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Royal Arsenal Masterplan
2008-
Allies and Morrison Architects
CABE has praised the masterplan for the Royal Arsenal and Warren Lane
sites as 'promising' in its design review. Aug 2008
Residential development of 3,711 homes ; Cross Rail station ; existing park revision
For Berkeley Homes
CABE said in its review: "We note that the previous masterplan,
which has been granted planning permission, is being revised to address
the changed conditions which have come about due to the confirmation of
the Crossrail Station, increase in site area and the re-alignment of Royal
Arsenal Gardens.
"While the number of units in the new buildings of the current scheme
is more that the consented scheme, we think that this is adequately balanced
by the increase in the site are. The overall density, although high, is
achievable providing that it is delivered thorough high quality design.
"The clarity of thinking behind the urban design is evident in this
proposal, which for the most part looks like a convincing piece of the
city. The broad principles of the masterplan are promising and we welcome
the rigour of the basic diagram."
However, it added: "The concentration of density is in the north
of the site has resulted in large and dense urban blocks A1, B1 and D1
and these cause us some concern. They need to be further tested, particularly
the scale and nature of the built form and environmental quality and privacy
for residents.
"We note that the masterplan includes an entrance strategy and the
make-up of each of the three blocks in terms of dwelling types and sizes.
We are not yet confident that these aspects are adequately embedded in
the outline application; how will the local authority secure these fundamental
aspects of design in the detailed stages of these blocks?"
Royal Arsenal
Masterplan architects : Allies and Morrison
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