here are the details about the Paradise Street Development Area (PDSA) in digestible form, taken from the Grosvenor site.
Paradise Street Development Area, Liverpool
the map shows approximately where development is scheduled to take place. grosvenor published its own online map but the detail is so poor it's not easy to make out what is where. it's probable the darker areas on the grosvenor map are Liverpool City Council compulsory purchase (CPO) sites but the text is unreadable. the same areas are shown in darker red here.
+ Site 1
On the east side of Peter's Lane between School Lane and College Lane
(Currently Quiggins - CPO)
URBAN FORM
This is a building that sets the scale and character of Peter's Lane, and forms a public space at each end. It is not a high building, due to its relationship with the Bluecoat Chambers.
USES
Upper Floors: High "loft space" with potential for additional mezzanine. Ancillary retail uses.
First Floor: Upper part of shop units, service corridor, storage and staff areas.
Ground Floor: Shop units facing Peter's Lane
Basement: Service corridor access from Hanover Street service area
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The facade of the Palatine Building is to be retained, and creatively re-used for a modern day retail "house". 18 School Lane is to be retained and incorporated into the proposal. Neither of these buildings is listed, but their contribution to the street scene and the history of the area are important.
MATERIALS
In addition to the granite, bronze framing to curved glazed shop units and white internal finishes.
+ Site 2
Between School Lane and Hanover Street, adjacent to Abney Buildings.
(Currently Contraband and Kwik Save - CPO)
URBAN FORM
The building needs to reconcile the difference of scale between the relatively low Bluecoat Chambers and the tall Abney Buildings. The opportunity exists for a new entrance to the Bluecoat Chambers, and an additional garden space to complement the fine grain and atmosphere that currently exists. The architect's response to this has been to create a semi-circular space focusing on the Bluecoat Chambers and taking the central cupola as its centre point. The resulting building form steps back from the listed building on the west whilst forming a strong edge to Hanover Street on the east and bringing the scale of the street down from the Abney Buildings.
USES
Replacement facilities for the existing Friends' Meeting House and BBC Studios to be relocated from Paradise Street. Ground floor shop units facing Hanover Street. Rear servicing from School Lane. 10 number parking spaces in a covered area.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The southern corner of the building will mark the entrance to College Lane from Hanover Street. The relationship to site 3 is critical and the architects have liaised to create an appropriate gateway between the Rope Walks area and the enlarged main retail area; and a setting for the proposed re-building of the sout-eastern corner of the Bluecoat Chambers. A new detailed application is under preparation for this site to reflect the developed end user brief and the design for the Bluecoat Chambers extension.
MATERIALS
Concrete frame with brick and glass infill.
+ Sites 3, 3A & 3B
On the corner of College Lane/Hanover Street.
LOCATION
Site 3 - New build to Hanover Street/College Lane
Site 3A - 22 College Lane
Site 3B - 20 College Lane plus new build element to west
URBAN FORM
The site presents a prominent corner, visible especially from the north and east. There is scope to emphasis this through the continuation of scale of the adjacent Stanley Buildings, although the massing on College Lane needs to respect the single storey rear of the Bluecoat Chambers and the height and width of the two listed Merchant's Warehouses on College Lane, which are to be retained and re-used. The site is extended to the west of these warehouses to further enable sensitive treatments in this area. The architects' have responded to these issues and, in additon, have created a pedestiran link running from College Lane to Hanover Street, revealing the rear of the listed warehouses. This forms a continuation of the public space created on site 2.
USES
Listed Warehouse Ground floor:
Commercial uses - the western building having retail use linked to the adjacent new-build unit. Upper level uses combine ancillary retail and commercial activity.
New build, College Lane
Specialist lifestyle store, with ancillary restauant, storage and staff areas. Servicing from communal basement service area of Hanover Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pedestrian flows from Hanover Street and from the Rope Walks via Gradwell Street, are aided by a courtyard and alley link to College Lane.
MATERIALS
On Hanover Street a steel frame with glass panel infill and use of mesh panels to give texture and variety. Use of matching brick along College Lane.
+ Sites 4A, 4B & 4C
Three groups of properties within the Duke Street Conservation Area.
LOCATION
Site 4A - 75-81 Paradise Street
Site 4B - 11-17 Hanover Street
Site 4C - 19-25 Hanover Street
URBAN FORM
Through retention of existing buildings, where appropriate, and sensitive new infill buildings the continutiy of scale of buildings in Hanover Street is to be restored and a sympathetic refurbishment of the buildings on Paradise Street achieved. Where the masterplan indicates closure of some existing streets, these are marked by breaks in the building line or courtyards. The architects' response to this site has been complex and detailed in keeping with the nature of the context of the development. The frontage of the paradise Street pub to be rebuilt whilst retaining some original facade features and compatible scale. Other improvements include well mannered facades along Hanover Street combined with exciting side wall treatments.
USES
Site 4A - Ground floor shops and Public House with ancillary or residential accommodation above.
Site 4B - Retain existing business and gallery uses in Hanover Galleries. Retail to the Ground Floor of 15-17 Hanover Street. Residential above.
Site 4C - Stanley Building to be refurbished and remodelled to provide speciality retail units on the ground and lower ground floors. Residential or business use above.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
The service access with enter the site of Hanover Street at the existing New Manesty's Lane and will define the rear of Site 4b.
MATERIALS
To be in sympathy with the brick and terracotta context. The pub has render on Paradise Street but otherwise new brickwork is blended with old. Side elevations off Hanover Street introduce steel panels and glass to give contrast and highlights of colour.
+ Site 5A
On the corner of New Manesty's Lane and College Lane.
URBAN FORM
A 3-storey Anchor store providing a landmark building terminating the vista from Peter's Lane. The building turns the corner and responds to the scale of Peter's Lane rather than the eastern end of College Lane. A strong canopy/entrance will be required to punctuate the facade and give the building the required status in the urban grain.
USES
Second Floor - Top floor of Anchor store - sales and ancillary uses.
First Floor - Upper level of Anchor Store.
Ground Floor - Main entrance level from College Lane/Manesty's Lane into Anchor Store.
Basesment - Shared service yard under whole footprint linking to Hanover Street via ramp between New Manesty's Lane and Hanover Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The building will play an important role in the definitiion of a small public space at the intersection of three lanes. Entrances and canopies to be oriented to reflect this function.
MATERIALS
Red granite opposite on site 1 and red brick along College Lane indicate that this building should take up an aspect of this colour palatte. More glass can be used to create a transition into the retail world of Peter's Lane/New Manesty's Lane.
+ Site 5B
On New Manesty's Lane
URBAN FORM
A terrace turning the corner between New Manesty's Lane and Paradise Street thus linking the scales of the two streets. Two floors of retail are topped by three floors of residential. These stop to two levels adjacent to the existing Paradise Street Buildings.
USES
Second - Fourth floors - Residential with balconies to rear overlooking a roof garden over the retail.
First Floor - Upper level of retail, six units including a large corner unit.
Ground Floor - Retail with entrances off New Manesty's Lane and Paradise Street, Storey height allows mezzanine.
Basement - Basement footprint accommodating 37 residential parking spaces accessed off service ramp.
Servicing - From the large service yard under 5a to the east via a lift and rear service corridor at first floor level.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The incline of New Manesty's Lane presents an opportunity for the unit sub-division to bring verticality and rhythm to the building elevation, and scope for the volume of the retail units to be exploited in a variety of ways, through the introduction of internal galleries or mezzanine floors.
MATERIALS
The materials reflect the warm palette found in Hanover Street and at the bottom of Paradise Street. Brick, terracotta, red sandstone, glass and steel are appropriate.
+ Site 6
An island site between Paradise Street, New Manesty's Lane and College Lane
URBAN FORM
A tall landmark building in the very heart of the PSDA that has to respond to the three streets forming it. Two levels of retail are topped by up to eight or nine levels of residential use that is accessed from College Lane. 3 levels of residential face New Manesty's Lane. A tower is formed along Paradise Street as a focus to "the Axis".
USES
Second - ninth floors - Residential units with balconies looking along vistas formed over Paradise Street and along New manesty's Lane.
First floor - Upper levels fo the two large retail units.
Ground Floor - Ground Floor of two retail units fronting primarily onto Paradise Street and New Manesty's Lane. Storey height allows mezzanine giving access from Peter's/New Manesty's Lane.
Basement - Servicing link into site 5a service yard under New manesty's Lane.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This building will terminate the vista from the Waterfront - its architectural expression is to ackowledge this.
MATERIALS
Materials and structure to be modern and lightweight to distinguish this building from its surroundings.
+ Site 7
An island block between Paradise Street, College Lane, Peter's Lane and School Lane and abutting the Russell Building site 7a
URBAN FORM
Two north-south aligned residential wings form strong edges to Paradise Street and Peter's Lane. Two levels above retail on the east and three or four on the west. Retail units front these two streets below. Access to the residential levels is from College Lane. The roof of the retail elements can form a terrace garden for use by the residents.
USES
Second - Firth floors - Residential with balconies onto Paradise Street and Peter's Lane.
First floor - Upper level of Retail - 14 units
Ground Floor - Street Level for retail with main frontages off Paradise Street and Peter's Lane.
Basement - Servicing corridor link into site 5a, via site 6, to service yard to rear of New Manesty's Lane.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This site faces into two different quarters. To the east it responds to the Peter's Lane context and to the west it takes on the characteristics of Paradise Street.
MATERIALS
The east block will match the materials palette of Peter's Lane whilst the west will utilise Portland Stone and respect more the Paradise Street and Church Street/Lord Street character to the north.
+ Site 7A
On the corner of School Lane and Peter's Lane
URBAN FORM
Refurbishment of the Russell Building - 7 storeys of existing accommodation. The lower two floors to be converted to deep retail units. The upper floors to remain office use. This building forms an important edge to the square at the north end of Peter's Lane. The conversion to tie in with site 7. The architects for site 1 have suggested that the two lower floors of this building facing Peter's Lane be reclad to match the shiny granite treatment of this end of Peter's Lane.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The upper parts of the north and west sides of the existing building have attractive stone-clad elevations that are to be restored and retained as a significant feature of the townscape.
USES
Second - Sixth Floors: Offices respecting the structure of the existing building.
First Floor - Upper floor of deep plan retail - 4 units.
Ground Floor - Retail facing Peter's Lane built inside existing structure and extending back to service yard
+ Site 8
An existing buiding between Church Street and School Lane.
URBAN FORM
Conversion of an existing pair of shops into a one and two storey arcade and shop units. The intention with this break-through is to create a physical lik to Peter's Lane from Church Street. The form of the existing building above ground level is to be respected and the new break-through to be sympathetic to the strong symmetry of the Church Street facade.
USES
Second floor upwards - Conversion of the existing building to complementary retail use.
First Floor - Upper level of Arcade and retail.
Ground Floor - Arcade and retail, with servicing from School Lane.
Retail units to one side trade at grade and basement levels, whilst on the opposite side trade at grade, first and possbily second floors
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Retail use on both sides will create an attractive linking space. The rear elevation to be modified to present an attractive edge to the new public space.
+ Site 9
On the corner of School Lane and Hanover Street. An important approach to the north eastern corner of the PSDA.
URBAN FORM
Infill of corner site respecting existing rights of light from building on west. 2-3 storeys depending on design. A transparent and welcoming building that reconstructs the urban fabric. Potential for a circular gallery on corner as focus.
USES
Basement, ground, first and second floor - Retail occupier
3rd to 6th floors - As office use with top level set back.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Site now falls within the Duke Street Conservation Area and new Detailed Application proposed.
MATERIALS
The building should respect the existing brick and stone palette in its immediate neightbours.
+ Site 10
On the corner of Canning Place and Paradise Street. The John Lewis department store.
URBAN FORM
A new major department store building. Four storeys terminating three key views, one down Paradise Street, one down South John Street and one down New Manesty's Lane. It physically accepts these routes and also responds to the scale of the group of listed buildings on the corner of Hanover Street and Paradise Street. The grid of the buidling is aligned with the edge of the old Canning dock and the western elevation cantilevers out to add protection. The ellipse of the Park slices through the corner of the building and is expressed on the roof in the form of a canopy.
USES
Ground - Third Floors - Department store; internal layout dependent on reqirements of the tenant. Ground level entrances to be on the north and east facades. Link at the first floor into south John Street. There is a bridge to the second floor fo the Price Street multi-sotrey car park; and direct access from the basement car park via lift and esxcalator.
Store planning to recognise the following points:-
- Active ground floor frontage to 3 sides.
- Office use to upper levels.
- Accommodates public vertical movement to north face.
- Restaurant/staff/gallery space at high level overlooking Park.
Basement - Service access and car park access.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
The height of the building and formation of the roofline to reflect the line of sight from the Pool terraces to the Anglican Cathedral. Entrances to be located on the axis of South John Street, at the northern junction with Paradise Street, and the Paradise Street/Canning Place corner. Care to be taken in excavation around the dock wall, which will be left undisturbed. The foundation of the building will sit on either side of the dock wall and the structure will bridge over it.
MATERIALS
The materials palette will be warm, complementing the buildings on Hanover Street - brick, terracotta, red sandstone, glass and steel. The north-east corner of the building is to be transparent and welcoming.
+ Site 10A
The new Bus Station on Canning Place, between site 11 and the existing Police Headquarters.
URBAN FORM
Twin 5 bay bus stands to the north and south of the space define the vehicular movement and provide enclosed passenger protection. They form simple uncluttered linear forms reinforcing the geometry of the space and , in particular, its relationship to site 11.
The northern enclouse sits slongside the tram tracks and a Merseytram station to its eastern end. The Merseytravel staff and cutomer faciliteis are located in adjacent sites 11 and 17.
USES
Grade level - Fully enclosed and protcted waiting accommodation for 10 bus stands with assocaited equipment and relationship to adjacent tram stop.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The site must provide an appropriate statement at the point of arrival to the PSDA and adjacent waterfront whilst defining important north/south and east/west pedestrian links.
MATERIALS
A lightweight structure with glass and steel as the principal materials.
+ Site 11
On the corner of Strand Street and Canning Place.
URBAN FORM
Tall landmark hotel building of 10 storeys forming part of the elliptical composition of the Park and the southern half of a framed entrance to the Park from the west. The step down is from west to east in response to the different scales of the Strand. The hotel will have spectacular views in all directions, but particularly to the west and north. The building offers weather protection on three sides, including a colonnade to the south, opposite the tram and bus interchange.
USES - HOTEL SOUTH PROPOSAL
All floors - Hotel with bedroom accommodation above the plinth. Taxi set down and pick-up at the western end, with controlled vehicle movement along northern side. Servicing to the plinth is via a service tunnel from the adjacent retail core with a pedestrian tunnel connection from adjacent car park to foyer.
USES - HOTEL NORTH PROPOSAL
Residential to upper levels with leisure uses within plinth. Servicing and other liinks as Hotel South Option.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Landscape along the main sides of hte Hotel with colonnade to Canning Place
MATERIALS
This is a modern building with a reflective and transparent skin. The reflectivity can be achieved using a variety of materials - ceramic tiles or glass. It will complement the residential building to the north, being part of a pair of gateway buildings.
+ Site 12
The North-west corner of the new Park , on Strand Street.
URBAN FORM
An elevan storey building with two further penthouse levels, providing a significant landmark onto the waterfront. The building forms the north-west edge of the Park and helps mask the undistinguisted building sbehind. Modern apartments are created with balconies helping to create a safe environment by overlooking the Park. The curve is part of the grand ellipse that embraces the Park and the building is stepped down to the east to merge with the landform. Main views are south-east and south-west. A car park structure is incorporated beneath and to the rear of the building.
USES - HOTEL SOUTH PROPOSAL
First floor upwards - 210 Residential units of varying sizes, some of which are single aspect.
Ground floor - a service and car park access area with egress via the main car park. Some pedestrian access is provided from the Park where the levels match.
USES - HOTEL NORTH PROPOSAL
260 bed hotel over all levels to block 12A fronting The Strand. XX bed residential accommodation facing The Park, on Suite 12A, as the Hotel South Massing Proposal.
MATERIALS
The materials should respond to the adjacent site 11 with the potential to create a contrasting palette with its influences from the waterfront buildings.
+ Site 13A
The City block between South John Street and Paradise Street.
URBAN FORM
Two storeys of retail with leisure above on one or two levels. This is the largest block in the development and is bisected east-west by a high level, second floor route linking the end of College Lane to the Pool area in the west. An axial relationship to the Albert Dock is created from the centre of the space collecting the College Lane axis, thus giving a point in the centre of the site where it is possible to view simultaneously the Albert Dock and the rope Walks. A further link at second floor level is created to the north.
To the west a colonnaded wall up to the second floor faces South John Street. Above this, the grand ellipse of the Park is expressed on the west facade and is topped by a glass canopy to tie it in with those on sites 15 and 10. The segmental terrace thuse created can be used by restaurants or as an ancillary event space. On the east a more solid form is presented to Paradise Street. A dramatic movement slot in the Paradise Street frontage, on the axis of College Lane, gives leisure access to the upper level. A dedicated lift serves leisure from parking levels 3.0 and -0.5.
USES
Second floor - Leisure uses, including Cinemas, Health and Fitness Centre and Restaurants.
First floor - Upper levels of retail. Retail on west directly accessed from upper level covered walkways, so there are separate retail units on this level, storey height allows for possible mezzanine units.
Ground floor - Retail units primarily fronting onto South John Street (single level units) and Paradise Street (double levels units). A public toilet facility services the whole area.
Basement - Servicing from a large underground service area. Parking site 13d is tucked under the west of the block.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A high level bridge connects to site 13c in the centre of South John Street along an axis running down to the Albert Dock.
A colonnade and escalators, with weather protection and provision for night-time closing, to be integrated into the South John Street elevation. A grand stair to be integrated into the south elevation.
MATERIALS
This site spans two of the deveopment quarters and thus needs subtly varied treatment between the two. Nevertheless the palette is based primarily on the Paradise Street Portland Stone theme. The structure will be framed and contain a hight proporition of glass on the lower two levels. The variations in form at the second floor level give scope for it to express differnet material treatments on different facades, including steel or aluminium panelling glass or metal screens and render.
+ Site 13B
The City block between South John Street, Paradise Street and Thomas' Lane.
URBAN FORM
This block forms the north side of Thomas' Lane linking South John Street with Pardise Street. It is linked at second floor level to site 13A. Two levels of retail are topped by one leisure level.
USES
Second Floor - Par of multi-screen cinema.
Ground and First Floor - Retail units primarily fronting onto South John Street and Paradise street with a retail mangement office on the first floor - Ground floor servicing from the North (existing service area).
MATERIALS
Materials and treatment to match site 13A, however, there is scope to create a distinctive feel to Thomas' Lane by likning details across the street.
+ Site 13 C
The west side of South John Street under the Park.
URBAN FORM
A two level curved structure forms the west side of South John Street and the podium beneath the east part of the Park. The upper facade is stepped back to allow two levels of open pedestrian access to the retail uses; and to admit light into the Street. Two pedestiran bridges, one at first and one at second floor connect across the centre of the street. Single bridges at first floor level connect into site 10 in the south and into the route to Lord Street in the north.
USES
First floor - single level deep plan retail units facing onto a canopied walkway along South John Street. Rear serciving access corridor.
Ground floor - Single level deep plan retail units facing onto a canopied walkway along South John Street. Rear servicing access corridor.
Basement Level - Service yard accessed from Strand Street and car parking.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Weather protecting canopies for south John Street to be incorporated into the building for both retail levels. Pedestian ramps to be incorporated into the north and south ends of the site. A staircase down to the first floor from the Park is cut into the centre of hte site.
MATERIALS
A landscaped and planted roof covers the whole building. Below this a framed building has to fit in with the roof. This can be achived using a masonry clad construction that will flow into the assocated ramp and stair structures. The choice of material will complement block 13b
+ Site 13D
The main Car Park, under the Park between Strand Street and South John Street.
URBAN FORM
This is a car park structure, on four levels under the Park, that steps up towards the east. The Park is conceived as a multifunctional space offering recreational opportunity, at the same time being the movement link between the City and the Waterfront. The contoured profile allows the conceaLment of the four parking decks below whilst reflecting the historic references - the origins of the Park and Pool and the setting of the original castle. Towards the centre of the Park, the contouring focuses on a central performance area visible from both the park and pavillion buildings above. Disabled friendly ramps at 1:20 rise along the east of the structure and then cross to the west side to negotiate the 10 metre rise fo the surface.
USES
All levels - Car parking - 4 number levels at -0.5, 3.0, 6.5 and 9.7
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Tree planting along edges is incorporated and grassing over of the main area. Disabled parking is allocated to Local Authority standards. Structure will also carry the pavillions and be integrated witht eh lower part of site 12.
+ Site 14
The corner of Lord Street and South John Street.
URBAN FORM
3 to 4 storey block shaping the entrance to South John Street. This corner building links the scale of South John Street to that of Lord Street. Differences in rhythm and proportion to be taken up in this building.
USES
Second and Third floor - Ancillary retail uses.
Ground and First floor - Two levels of retail facing Lord Street and South John Street. Ground Floor volume, given sloping ground, gives potential for mezzanine insertion.
MATERIALS
The Portland Stone of Lord Street is the dominant material but there is scope for introducing others if they are compatible with those available in the relatively rich palette found nearby. Glazing to respond to the proportions on each street.
+ Site 15
The Debenhams store on the corner of Lord Street and South John Street.
URBAN FORM
Three storeys above ground level. Department/anchor store forming a landmark corner. Importantly visible from the entrance to Site 10. The store will form an important bridging link between the upper and lower levels of South John Street. The building is large enough to form part of the ellipse of the Park. A cafe use is envisaged adjacent to the curved terrace thus created at the two upper levels. A glass canopy along the curved edge links into those on sites 10 and 13b.
USES
All Floors including Basement - Major department store laid out to the tenant's requirements. Basement servicing accessed from an extension to Red Cross Street. Unit shops fronting South John Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pedestrian access to car park and associated collect by car facility at the 11m level. South John Street elevation to incorporate unit shops, change of level, bridge structure and ramp and stair access to the Park. Lord Street elevation to incorporate an overhang providing weather protection at the corner entrance and creating a landmark visible along Lord Street and North John Street.
MATERIALS
The Lord Street palette of Portland stone will dominate but there is scope to introduce other materials as a foil to the basic palette e.g glass, steel, render and brick if they are found nearby on Lord Street.
+ Sites 16A, 16C, 16E & 16F
The Pavillions in the Park
URBAN FORM
These structures to be sculptural and striking in form and design. Their composition has to take into account key vistas out to the docks, the preservation of the vista to the Anglican Catherdral from the entrance to Derby Square, and a vista out from the central space, adjacent to block 13C, towards the docks. They are seen as "pavillions in the Park" and as such should be treated as "garden structures". The Masterplan establishes the envelope and site footprint within which these elements can be developed. The design offers the potential of a central performance area within "The Pool", at the heart of the PSDA.
USES
All floors - One, two and three storeys of restaurants and retail, with the potential for a public building.
MATERIALS
As "garden structures" glass and steel will be the main materials but some elements of more solid treatment such as granite or Portland Stone may be introduced and used as contrast.
+ Site 17
The Bus Layover Area and Multi-Storey Car Park between Canning Place, Park Lane and Price Street.
URBAN FORM
An important and imposing building marking a southern gateway to the site. The ground floor accommodates up to 18 bus layover spaces, an enclosed taxi rank and car park entry and egress.
Three levels of parking sit above the ground floor footprint with a further two smaller levels set back along the western boundary. The building elevations must respond to several important approaches, most significantly the north west corner facing the Park axis and adjacent transport interchange. Double height taxi rank provides sheltered public waiting areas.
USES
Ground Floor - Bus parking for up to 18 buses.
Floors 1-5 - High quality naturally ventilated parking decks. A lightweight glass brdige connects to site 10 at second floor level.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The buildings form and elevational treatment must recognise the security brief from the adjacent police HQ.
MATERIALS
The surrounding buildings are characterised by the use of deep red brickwork and terracotta and this building needs to respond to this.
+ Site 18
The corner of Hanover Street and Gradwell Street.
URBAN FORM
This building will restore the continuity of the Hanover Street building elevation and provide up to 7 floors matching the scale of the adjacent Gostins building. The scale of the building can reduce along the Gradwell Street frontage. The corner of Hanover Street and Gradwell Street to be emphasised, possibly with the location of the building entrance and vertical circulation. The architects' response to this site has been to create a courtyard building allowing the Gostgins Building rights of light but also giving a dnamic atrium for the hotel.
USES
Ground floor - Entrance, servicing, bar, bedrooms. Bedrooms on 6 floors above. Hotel of approx 107 bedrooms. Servicing to be achieved from Campbell Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Gostins building has windows at upper level where rights of light and privacy are to be respected.
MATERIALS
Glass and terracotta panels in a vertically emphasised facade compostion.
+ Site 19
The corner of Hanover Street and Gradwell Street (north east side).
URBAN FORM
This building with contribute to the restoration of the elevational continuity of Hanover Street and in particular present an active frontage to Hanover Street through the use of shopfronts. It is to be of approximately 5 floors and relate strongly to the architectural treatment of site 20.
USES
Medium size retail units occupy the grond floor along with access to public car parking above for 450 cars. Servicing will be off Gradwell Street and car parking access also from Gradwell street, with egress on to the new link road between Gradwell Street and Seel Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Above the first floor the building will respect the historical building line as far as possible, but there is scope for a set-back to accommodate a colonnade and enhanced public realm at ground floor on the Hanover Street frontage. Additional disabled spaces have been incorporated into the design to serve the Hanover Street Quarter and beyond.
MATERIALS
Typical materials that work well in the Rope Walks - glass, brick, red sandstone and steel.
+ Site 20
The corner of Hanover Street and Seel Street
URBAN FORM
Re-cladding of the external elevations of the existing building. Building form and heights will be much as existing though there is the potential to emphasise the Hanover Street/Seel Street corner and also introduce colonnading along Hanover Street and part way along Seel Street.
USES
As existing i.e large retail store.
MATERIALS
Suitable materials for the Rope Walks as site 19
+ Site 21
The corner of Hanover Street and Seel Street on the site of the former Seel Street multi-sorey car park, which is to be demolished.
URBAN FORM
A 3-4 storey building restoring the buiding line of Hanover Street. The building will present active frontages to Hanover Street and Seel Street. Of particular importance is the relationship with the adjacent listed public house and the way in which the Hanover Street/Seel Street corner terminates the vista from College Lane. The Layout will encourage natural grade level linkages into Rope Walks towards Concert Square.
USES
All blocks accommodate retail use at ground level.
Buildings fronting Hanover Street have retail use at all levels. (3-4 levels).
Site fronting Seel Street to house restaurants and ancillary uses above 2 levels of retail.
Basement - Service area
MATERIALS
Suiitable materials of the Rope Walks setting as site 19.
+ Site 22
Between Seel Street and Fleet Street
URBAN FORM
A sequence of 4-5 storey buildings in keeping with the surrounding Rope Walks scale. Small scale courts utilise the fall across the site to create interesting level changes and define terraced areas linking Hanover Street with Concert Square.
USES
Princiapally bar/restaurant use at grade level linking with terraced areas in small courtyards. Residential and studio/office uses at high level.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
An entrance to the underground service area beneath site 21 to be incorporated.
MATERIALS
Suitable materials for the Rope Walks context as site 19.
+ Site 1
On the east side of Peter's Lane between School Lane and College Lane
(Currently Quiggins - CPO)
URBAN FORM
This is a building that sets the scale and character of Peter's Lane, and forms a public space at each end. It is not a high building, due to its relationship with the Bluecoat Chambers.
USES
Upper Floors: High "loft space" with potential for additional mezzanine. Ancillary retail uses.
First Floor: Upper part of shop units, service corridor, storage and staff areas.
Ground Floor: Shop units facing Peter's Lane
Basement: Service corridor access from Hanover Street service area
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The facade of the Palatine Building is to be retained, and creatively re-used for a modern day retail "house". 18 School Lane is to be retained and incorporated into the proposal. Neither of these buildings is listed, but their contribution to the street scene and the history of the area are important.
MATERIALS
In addition to the granite, bronze framing to curved glazed shop units and white internal finishes.
+ Site 2
Between School Lane and Hanover Street, adjacent to Abney Buildings.
(Currently Contraband and Kwik Save - CPO)
URBAN FORM
The building needs to reconcile the difference of scale between the relatively low Bluecoat Chambers and the tall Abney Buildings. The opportunity exists for a new entrance to the Bluecoat Chambers, and an additional garden space to complement the fine grain and atmosphere that currently exists. The architect's response to this has been to create a semi-circular space focusing on the Bluecoat Chambers and taking the central cupola as its centre point. The resulting building form steps back from the listed building on the west whilst forming a strong edge to Hanover Street on the east and bringing the scale of the street down from the Abney Buildings.
USES
Replacement facilities for the existing Friends' Meeting House and BBC Studios to be relocated from Paradise Street. Ground floor shop units facing Hanover Street. Rear servicing from School Lane. 10 number parking spaces in a covered area.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The southern corner of the building will mark the entrance to College Lane from Hanover Street. The relationship to site 3 is critical and the architects have liaised to create an appropriate gateway between the Rope Walks area and the enlarged main retail area; and a setting for the proposed re-building of the sout-eastern corner of the Bluecoat Chambers. A new detailed application is under preparation for this site to reflect the developed end user brief and the design for the Bluecoat Chambers extension.
MATERIALS
Concrete frame with brick and glass infill.
+ Sites 3, 3A & 3B
On the corner of College Lane/Hanover Street.
LOCATION
Site 3 - New build to Hanover Street/College Lane
Site 3A - 22 College Lane
Site 3B - 20 College Lane plus new build element to west
URBAN FORM
The site presents a prominent corner, visible especially from the north and east. There is scope to emphasis this through the continuation of scale of the adjacent Stanley Buildings, although the massing on College Lane needs to respect the single storey rear of the Bluecoat Chambers and the height and width of the two listed Merchant's Warehouses on College Lane, which are to be retained and re-used. The site is extended to the west of these warehouses to further enable sensitive treatments in this area. The architects' have responded to these issues and, in additon, have created a pedestiran link running from College Lane to Hanover Street, revealing the rear of the listed warehouses. This forms a continuation of the public space created on site 2.
USES
Listed Warehouse Ground floor:
Commercial uses - the western building having retail use linked to the adjacent new-build unit. Upper level uses combine ancillary retail and commercial activity.
New build, College Lane
Specialist lifestyle store, with ancillary restauant, storage and staff areas. Servicing from communal basement service area of Hanover Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pedestrian flows from Hanover Street and from the Rope Walks via Gradwell Street, are aided by a courtyard and alley link to College Lane.
MATERIALS
On Hanover Street a steel frame with glass panel infill and use of mesh panels to give texture and variety. Use of matching brick along College Lane.
+ Sites 4A, 4B & 4C
Three groups of properties within the Duke Street Conservation Area.
LOCATION
Site 4A - 75-81 Paradise Street
Site 4B - 11-17 Hanover Street
Site 4C - 19-25 Hanover Street
URBAN FORM
Through retention of existing buildings, where appropriate, and sensitive new infill buildings the continutiy of scale of buildings in Hanover Street is to be restored and a sympathetic refurbishment of the buildings on Paradise Street achieved. Where the masterplan indicates closure of some existing streets, these are marked by breaks in the building line or courtyards. The architects' response to this site has been complex and detailed in keeping with the nature of the context of the development. The frontage of the paradise Street pub to be rebuilt whilst retaining some original facade features and compatible scale. Other improvements include well mannered facades along Hanover Street combined with exciting side wall treatments.
USES
Site 4A - Ground floor shops and Public House with ancillary or residential accommodation above.
Site 4B - Retain existing business and gallery uses in Hanover Galleries. Retail to the Ground Floor of 15-17 Hanover Street. Residential above.
Site 4C - Stanley Building to be refurbished and remodelled to provide speciality retail units on the ground and lower ground floors. Residential or business use above.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
The service access with enter the site of Hanover Street at the existing New Manesty's Lane and will define the rear of Site 4b.
MATERIALS
To be in sympathy with the brick and terracotta context. The pub has render on Paradise Street but otherwise new brickwork is blended with old. Side elevations off Hanover Street introduce steel panels and glass to give contrast and highlights of colour.
+ Site 5A
On the corner of New Manesty's Lane and College Lane.
URBAN FORM
A 3-storey Anchor store providing a landmark building terminating the vista from Peter's Lane. The building turns the corner and responds to the scale of Peter's Lane rather than the eastern end of College Lane. A strong canopy/entrance will be required to punctuate the facade and give the building the required status in the urban grain.
USES
Second Floor - Top floor of Anchor store - sales and ancillary uses.
First Floor - Upper level of Anchor Store.
Ground Floor - Main entrance level from College Lane/Manesty's Lane into Anchor Store.
Basesment - Shared service yard under whole footprint linking to Hanover Street via ramp between New Manesty's Lane and Hanover Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The building will play an important role in the definitiion of a small public space at the intersection of three lanes. Entrances and canopies to be oriented to reflect this function.
MATERIALS
Red granite opposite on site 1 and red brick along College Lane indicate that this building should take up an aspect of this colour palatte. More glass can be used to create a transition into the retail world of Peter's Lane/New Manesty's Lane.
+ Site 5B
On New Manesty's Lane
URBAN FORM
A terrace turning the corner between New Manesty's Lane and Paradise Street thus linking the scales of the two streets. Two floors of retail are topped by three floors of residential. These stop to two levels adjacent to the existing Paradise Street Buildings.
USES
Second - Fourth floors - Residential with balconies to rear overlooking a roof garden over the retail.
First Floor - Upper level of retail, six units including a large corner unit.
Ground Floor - Retail with entrances off New Manesty's Lane and Paradise Street, Storey height allows mezzanine.
Basement - Basement footprint accommodating 37 residential parking spaces accessed off service ramp.
Servicing - From the large service yard under 5a to the east via a lift and rear service corridor at first floor level.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The incline of New Manesty's Lane presents an opportunity for the unit sub-division to bring verticality and rhythm to the building elevation, and scope for the volume of the retail units to be exploited in a variety of ways, through the introduction of internal galleries or mezzanine floors.
MATERIALS
The materials reflect the warm palette found in Hanover Street and at the bottom of Paradise Street. Brick, terracotta, red sandstone, glass and steel are appropriate.
+ Site 6
An island site between Paradise Street, New Manesty's Lane and College Lane
URBAN FORM
A tall landmark building in the very heart of the PSDA that has to respond to the three streets forming it. Two levels of retail are topped by up to eight or nine levels of residential use that is accessed from College Lane. 3 levels of residential face New Manesty's Lane. A tower is formed along Paradise Street as a focus to "the Axis".
USES
Second - ninth floors - Residential units with balconies looking along vistas formed over Paradise Street and along New manesty's Lane.
First floor - Upper levels fo the two large retail units.
Ground Floor - Ground Floor of two retail units fronting primarily onto Paradise Street and New Manesty's Lane. Storey height allows mezzanine giving access from Peter's/New Manesty's Lane.
Basement - Servicing link into site 5a service yard under New manesty's Lane.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This building will terminate the vista from the Waterfront - its architectural expression is to ackowledge this.
MATERIALS
Materials and structure to be modern and lightweight to distinguish this building from its surroundings.
+ Site 7
An island block between Paradise Street, College Lane, Peter's Lane and School Lane and abutting the Russell Building site 7a
URBAN FORM
Two north-south aligned residential wings form strong edges to Paradise Street and Peter's Lane. Two levels above retail on the east and three or four on the west. Retail units front these two streets below. Access to the residential levels is from College Lane. The roof of the retail elements can form a terrace garden for use by the residents.
USES
Second - Firth floors - Residential with balconies onto Paradise Street and Peter's Lane.
First floor - Upper level of Retail - 14 units
Ground Floor - Street Level for retail with main frontages off Paradise Street and Peter's Lane.
Basement - Servicing corridor link into site 5a, via site 6, to service yard to rear of New Manesty's Lane.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This site faces into two different quarters. To the east it responds to the Peter's Lane context and to the west it takes on the characteristics of Paradise Street.
MATERIALS
The east block will match the materials palette of Peter's Lane whilst the west will utilise Portland Stone and respect more the Paradise Street and Church Street/Lord Street character to the north.
+ Site 7A
On the corner of School Lane and Peter's Lane
URBAN FORM
Refurbishment of the Russell Building - 7 storeys of existing accommodation. The lower two floors to be converted to deep retail units. The upper floors to remain office use. This building forms an important edge to the square at the north end of Peter's Lane. The conversion to tie in with site 7. The architects for site 1 have suggested that the two lower floors of this building facing Peter's Lane be reclad to match the shiny granite treatment of this end of Peter's Lane.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The upper parts of the north and west sides of the existing building have attractive stone-clad elevations that are to be restored and retained as a significant feature of the townscape.
USES
Second - Sixth Floors: Offices respecting the structure of the existing building.
First Floor - Upper floor of deep plan retail - 4 units.
Ground Floor - Retail facing Peter's Lane built inside existing structure and extending back to service yard
+ Site 8
An existing buiding between Church Street and School Lane.
URBAN FORM
Conversion of an existing pair of shops into a one and two storey arcade and shop units. The intention with this break-through is to create a physical lik to Peter's Lane from Church Street. The form of the existing building above ground level is to be respected and the new break-through to be sympathetic to the strong symmetry of the Church Street facade.
USES
Second floor upwards - Conversion of the existing building to complementary retail use.
First Floor - Upper level of Arcade and retail.
Ground Floor - Arcade and retail, with servicing from School Lane.
Retail units to one side trade at grade and basement levels, whilst on the opposite side trade at grade, first and possbily second floors
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Retail use on both sides will create an attractive linking space. The rear elevation to be modified to present an attractive edge to the new public space.
+ Site 9
On the corner of School Lane and Hanover Street. An important approach to the north eastern corner of the PSDA.
URBAN FORM
Infill of corner site respecting existing rights of light from building on west. 2-3 storeys depending on design. A transparent and welcoming building that reconstructs the urban fabric. Potential for a circular gallery on corner as focus.
USES
Basement, ground, first and second floor - Retail occupier
3rd to 6th floors - As office use with top level set back.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Site now falls within the Duke Street Conservation Area and new Detailed Application proposed.
MATERIALS
The building should respect the existing brick and stone palette in its immediate neightbours.
+ Site 10
On the corner of Canning Place and Paradise Street. The John Lewis department store.
URBAN FORM
A new major department store building. Four storeys terminating three key views, one down Paradise Street, one down South John Street and one down New Manesty's Lane. It physically accepts these routes and also responds to the scale of the group of listed buildings on the corner of Hanover Street and Paradise Street. The grid of the buidling is aligned with the edge of the old Canning dock and the western elevation cantilevers out to add protection. The ellipse of the Park slices through the corner of the building and is expressed on the roof in the form of a canopy.
USES
Ground - Third Floors - Department store; internal layout dependent on reqirements of the tenant. Ground level entrances to be on the north and east facades. Link at the first floor into south John Street. There is a bridge to the second floor fo the Price Street multi-sotrey car park; and direct access from the basement car park via lift and esxcalator.
Store planning to recognise the following points:-
- Active ground floor frontage to 3 sides.
- Office use to upper levels.
- Accommodates public vertical movement to north face.
- Restaurant/staff/gallery space at high level overlooking Park.
Basement - Service access and car park access.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
The height of the building and formation of the roofline to reflect the line of sight from the Pool terraces to the Anglican Cathedral. Entrances to be located on the axis of South John Street, at the northern junction with Paradise Street, and the Paradise Street/Canning Place corner. Care to be taken in excavation around the dock wall, which will be left undisturbed. The foundation of the building will sit on either side of the dock wall and the structure will bridge over it.
MATERIALS
The materials palette will be warm, complementing the buildings on Hanover Street - brick, terracotta, red sandstone, glass and steel. The north-east corner of the building is to be transparent and welcoming.
+ Site 10A
The new Bus Station on Canning Place, between site 11 and the existing Police Headquarters.
URBAN FORM
Twin 5 bay bus stands to the north and south of the space define the vehicular movement and provide enclosed passenger protection. They form simple uncluttered linear forms reinforcing the geometry of the space and , in particular, its relationship to site 11.
The northern enclouse sits slongside the tram tracks and a Merseytram station to its eastern end. The Merseytravel staff and cutomer faciliteis are located in adjacent sites 11 and 17.
USES
Grade level - Fully enclosed and protcted waiting accommodation for 10 bus stands with assocaited equipment and relationship to adjacent tram stop.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The site must provide an appropriate statement at the point of arrival to the PSDA and adjacent waterfront whilst defining important north/south and east/west pedestrian links.
MATERIALS
A lightweight structure with glass and steel as the principal materials.
+ Site 11
On the corner of Strand Street and Canning Place.
URBAN FORM
Tall landmark hotel building of 10 storeys forming part of the elliptical composition of the Park and the southern half of a framed entrance to the Park from the west. The step down is from west to east in response to the different scales of the Strand. The hotel will have spectacular views in all directions, but particularly to the west and north. The building offers weather protection on three sides, including a colonnade to the south, opposite the tram and bus interchange.
USES - HOTEL SOUTH PROPOSAL
All floors - Hotel with bedroom accommodation above the plinth. Taxi set down and pick-up at the western end, with controlled vehicle movement along northern side. Servicing to the plinth is via a service tunnel from the adjacent retail core with a pedestrian tunnel connection from adjacent car park to foyer.
USES - HOTEL NORTH PROPOSAL
Residential to upper levels with leisure uses within plinth. Servicing and other liinks as Hotel South Option.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Landscape along the main sides of hte Hotel with colonnade to Canning Place
MATERIALS
This is a modern building with a reflective and transparent skin. The reflectivity can be achieved using a variety of materials - ceramic tiles or glass. It will complement the residential building to the north, being part of a pair of gateway buildings.
+ Site 12
The North-west corner of the new Park , on Strand Street.
URBAN FORM
An elevan storey building with two further penthouse levels, providing a significant landmark onto the waterfront. The building forms the north-west edge of the Park and helps mask the undistinguisted building sbehind. Modern apartments are created with balconies helping to create a safe environment by overlooking the Park. The curve is part of the grand ellipse that embraces the Park and the building is stepped down to the east to merge with the landform. Main views are south-east and south-west. A car park structure is incorporated beneath and to the rear of the building.
USES - HOTEL SOUTH PROPOSAL
First floor upwards - 210 Residential units of varying sizes, some of which are single aspect.
Ground floor - a service and car park access area with egress via the main car park. Some pedestrian access is provided from the Park where the levels match.
USES - HOTEL NORTH PROPOSAL
260 bed hotel over all levels to block 12A fronting The Strand. XX bed residential accommodation facing The Park, on Suite 12A, as the Hotel South Massing Proposal.
MATERIALS
The materials should respond to the adjacent site 11 with the potential to create a contrasting palette with its influences from the waterfront buildings.
+ Site 13A
The City block between South John Street and Paradise Street.
URBAN FORM
Two storeys of retail with leisure above on one or two levels. This is the largest block in the development and is bisected east-west by a high level, second floor route linking the end of College Lane to the Pool area in the west. An axial relationship to the Albert Dock is created from the centre of the space collecting the College Lane axis, thus giving a point in the centre of the site where it is possible to view simultaneously the Albert Dock and the rope Walks. A further link at second floor level is created to the north.
To the west a colonnaded wall up to the second floor faces South John Street. Above this, the grand ellipse of the Park is expressed on the west facade and is topped by a glass canopy to tie it in with those on sites 15 and 10. The segmental terrace thuse created can be used by restaurants or as an ancillary event space. On the east a more solid form is presented to Paradise Street. A dramatic movement slot in the Paradise Street frontage, on the axis of College Lane, gives leisure access to the upper level. A dedicated lift serves leisure from parking levels 3.0 and -0.5.
USES
Second floor - Leisure uses, including Cinemas, Health and Fitness Centre and Restaurants.
First floor - Upper levels of retail. Retail on west directly accessed from upper level covered walkways, so there are separate retail units on this level, storey height allows for possible mezzanine units.
Ground floor - Retail units primarily fronting onto South John Street (single level units) and Paradise Street (double levels units). A public toilet facility services the whole area.
Basement - Servicing from a large underground service area. Parking site 13d is tucked under the west of the block.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A high level bridge connects to site 13c in the centre of South John Street along an axis running down to the Albert Dock.
A colonnade and escalators, with weather protection and provision for night-time closing, to be integrated into the South John Street elevation. A grand stair to be integrated into the south elevation.
MATERIALS
This site spans two of the deveopment quarters and thus needs subtly varied treatment between the two. Nevertheless the palette is based primarily on the Paradise Street Portland Stone theme. The structure will be framed and contain a hight proporition of glass on the lower two levels. The variations in form at the second floor level give scope for it to express differnet material treatments on different facades, including steel or aluminium panelling glass or metal screens and render.
+ Site 13B
The City block between South John Street, Paradise Street and Thomas' Lane.
URBAN FORM
This block forms the north side of Thomas' Lane linking South John Street with Pardise Street. It is linked at second floor level to site 13A. Two levels of retail are topped by one leisure level.
USES
Second Floor - Par of multi-screen cinema.
Ground and First Floor - Retail units primarily fronting onto South John Street and Paradise street with a retail mangement office on the first floor - Ground floor servicing from the North (existing service area).
MATERIALS
Materials and treatment to match site 13A, however, there is scope to create a distinctive feel to Thomas' Lane by likning details across the street.
+ Site 13 C
The west side of South John Street under the Park.
URBAN FORM
A two level curved structure forms the west side of South John Street and the podium beneath the east part of the Park. The upper facade is stepped back to allow two levels of open pedestrian access to the retail uses; and to admit light into the Street. Two pedestiran bridges, one at first and one at second floor connect across the centre of the street. Single bridges at first floor level connect into site 10 in the south and into the route to Lord Street in the north.
USES
First floor - single level deep plan retail units facing onto a canopied walkway along South John Street. Rear serciving access corridor.
Ground floor - Single level deep plan retail units facing onto a canopied walkway along South John Street. Rear servicing access corridor.
Basement Level - Service yard accessed from Strand Street and car parking.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Weather protecting canopies for south John Street to be incorporated into the building for both retail levels. Pedestian ramps to be incorporated into the north and south ends of the site. A staircase down to the first floor from the Park is cut into the centre of hte site.
MATERIALS
A landscaped and planted roof covers the whole building. Below this a framed building has to fit in with the roof. This can be achived using a masonry clad construction that will flow into the assocated ramp and stair structures. The choice of material will complement block 13b
+ Site 13D
The main Car Park, under the Park between Strand Street and South John Street.
URBAN FORM
This is a car park structure, on four levels under the Park, that steps up towards the east. The Park is conceived as a multifunctional space offering recreational opportunity, at the same time being the movement link between the City and the Waterfront. The contoured profile allows the conceaLment of the four parking decks below whilst reflecting the historic references - the origins of the Park and Pool and the setting of the original castle. Towards the centre of the Park, the contouring focuses on a central performance area visible from both the park and pavillion buildings above. Disabled friendly ramps at 1:20 rise along the east of the structure and then cross to the west side to negotiate the 10 metre rise fo the surface.
USES
All levels - Car parking - 4 number levels at -0.5, 3.0, 6.5 and 9.7
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Tree planting along edges is incorporated and grassing over of the main area. Disabled parking is allocated to Local Authority standards. Structure will also carry the pavillions and be integrated witht eh lower part of site 12.
+ Site 14
The corner of Lord Street and South John Street.
URBAN FORM
3 to 4 storey block shaping the entrance to South John Street. This corner building links the scale of South John Street to that of Lord Street. Differences in rhythm and proportion to be taken up in this building.
USES
Second and Third floor - Ancillary retail uses.
Ground and First floor - Two levels of retail facing Lord Street and South John Street. Ground Floor volume, given sloping ground, gives potential for mezzanine insertion.
MATERIALS
The Portland Stone of Lord Street is the dominant material but there is scope for introducing others if they are compatible with those available in the relatively rich palette found nearby. Glazing to respond to the proportions on each street.
+ Site 15
The Debenhams store on the corner of Lord Street and South John Street.
URBAN FORM
Three storeys above ground level. Department/anchor store forming a landmark corner. Importantly visible from the entrance to Site 10. The store will form an important bridging link between the upper and lower levels of South John Street. The building is large enough to form part of the ellipse of the Park. A cafe use is envisaged adjacent to the curved terrace thus created at the two upper levels. A glass canopy along the curved edge links into those on sites 10 and 13b.
USES
All Floors including Basement - Major department store laid out to the tenant's requirements. Basement servicing accessed from an extension to Red Cross Street. Unit shops fronting South John Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pedestrian access to car park and associated collect by car facility at the 11m level. South John Street elevation to incorporate unit shops, change of level, bridge structure and ramp and stair access to the Park. Lord Street elevation to incorporate an overhang providing weather protection at the corner entrance and creating a landmark visible along Lord Street and North John Street.
MATERIALS
The Lord Street palette of Portland stone will dominate but there is scope to introduce other materials as a foil to the basic palette e.g glass, steel, render and brick if they are found nearby on Lord Street.
+ Sites 16A, 16C, 16E & 16F
The Pavillions in the Park
URBAN FORM
These structures to be sculptural and striking in form and design. Their composition has to take into account key vistas out to the docks, the preservation of the vista to the Anglican Catherdral from the entrance to Derby Square, and a vista out from the central space, adjacent to block 13C, towards the docks. They are seen as "pavillions in the Park" and as such should be treated as "garden structures". The Masterplan establishes the envelope and site footprint within which these elements can be developed. The design offers the potential of a central performance area within "The Pool", at the heart of the PSDA.
USES
All floors - One, two and three storeys of restaurants and retail, with the potential for a public building.
MATERIALS
As "garden structures" glass and steel will be the main materials but some elements of more solid treatment such as granite or Portland Stone may be introduced and used as contrast.
+ Site 17
The Bus Layover Area and Multi-Storey Car Park between Canning Place, Park Lane and Price Street.
URBAN FORM
An important and imposing building marking a southern gateway to the site. The ground floor accommodates up to 18 bus layover spaces, an enclosed taxi rank and car park entry and egress.
Three levels of parking sit above the ground floor footprint with a further two smaller levels set back along the western boundary. The building elevations must respond to several important approaches, most significantly the north west corner facing the Park axis and adjacent transport interchange. Double height taxi rank provides sheltered public waiting areas.
USES
Ground Floor - Bus parking for up to 18 buses.
Floors 1-5 - High quality naturally ventilated parking decks. A lightweight glass brdige connects to site 10 at second floor level.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The buildings form and elevational treatment must recognise the security brief from the adjacent police HQ.
MATERIALS
The surrounding buildings are characterised by the use of deep red brickwork and terracotta and this building needs to respond to this.
+ Site 18
The corner of Hanover Street and Gradwell Street.
URBAN FORM
This building will restore the continuity of the Hanover Street building elevation and provide up to 7 floors matching the scale of the adjacent Gostins building. The scale of the building can reduce along the Gradwell Street frontage. The corner of Hanover Street and Gradwell Street to be emphasised, possibly with the location of the building entrance and vertical circulation. The architects' response to this site has been to create a courtyard building allowing the Gostgins Building rights of light but also giving a dnamic atrium for the hotel.
USES
Ground floor - Entrance, servicing, bar, bedrooms. Bedrooms on 6 floors above. Hotel of approx 107 bedrooms. Servicing to be achieved from Campbell Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Gostins building has windows at upper level where rights of light and privacy are to be respected.
MATERIALS
Glass and terracotta panels in a vertically emphasised facade compostion.
+ Site 19
The corner of Hanover Street and Gradwell Street (north east side).
URBAN FORM
This building with contribute to the restoration of the elevational continuity of Hanover Street and in particular present an active frontage to Hanover Street through the use of shopfronts. It is to be of approximately 5 floors and relate strongly to the architectural treatment of site 20.
USES
Medium size retail units occupy the grond floor along with access to public car parking above for 450 cars. Servicing will be off Gradwell Street and car parking access also from Gradwell street, with egress on to the new link road between Gradwell Street and Seel Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Above the first floor the building will respect the historical building line as far as possible, but there is scope for a set-back to accommodate a colonnade and enhanced public realm at ground floor on the Hanover Street frontage. Additional disabled spaces have been incorporated into the design to serve the Hanover Street Quarter and beyond.
MATERIALS
Typical materials that work well in the Rope Walks - glass, brick, red sandstone and steel.
+ Site 20
The corner of Hanover Street and Seel Street
URBAN FORM
Re-cladding of the external elevations of the existing building. Building form and heights will be much as existing though there is the potential to emphasise the Hanover Street/Seel Street corner and also introduce colonnading along Hanover Street and part way along Seel Street.
USES
As existing i.e large retail store.
MATERIALS
Suitable materials for the Rope Walks as site 19
+ Site 21
The corner of Hanover Street and Seel Street on the site of the former Seel Street multi-sorey car park, which is to be demolished.
URBAN FORM
A 3-4 storey building restoring the buiding line of Hanover Street. The building will present active frontages to Hanover Street and Seel Street. Of particular importance is the relationship with the adjacent listed public house and the way in which the Hanover Street/Seel Street corner terminates the vista from College Lane. The Layout will encourage natural grade level linkages into Rope Walks towards Concert Square.
USES
All blocks accommodate retail use at ground level.
Buildings fronting Hanover Street have retail use at all levels. (3-4 levels).
Site fronting Seel Street to house restaurants and ancillary uses above 2 levels of retail.
Basement - Service area
MATERIALS
Suiitable materials of the Rope Walks setting as site 19.
+ Site 22
Between Seel Street and Fleet Street
URBAN FORM
A sequence of 4-5 storey buildings in keeping with the surrounding Rope Walks scale. Small scale courts utilise the fall across the site to create interesting level changes and define terraced areas linking Hanover Street with Concert Square.
USES
Princiapally bar/restaurant use at grade level linking with terraced areas in small courtyards. Residential and studio/office uses at high level.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
An entrance to the underground service area beneath site 21 to be incorporated.
MATERIALS
Suitable materials for the Rope Walks context as site 19.
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Liberal-Democrats give city centre away for free...
13.08.2004 05:12
There has been a huge and wide ranging support to retain Quiggans, but again it's failed, as was the case with the Flying Picket venue, our parks are now under threat unless there is a political change of direction accompanied by more direct action based protests we'll even lose them, anarchists and liberals are not politically equipped to fight the excesses of capitalism here in Liverpool nevermind nationwide. Time we the majority of the public started making 'demands' and fighting for them.
So our city centre is going to be given over to a private company to run as it likes and we lose numerous public rights of way. Welcome to the ever more oppressive City of Liverpool in preparation for the Culture of Capitalism 2008 - get used to it folks (or fight back) because this is totalitarian middle class power in the city council and it knows no bounds than widespread and well organised public opposition. What is undoubtedly under is threat is our homes (Boot estate, Kensington, Gillmoss, Hawthorn Road and others), our jobs (former city council housing workers), our schools, our parks (Anfield, Springfield, Norris Green, Falmouth Park) and ultimately our lives.
Time more of us thought of our 'collective' interests rather than our narrow minded self interests.
Kai Andersen
e-mail:
aokai@tiscali.co.uk
Labour Councillors
13.08.2004 11:27
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Liberal-Democrats and Labour - politically exactly the same!
13.08.2004 19:17
"I know we're quick to have a go at the lib dems, fair enough..."
Well they are the majority of councillors and weild power within the City Council, thus they are directly responsible for decisions made here in Liverpool, even if that is implementing Labour Government policy at a local level without any realistic opposition
Labour no longer speak for the rest of us either!
You said; "but i'm a resident of the city centre and approached my Labour councillors several times about this... they seem in even more of a rush to sell off our city!
Yes I agree. Labour are in collusion with the Liberal-Democrats, it was Labour who Stock Transferred all the city's High Rise flats to the Liverpool Housing Action Trust in 1992, it was Peter Coventry (Pre-May 1998) Labour chair of housing who engineered the transfer of housing in Speke/Garston to South Liverpool Housing (Company Limited). That's just to remind us of their recent history of collusion and betrayal just in regard to Liverpool's council tenants.
So I agree the Labour party in Liverpool are just as guilty, after all they are supposed to be opposition ie give the fake illusion that they disagree with the main party running the city council, in reality they don't. All Labour does is croak token statements of opposition. Labour have not got any honest political principles or policies that oppose the Liberal-Democrats and undoubtedly they would be carrying out exactly the same policies as the Lib-Dem's are doing, because in the end their politics are exactly the same. In fact to be honest, you wouldn't even know there was a Labour party in the council, that's how obediently compliant they are! Who is their leader for example? What does he/she look like?
You said; "I for one am disgusted with them, especially Cllr. Sullivan who has no time for anyone it seems!"
Well they believe they are untouchable, ie the majority 70%+ don't vote so all they have to worry about is appealing to the 30% or less who vote in each and every election to keep the status quo running things just as they like it. The councillors are now unaccountable until 2006, because even those councillors who came third in each ward don't face re-election until May/June 2006 some ain't even up for election until the Culture of Capitalism year 2008.
The establishment only ever listens to mass protests and ordinary people taking action such as demonstrations, marches and other methods. We have to resort to direct action as it's the only way we can hope to gain profile and wider support for our campaigns, because the Liverpool based press and media selectively report the news that only favours big business interests, only occasionally reporting something controvertial to keep up the illusion they report all the news.
Consider sit-ins at councillors and MPs weekly/monthly surgeries that'll make them think twice and it's also a great way to empower ourselves too!
Look at the campaign group "Fathers 4 Justice" and the actions they've been forced to do just to get press and media coverage of their serious concerns. They're admirable and I wish good luck to them!
Kai Andersen
e-mail:
aokai@tiscali.co.uk
ha ha
16.08.2004 12:46
Of course, it is not in Kai's interests for people to examine policies too closely is it?
And as for the Cllrs in Central Ward - many people have approached them and been happy with the help they give. I wonder if "L1" is simply anti-Labour? (a hint of 'Green' eyed envy perhaps?).
And Labour councillors don't consider themselves untouchable. If anything they go out of their way in many places in this city to try and be more in touch with the community.
Bad mouthing for the sake of it is not really what Indymedia is about.
Des