suburban development

1.This looks at the development of new homes in sub- urbia through conversion or redevelopment. This could be by redevelopment of existing properties or the crea- tion of new dwellings built in rear gardens, back lands or unused areas.

1.There are 5 main types of development:

A - Conversion The conversion or subdivision of a large dwelling into multiple dwellings (inc creation of flats or converting a Figure 1: Conversion on Park Lane, New Barnet Figure 2: Addition Baring Road, New Barent property to a semi detached.) The work would not make any major alterations of the size of the dwelling.

B- Addition Additions can be to the side, rear, front or roof to create additional space in a dwelling. The addition to the building can be combined with converting the dwelling into apartments.

C - Infill Infill looks at building within the gaps and left over Figure 3: Infill Victoria Road, New Barnet Figure 4: Rear garden development St James Close, New Barnet spaces between properties. It can also include subdivid- ing larger plots of land to complement the existing ur- ban pattern. Access to these plots must be well thought 2. New development should: through. - Provide the right typology of homes to correspond to the location. D- Rear garden development - Minimize the impact on neighbors and The development of buildings in the rear gardens of the local community. existing buildings. - The development should have a strong dialogue with the community. E - Regeneration - Have a low environmental impact. A replacement and rethink of existing buildings with a Figure 5: Regeneration Station Road, New Barnet - Safeguard for the future of developing in development that increases the density and improves neighboring sites. the area. Current Layout of Westbrook and Armstrong Crescentcresent hous-Housing

Pedestrian route 5945 sqm Proposed site

Vehicular route 10726 sqm Front driveway Houses 3747 sqm 12707 sqm

The housing in and around the Crescent has a high land area per-centage of private gardens, front driveways. The front driveways could be integrated better into the design, especially if there is a reduction in vehicular traffic. There is a small public green space at the centre of the crescent but this could be opened out and integrated into the community. There are strong vehicular routes around the crescent and cutting it down the middle. This could be looked into and reducing. Cycle and walking routes could be added to improve Green space pedestrian access to the crescent housing. The private back 3892 sqm - gardens make up the majority of each houses area. This could be addressed to ensure maximum use of space. The area has a Private Back garden residential feel, this could be improved by creating more green 32621 sqm and public space.

Typical Semi-detached House in Westbrook CrescentCresent Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 Living Room Semi-detached housing is the most com- mon housing type in England. All of the Garage housing in the Crescent and those housing in close proximity are all semi-detached. The average floor space of a semi-detached property in England is 96 sqm, with typi- Bedroom 2 cally three beds. The typology makes this Reception Room style of property very desirable, especially for growing families and those needing a Bathroom spare room to work from home.

The plot sizes of Westbrook Crescent are on average 297.5 sqm, this is well above Kitchen average because of the large garden. The semi- detached house mirrors the average size typologically in England. There is good access to the properties from the road and on site parking because of the large front garden, as well as on road parking. It has been noted that the houses are built to look like one singular house.

In London the demand for semi-detached 6 Westbrook Cresent Floor Plan 1.100 properties has risen exponentially, seeing a 41% on average increase on the price of properties. The average price of a property in Westbrook Crescent is £477,727, well above Englands average house price of £233,000. Over double.

Single Storey The semi detached houses were constructed in the 1950’s, post5000 war to Double Storey

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Historic Map of 1960’s 1.5000 Average Plot size in Westbrook Cresent 1.200 3221 m 1.500 Masterplan of the vision for the Crescent

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Scale 1:5000 Mar 14, 2020 13:17 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 m Imogen Brown University of Liverpool

Projection: British National Grid The Crescent Massing development

This series of photographs illustrate massing development. The first with colour card look at access routes and circulation. The second looks at massing slab which is then translated into massing within the crescent and then specifically looking at massing with the waterside units and how they relate to the water.

Lakeside unit study

1.100 Axonometric of the unit types The Crescent

1.200 Waterside Unit Plan - Flat

1.100 Waterside Unit Plan - Ground Floor 1.100 Waterside Unit Plan - First Floor

Possible planting for garden and greenhouse including a herb and vegetable patch.

1.200 Waterside Unit Plan - Single Storey The Crescent

Roof: Open Deck Joists Pedestal DPM Substrate 2% Slope with 100mm rigid insulation DPC 2mm substrate Glazing: Vapour Barrier Double Glazing 10mm safety glass 300mm Reinforced Concrete 16mm Argon Filled Cavity 20mm Plaster board 12mm Lam safety glass 2 x 6mm Toughened glass with mesh inlay

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Ground: 40mm Polished Concrete floor screed 75mm Screed 110mm Thermal Insulation DPM Reinforced Concrete Foundation 1.20 Structural Section of Waterside Unit

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Deep blue crushed velvet PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION STUDENT AUTODESK AN BY PRODUCED The Crescent Infill Housing - Overlooking private outdoor spaces:

1. At present housing may not be over- looked however as infill housing is created, overlooking may occur within developments. The first 10 metres of the garden should be protected, there should be no overlooking. However, the remainder of the garden can be over- Proposed Proposed looked by new neighboring develop- ments. 2. The guideline of 10 metres in most circumstances is sufficient separation to prevent the new and existing dwelling from being overlooked where the rear of the properties face each other. Existing Existing Staggered windows Angled Windows 3. If the new development might result in overlooking the neighbouring garden within the first 10 metres, the design should incorporate obscured, diagonal or oblique views where possible. There- fore, the new dwelling would no longer be directly overlooking. Example of architectural devices that incorporate these ideas are to the left of the page. Proposed They are acceptable where no other Proposed solution can be found. They should be integrated as part of the design and are only acceptable when the windows are 1.50 Infill Unit Plan - Second Floor part of a compelling design. 4. All proposed windows should ensure that there is sufficient natural light. These are only suggestions are there are Existing Existing other options to overcome overlooking. Screen oriel windows Louvered windows

Frigure 12: Options for resolving overlooking with a distance less than 10metres

Infill Housing - Back to back distances: 1. The distance between the rear elevation of a proposal and existing or to a new development is concerned with privacy. With the increasing density of the suburbs it is inevitable that developments will result in the increase of overlooking New to host in conjunction with outlooking from neighbouring proper- dwelling ties. This page looks at options to mitigate it. 10m separa- tion 2. Back to back distances between dwelling should be mon- New dwelling separation: 5 itored. Figure 9 looks at the minimum distances that should metres provides sufficient privacy to all residence. New dwell- ing to 3rd 3. Direct overlooking into circulation spaces is deemed ac- party dwell- ceptable. These include stair wells, entrance halls and utility ing 12m rooms. Bathroom windows should have tinted glazing or separation screens for privacy.

4. Balconies are included in the distance between back to Figure 9: Overlooking distances back housing and should adhere to the distances stated in Figure 9. It is measured from the edge of the balcony. Infill Housing - Front to front distances 1. Front to front separation is the distance between the front elevation of two dwellings, they are often facing a road or a shared access route e.g a pathway. 2. The relationship between the distance of the front elevation should be determined by two main principles: - Access to daylight and sunlight 1.50 Infill Unit Plan - First Floor - The feel of the street/ area, to make an informed decision. 3. Ideally in suburbia, the separation distance between the two front elevations should be no smaller than the height of the developments that are facing one another. For example for an elevation of 7 metres Figure 10 the street distance should be 7 metres. 4. Where sites are constrained, for example in infill housing and larger distances are difficult to achieve, the typology of the building should step towards and away from the street so the distances can be achieved at intervals. It allows for tighter areas in between.

Flat layout and relationship between buildings

1. The layout of the unit is long and thin with a clear movement through The unit is dual aspect to improve the level of natural light and for natural ventilation.

2. All the bedrooms are double rooms at least 1200 sq.m. There should be built in storage systems in all of the bedrooms (1800 x 800mm)

1.100 Axonometric of the unit types Bedroom dimensions - 4000 x 3000mm 3. There should always be a septate toilet and or bathroom which is accessible from the (Including built in storage 1800 x 800mm) living/dining room.

4. The kitchen/living area must be able to accommodate a large table. It can be multi- functional.

5. Flexible layout. For example the kitchen with a large table could be used as office space during the day or adding a specific office space into the house design. Ancillary dimensions - 4000 x 2500mm (including bathroom 5500 sq.m) Access to daylight One bed flat - 6200 x 3350mm Two bed flat - 6200 x 6700mm 6. There should be adequate lighting from daylight and sunlight that is appropriate Maisonette - 5600 x 6700mm (Living) for residents and so there is no loss of light for the neighbours. 4100x 6700mm (Kitchen) 7. New dwellings should ensure optimum access to daylight and sunlight. They Living and kitchen dimen- should consider:

- Avoiding the creation of single aspect dwelling, especially if they are north facing. One bed flat - 1600 x 8350mm - Orientation of the property should ensure that each room receives direct Two bed flat - 1600 x 6700mm sunlight at one point during the day. Maisonette - 4000 x 5000mm - Well positioned windows in relation to the layout of the room and other 1.50 Infill Unit Plan - Ground Floor surrounding dwellings. - Room layouts that are well thought out and well proportioned and are not awkwardly shaped so that sunlight can penetrate. - Where possible rooms are dual aspect so light can come in at different Green space dimensions angles. This is particularly important where rooms are north facing. - If the site is contained use courtyards to increase the light levels. - Skylights should complement and supplement light coming from other windows or skylights. There should always be a view out of a room. The Crescent

Deck Access layout Public deck access Public green space Plan 1.100 Elevation 1.100 Section 1.100 Private garden / greenhouse

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Infill Housing - Heights of development in back gardens 1. If a new development or redevelopment of a garage or property is proposed in a back garden, there should: - If part of the new proposed development is within 20 metres of any dwelling (host or neighbouring). The height should be lower than the existing dwellings. It is recommended that proposed buildings should be at least 1 storey lower than current dwellings. However, additional accommodation can be provided within the roof space. - Where no part of the new proposals within 20 metres of the existing dwellings (rear wall). The proposal can be of the same number of storeys of the predominant building height of the area but no higher.

2. Infill housing usually fits in between existing housing. They tend to be back land sites or garage blocks that can accommodate developments on a larger scale. The height of any infill housing should not be any higher that the predominant height of housing in the surrounding area. If the proposed housing is massed out of a larger form it can be advisable to step the height to retain a sense of openness and the continued feel of suburbia and create space to the 1.100 Section of Infill Unit existing units. This could be in the form of garage or storage space.

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View from the park at the Waterside units

View looking towards the Waterside units View looking towards the Infill units