48 FRANCIS TIBBALDS AWARDS PRACTICE SHORTLIST 2016 FRANCIS TIBBALDS AWARDS PRACTICE SHORTLIST 2016 49 Winstanley & York Road 1 Aerial view of the emerging masterplan Estates Regeneration 2 Existing figure-ground 3 Proposed figure-ground Levitt Bernstein reintroduce perimeter blocks to 4 Typical urban block showing range of typologies and this London estate tenures around a shared courtyard. Making the key Clapham Junction The proposed urban grain varies in re- uses – with taller blocks creating a sense of It is important to recognise that the linkages... Towards Station piazza sponse to orientation, scale and massing. destination at the station. strategy needs to be robust, yet flexible town The framework creates a friendlier, more enough to take in the constantly changing centre intimate scale to streets. Perimeter block DELIVERY PROCESS market, client and political needs. This will Improve public realm within Winstanley Estate typologies ranging from 4-8 storeys help to New homes will be provided for all af- then establish an overall spatial strategy create a well-defined and enclosed network fected council tenants and resident owners, that will continue to evolve as individual ele- of streets and spaces. This is a high density together with an increased range of tenures ments and the development programme are neighbourhood, but it isn’t high rise. and mix of homes to meet the housing needs considered further. Pocket park Winstanley Road The framework envisages 1677 homes of the Borough. Existing community facilities Plough Road within the new neighbourhood ranging from are relocated into more appropriate accom- CONTRIBUTION TO URBAN DESIGN densities of around 180-560 u/ha, an overall modation, a new leisure centre allowed for, PRACTICE increase of 195per cent over the existing 858 with additional non-residential development The scheme successfully negotiates a Falcon Road homes. Much of our early work was based that could include retail, catering, hotel use, comfortable mid-point for an aspiration for on a study of typologies, using examples training use and other employment uses. a dense quality neighbourhood. It achieves Local activity hub from the UK and Europe to illustrate how in- Detailed cost proposals have deter- this, not so much through the masterplan, novative high density solutions could help to mined the scheme to be financially viable but rather through a carefully negotiated set Kambala create lively streetscapes. and provide a basis for further detailed dis- of parameters and a pragmatic approach to Estate York Retained Gardens Towards Thames The Station Precinct and York Road cussion between the council, residents, and the development process. The aim is to build towers Pathway development provide for wide podium foot- stakeholders – to enable the comprehensive momentum within the early phases which prints to accommodate the non-residential regeneration of the area to proceed. does not scare the market, but which estab- York Road lishes the location and development values. This places a great deal of pressure on the masterplan as a tool to give the client con- fidence that quality can be maintained and Leisure centre, library and to set parameters for future development. community facilities As such it is an example of how pragmatic Towards modern masterplanning can respond to the Battersea current economic climate. 1 Development is carefully controlled Levitt Bernstein was appointed to develop cent support for demolition and rebuilding strategic planning policy and guidelines. where it needs to be. Within the soft cen- a long term Spatial Strategy for one of the of the majority of the estate. This summarises the vision for the future tre of the area, densities are lower as the most challenging estates in west London. The public realm will be transformed of Winstanley and York Road Estates: proportion of family dwellings increases. The Winstanley and York Road Estates with pedestrian and cyclist friendly streets. A safe and welcoming neighbourhood that Frontages to the primary elevation along are located in the London Borough of New links to York Road, Clapham Junction connects• with its surroundings, making the York Road to the north and the station plaza Wandsworth, just north of Clapham Junction Station, a reconfigured York Gardens and a most of its direct links to Clapham Junction to the south are given a slightly freer rein in Station and the town centre. The estates sequence of open spaces are located within Station and the Thames. 2 3 terms of height and mass as development were the source of the London riots in this easy access of all residents. Access to the • A variety of housing and public spaces values dictate. part of London in 2011 and the area ef- community facilities and green infrastruc- that are safe and attractive to a mixed Mews houses fectively acts as a barrier between Clapham ture are emphasised, as well as promoting community. 2-3 storeys Courtyards at LESSONS LEARNED ground level Junction and the River Thames because of walkability, access to public transport and Improved public spaces will enhance the Focusing on delivery right from the start of the lack of legible and safe routes. creating cycling links within the area and be- existing• environment and create an invit- Gaps in blocks in the design development process was crucial. southern side allow The plans are intended to transform the yond. Shared surface streets are envisaged ing, safe and healthy place for children and daylight sunlight Residents and all stakeholders have been neighbourhood into an attractive, green as play spaces for children as well as provid- families. part of the process from very early stages. and fully integrated part of Wandsworth. ing a framework for the emerging strategy. A A new network of safe and attractive 4-5 storey blocks Thus, the evolving masterplan has developed The proposals are based upon a perimeter rich range of housing typologies and tenures routes• through the area for pedestrians and with green and through joint consensus on key objectives brown roofs block strategy, with the new housing rec- will ensure a mixed community. cyclists. and design principles and is not a finished reating traditional London streets, linking The long term vision includes improve- Local residents to be given the opportuni- design set in stone, but a flexible framework, into the surrounding context and enhancing ments not just to the physical environment ty• to take charge and manage areas of public Taller 7-8 which is open to innovation and change. storeys markers permeability. but carefully considers the delivery of com- space themselves. at key junctions The design code accompanying the There is extreme political sensitivity to mercial and community services, creation of Constant activity and opportunities framework will need a carefully balanced the issue of gentrification in the area given jobs, education and training opportunities for• social interaction occur on a regular approach, ensuring that the agreed cen- On street parking the history of the riots and therefore the for local people. basis through carefully considered design tral principles are protected, but allowing Maisonettes or masterplan was developed following exten- proposals. flats with front enough freedom for future proposals to pro- sive consultation with existing residents, URBAN DESIGN OBJECTIVES The station area and other local hubs to gardens to streets vide creative ways of delivering the longer many of whom will be rehoused in the new The proposed regeneration period of 10- promote• Falcon Road as the primary area Pocket term vision for the area. scheme. The consultation process involved 15 years was developed from the spatial for shopping and leisure, creating a mixed park • showing the residents different levels of de- analysis of the two estates and their wider use environment with opportunities for local velopment and refurbishment with 70 per context, together with a holistic view of employment. 4 URBAN DESIGN ― Autumn 2015 ― ISSUe 136 URBAN DESIGN ― Autumn 2015 ― ISSUe 136.