This design for Camden Lock Village Phase 1 comprises a major new building along the Regents Canal at Chalk Farm Road: The canal building. This building comprises a new, 21st century re imagining of the street and canal levels, together with apartments on the upper levels
Camden Lock Village Canal Building Stage C report 25 October 2006 Camden Lock Village - Canal Building 25 October 2006 Dear David and Piers, We are delighted to present our stage C report for the Camden Lock Village Canal Building. The illustrated scheme has been developed and co-ordinated with your other appointed design team, together with yourselves, and represents what was shown to Camden earlier this month. We believe the design is in a robust condition to move forward to the next stages of the project. We trust that everything is in order, but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any comments or queries. Yours sincerely, James Thomas/Simon Bowden 55-65 Whitfield Street London W1T 4HE tel +44 (0) 20 7636 5151 fax +44 (0) 20 7636 5252 www.makearchitects.com This design for Camden Lock Village Phase 1 comprises a major new building along the Regent’s Canal at Chalk Farm Road: The Canal Building. This building comprises a new, 21st century re- imagining of the existing successful markets at the street and canal levels, together with apartments on the upper levels. The building opens up the currently impenetrable site. Public routes and spaces alongside the canal are created, together with a new route adjacent to the railway arches, which are themselves re- modelled and restored. Public terraces at the intermediate levels offer new access for dining and relaxation. These are linked via a grand public ramp, enabling all the floors to be reached seamlessly. This design offers an exciting and important new development in the regeneration of Camden. Contents Context 9 Site location within Camden Town Centre 10 Neighbouring development 11 The site: relationship to the town centre 12 Links to public transport 13 Site history 14 Development within Regent’s Canal conservation area 16 The site and its environs 17 Low density underdeveloped site 18 Chalk Farm Road frontage 19 Regent’s Canal frontage 20 Railway arches 21 Key UDP designations 22 Masterplan 2 5 Ambitions 26 Masterplan 28 Development of the Canal Building: 3 1 April 2006 32 Optimization of areas: June to September 2006 40 Massing study development 41 Development of sections 42 Canal elevation development 44 Evolution of key views 45 Usage options analysis 4 7 Usage options study 48 Consultant’s Statements 55 Conclusion of analysis 57 Design drawings 5 9 General arrangement 61 Circulation diagrams 67 Structure 68 Elevations 70 Cladding study 74 Landscape 79 Pedestrian movement & public realm destination 80 Character areas 81 Landscape masterplan - groundline 82 Chalk Farm Road public roof terrace 84 Public roof terrace and tow path 86 Structural engineer’s report 9 3 Mechanical and electrical report 10 7 Fire safety report 14 9 Servicing and refuse strategy 18 5 Environmental Impact Assessment 20 7 Access statement 21 3 Area schedule 22 9 Rights of Light envelope 23 3 Context 01 Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 10 Not listed, possible positive contribution to the character of the area Listed, Grade II outside the boundary of the development Conservation Area Boundary Phase I development boundary Brief History of the site This is a triangular site, bounded on the northwest by the railway, to the southwest by Chalk Farm Road and to the south by the Canal. There are currently nine buildings along the Chalk Farm Road boundary, numbers 1- 9. Number 7-8 is a public house currently called the Camden Rock Café, but previously, and for the majority of its life, known as the Carnarvon Castle. This row of properties was previously known as Frances Terrace, and the map regression suggests that they were built in 1841. The road was renamed and renumbered in 1863, with no 2 Frances Terrace becoming 7-8 Chalk Farm Road. The 1870-3 OS map indicates the presence of a pub on this site and the rate books and census returns for the 1860s indicate that this was called the Pickford Arms. By 1874 it had changed its name to the Carnarvon Castle and drainage records dated 1874 from LB Camden suggest that this was a new building by an unnamed architect on the same site. Drainage records for the remaining terrace of houses to the right of the Carnarvon Castle indicate that these have been extensively rebuilt and that substantial alterations have been made to plan form, use and finishes. The only other building(s) on the site is a clearly marked canal facility which existed as early as 1834, and can clearly be seen in the very centre of the study area in each of the maps, until the present-day OS map. 2006 Aerial photography shows the site at present to be a car park and there appears to be no standing remains of this element of the site’s history. 1870-73 OS Map, showing the existence of the buildings on Chalk Farm Road (including the Carnarvon Castle Pub) The red line indicates part of the Phase 1 proposed development 1834 Parish Map of St Pancras - area near canal has not been developed Site history Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 12 Site location within Camden Town Centre Camden town centre boundary Camden shopping centre Camden’s markets Major roads/bus routes London Underground Kentish Town Chalk Farm Road Camden High Street Mornington Crescent Kentish Town Hampstead / the North Chalk Farm Road Kentish Town Road Camden High Street West End The site: relationship to the town centre The site is located at the heart of the existing markets and borders on the North edge of Camden’s shopping centre. Therefore it is important that the design does not destroy the character of the markets, but fosters them and celebrates its unique characteristics. The site is easily accessible by public transport. Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 14 Neighbouring development 1 2 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 13 12 15 16 17 18 1. Residential Development 2. The Roundhouse 3. Stables Market, Buildings A & B 4. Henson’s Mixed Use Scheme 5. Camden Lock Middle Market 6. 35 Oval Road Completed development Currently being implemented Potential development site 7. Gilbeys Warehouse 8. 34-36 Jamestown Road 9. 32 Jamestown Road 10. Suffolk Wharf 11. 3-29 Jamestown Road 12. Camden Town Station 13. Sainsbury’s Store 14. TVAM/ MTV Building 15. Morrisons Chalk Farm Road 16. 2-12 Harmood Street 17. Stables Market, Building C 18. Stables Market, Building D Within the conservation area some of the old industrial sites have become available for development: the completed sites are shown in green, those currently being implemented in magenta and potential sites are shown in yellow. • • • Regent’s Park Metropolitan walk connects to Hampstead Heath to King’s Cross Improvements to Silver Link Line - doubling capacity Metropolitan Walks and green chain Camden Road Station Cross river tram terminus NORTH LITTLE VENICE hampstead road lock Paddington Marylebone Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) Warwick Avenue Camden Town Angel city road lock city road basin wenlock basin REGENT’S PARK bottle bridge tunnel cumberland arm maida hill tunnel RIVER THAMES DLR kentish town lock hawley lock saint pancras basin saint pancras lock kingsland basin islington tunnel limehouse tide lock commercial road lock salmon’s lane lock johnson’s lock limehouse basin sturt’s lock old ford lock mile end lock VICTORIA PARK PADDINGTON BASIN acton’s lock The Regent’s Canal Camden Road Station is within a 5 minute walk from the site. Improvements to the Silver Link Line will double its capacity. With the Metropolitan Walk running along the canal there lies a great opportunity in developing the site as part of the green chain. Links to public transport Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 16 Hawley Road Hawley Street Regent’s Canal (Hawley Lock) Camden Lock Middle Market Chalk Farm Road Kentish Town Road Stables Market Clarence Way Estate Hawley Road Playground and Community Centre Phase 1 Phase 2 The site and its environs Shown in red is the boundary of Phase 1, comprising of the Torbay street development to the North of the railway arches and the Canal building along the Regent’s Canal. The Regent’s Canal conservation area Development within the Regent’s Canal conservation area Suffolk Wharf & 32-36 Jamestown Rd Gilbeys Warehouse Camden Lock Middle Market Gilbeys Warehouse Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 18 Commercial Residential Low density underdeveloped site The site is currently underdeveloped because of its historical use. The primary activity is the Canal market as well as the shops within the Victorian terraces along Chalk Farm Road. Currently the potential of the site is restricted due to the lack of access and routes into the site. Currently no public access to the canal is provided from Chalk Farm Road. The market is accessed through a steeply sloping claustrophobic tunnel. The original facade of the terrace is affected by a significant amount of additions. Chalk Farm Road frontage [...]... Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 40 Base Scheme - Camden Bridge view Canal bridge view Chalk Farm Rd view Development of sections • Two additional floors along the back and one along the canal frontage • Increase of enclosed area on second floor by reducing the size of canal facing terrace Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page... Public residential terrace Fourth floor Sixth floor Plant Apartments Circulation diagrams Destination point on second floor terrace Short-cuts via escalators Access from Chalk Farm Road Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 66 Circulation in retail floors Access from ‘Mews’ 3 private residential entrances Access from canal side Circulation in residential floors Structure... from canal side Circulation in residential floors Structure Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 68 Long section Radial grid Cross section Lycee Albert Camus, Frejus Lycee Albert Camus, Frejus Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 70 Elevations Market mews along railway viaduct North elevation ... Camden Lock Middle Market, just the other side of Chalk Farm Road no access to and no relationship with canal Can al s ite Chalk Farm R oa d Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 20 animated, strong relationship with canal Visualisation of arches adjacent to buildings A + B Key UDP designations Within Camden s UDP the scheme responds to the Regent’s Canal area of special... ground floor Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 62 Retail Restaurant Workshops Market Market Servicing Resi Market Plant Workshops Market Food court Restaurant Upper ground floor Workshops Market Second floor Resi Apartments Apartments Apartments Apartments Public resi terrace Fifth floor Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 64... Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 32 Canal level: Retail Level -1: Top Shop 5 6 Level -2: Top Shop The gateway Ramps Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 34 A ramp creates a clear pedestrian connection between Chalk Farm Road and the quay A grand public terrace and viewing deck shaded by a green canopy will form a destination point,... area of special character, the conservation area The Parliament Hill - Palace of Westminster view cone wider context clips the western edges of the site Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 22 Camden s UDP has designated the site for mixed use residential and retail development wider context Regent’s Canal open space and area of special character Protected views from... ramped circulation system the structural grid is designed to allow a variety of possible retail layouts Kitchen areas are located in the second basement, with dumb waiters servicing the finishing kitchens on the restaurant levels 1 2 1 Single retail unit Double unit Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 38 180: Camden: Canal Building Schedule of areas 05.07 .2006 Footcourt... Rental Values for Camden Lock (South site) Residential Scheme MAKE Option No Space ID Assumed no of units Indicative Indicative Rental Value Yield psf Completed Value psf 10 units £15.00 -25. 00 5.00% £275- £450 Option 1& 2 Restaurant Space (2nd Floor) Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 50 Option 1& 2 Retail (2nd floor) 3 units £20.00-40.00 5.50% Evacuation Strategy:... canal and Chalk Farm Road It acts as a gateway into the heart of the development Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 28 Public space Link to Metropolitan Walk Hawley Rd Garden Middle Market MTV studios to Camden Rd Station Public pedestrian routes 03 Development of the Canal Building: April - September 2006 April 2006 Third floor: restaurants and residential Second floor: . Railway arches animated, strong relationship with canal Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 22 Regent’s Canal open space and area of special character Conservation. ramp creates a clear pedestrian connection between Chalk Farm Road and the quay. Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 36 The public roof terrace on second. but fosters them and celebrates its unique characteristics. The site is easily accessible by public transport. Camden Lock Village Canal Building - Stage C report 25 October 2006 Page 14 Neighbouring