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Master Planning Portfolio

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CONTENTS

Welcome to Stephen George & Partners 04

Stephen George & Partners and Master Planning 06

The Bridge, Dartford, London 08

Nottingham Business Park, Nottinghamshire 10

Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, West Midlands 12

Pegasus Business Park, East Midlands Airport, Leicestershire 14

Peugeot Citroen Automobiles UK Ltd, Coventry, Warwickshire 16

Dickens Heath, Solihull, West Midlands 18

Littlecombe, Dursley, Gloucestershire 20

Waterfront City, Liverpool, Merseyside 22

Weston Otmoor, Bicester 24

Grange Park, Northamptonshire 26

Glan Llyn, Llanwern, Newport 28

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WELCOME TO STEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERSSTEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS | Master Planning Portfolio

4STEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS, LEICESTER OFFICE

WELCOME TO STEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS

Founded in 1970, Stephen George & Partners has established itself as one of

the UK’s leading architectural practices. We have around 100 staff in offices

in Leicester, Nottingham, Leeds and Solihull. Stephen George & Partners is

placed in the ‘Top 100’ practices by the Architects’ Journal and has recently

been included in the ‘Top 100 Companies to work for’ listing in The Sunday Times.

We have extensive experience within both the private and public sectors, offering

quality architectural design services supported by technical expertise. Commitment

to quality, service and innovation are the basis of our practice philosophy and

working closely with our clients is a key element of our success. We believe that

the foundations of good design lie in strong relationships.

Our varied and diverse portfolio of work demonstrates our success in most sectors

of the construction industry. Our ability to respond rapidly to client requirements,

resolve complex site issues and produce innovative design solutions is evident

through our strong client base and design portfolio. We believe our strength lies in

the quality of our staff and the ability to use our intellect and imagination

Our ISO 9001:2000 quality management system ensures that projects are

managed efficiently and effectively to meet the desired end result for all

parties concerned in the design process. We operate and are committed to an

environmental policy designed to optimise sustainability in all aspects of our work

and we are currently working towards ISO14001 accreditation.

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“...Imaginative, responsive, realistic, persuasive and elegantly presented...”

Introduction

Stephen George & Partners has many

years’ experience of Master Planning

complex and diverse sites, combining

strong design with commercial

realism to produce coherent and

deliverable strategies.

Our main objective is to maximise the

effi cient, effective and economic use

of land and buildings, whilst avoiding

the unnecessary use of scarce

resources. We work closely with clients,

suppliers and stakeholders to ensure

that each proposal is sensitive to the

locality and provides a positive and

viable framework for development.

We have an in-house quality

management system which ensures

that projects are managed effi ciently

and effectively to meet the desired

end result for all parties concerned.

Our expertise includes the marketing

of a site and presentations to clients

and building occupiers. In addition, we

can supply CDM planning supervision,

access auditing, project management,

production information, computer

visualisation and graphic design skills.

Stephen George & Partners

operates and is committed to

an environmental policy designed

to optimise sustainability in all

aspects of our work.

“ The production and presentation of

a Master Plan plays a key role in the

planning and development processes but

is no easy task - very few can do it well.

Stephen George & Partners will give you

a master class in master planning - their

work is always imaginative, responsive,

realistic, persuasive and elegantly

presented. This is the gang you want on

your side in the creation of high quality,

feasible and benefi cial schemes.

Not only that but as everyone

knows the going can be tough and

it’s helpful to have a sense of proportion

and a sense of humour. At Stephen

George & Partners you get both -

so we like ‘em a lot.”

Will Antill of planning consultants

Holmes-Antill “...Imaginative, responsive, realistic, persuasive and elegantly presented...”


THE BRIDGE, DARTFORD, KENT

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A development of regional and national importance.


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The Bridge, Dartford, Kent

The Bridge is an exemplary mixed-use development which forms part of the

Thames Gateway and fulfi ls the government’s vision to “kick-start the process

of turning Europe’s largest collection of brownfi eld sites into living, breathing

communities where people are proud to belong”.

The 264 acre (100 ha) site includes 1.89 million sq ft (176,000 sq m) of commercial

space and 1,500 homes, in addition to leisure facilities, a shopping centre and

primary school and an Innovation Centre for start up businesses.

Our designs integrate the mixed-use elements and minimise dependency on the

private car. Fastrack, a pioneering bus system, links The Bridge with Dartford,

Gravesend and the Bluewater shopping and leisure complex. Its buses run on a

dedicated route that avoids local traffi c and includes a new bridge over the M25.

Stephen George & Partners’ vision has ensured this is a fl agship project.

The design of the buildings complement the prominent location of the site and

have created a development of regional and national importance. Our intelligent

and holistic Master Plan allows buildings to relate to each other and their

surroundings. This approach, together with the implementation of a bold and

distinctive landscape scheme, creates a strong identity and sense of place.


NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS PARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

10NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS PARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

800,000 sq ft of offi ces in a countryside setting.

Following a competition, Stephen George & Partners was appointed

Master Plan architect for this comprehensive 116 acre (47 ha) business park.

The scheme consists of 800,000 sq ft (74,320 sq m) of high quality offi ces

in a countryside setting.

The integration of the built form into the existing and new landscape was an

overriding consideration in our design concept. This, linked with a comprehensive

programme of on and off site infrastructure works, has created a development

of distinctive character and quality.

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NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS PARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE


BLYTHE VALLEY PARK, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS

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A cohesive and coherent master plan strategy.

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Set in 101 acres (41 hectares) of new countryside park, Blythe Valley consists

of 1.2 million sq ft (111,480 sq m) of high quality offi ce and R&D development

served by £25 million of enabling infrastructure including a new landmark bridge

over the M42.

Working within tight physical and ecological constraints, a cohesive and coherent

master plan strategy has been achieved which integrates the development fully

into the context of the surrounding area, creating a high quality business park

of regional and national signifi cance. Environmental responsibilities have been

fully addressed to embrace the principles of sustainable development, to meet

Government aspirations.

Offi ce developments, health and fi tness facilities, child care day nursery, security

control offi ce and other recreational facilities have been included within the

master plan strategy to provide a fully serviced business park, encouraging the

development of a business community.


PEGASUS BUSINESS PARK, EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT, LEICESTERSHIRE

14PEGASUS BUSINESS PARK, EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT, LEICESTERSHIRE

A coherent and cohesive Master Plan.

Stephen George & Partners was appointed to evaluate the existing Master Plan for

Pegasus Business Park, to implement changes and carry the scheme forward

to completion over an eight year period.

The 60 acre (24 ha) site, adjacent to the M1 and East Midlands Airport, has a

capacity for 700,000 sq ft (65,000 sq m) of B1 and hotel use. The development has

involved extensive on and off site infrastructure, including services, drainage, road

creation and plateauing.

Working closely with all disciplines within the design team, a coherent and cohesive

Master Plan strategy has been developed, creating a high quality business park

capable of attracting inward investment and corporate relocations.

The aesthetics of the scheme, as viewed from the air, were considered very

important. Purple and yellow maples were planted in groups around the site.

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PEGASUS BUSINESS PARK, EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT, LEICESTERSHIRE

PEUGEOT CITROËN AUTOMOBILES UK LTD, COVENTRY, WARWICKSHIRESTEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS | Master Planning Portfolio

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New HQ is a landmark for Coventry.

PEUGEOT CITROEN AUTOMOBILES UK LTD, COVENTRY, WARWICKSHIRE

Stephen George & Partners was delighted to be appointed Master Plan architect for

the redevelopment of Peugeot Citroën’s operations in Coventry. This extensive

85 acre (35 ha) site will become the hub of what is hoped will be a catalyst for

change along the important east west link through Coventry city.

The new Peugeot Citroën facilities are landmarks for the area and include a

134,000 sq ft (12,450 sq m) headquarters, 60,000 sq ft (5,575 sq m) technical and

service training centre and 6.2 acre (2.44 ha) sports facility, including pitches and

gymnasium.

The new headquarters employs pure sculptural geometric forms and extensive

use of glazed elements, allowing the penetration of natural light directly into the

entrance plaza. Motorised external blinds reduce the glare and are controlled by

external sensors that respond to the path of the sun. The plaza forms the base of a

spine that runs through the building, leading through to a winter garden.

A strong north south axis stretches from the headquarters, through the heart of the

central commercial core, to a key multi storey development at the northern end of

the site. It is hoped that the development of this scheme will help the regeneration

of the surrounding areas and bring a positive new energy to the local community.

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DICKENS HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDSSTEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS | Master Planning Portfolio

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PICTURE CAPTION (OPTIONAL)

THE GARDEN COURT, DICKENS HEATH, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS

A dynamic new village in the West Midlands.

Stephen George & Partners was proud to be appointed Master Plan architect

for Dickens Heath, a dynamic new village in the West Midlands. Our task was

to integrate 93,000 sq ft (8,640 sq m) of retail and commercial development

alongside 462 dwellings.

The design of the residential element addresses a wide range of social needs,

from studio apartments to large town houses. These form individual environments

with distinct character to encourage community life.

Dickens Heath is a vital and vibrant community. Its unique waterside development is

linked with other residential zones through a sequence of static and dynamic urban

spaces and pedestrian routes.

To maximise the diversity of the village, a wide range of mixed uses and

activities have been accommodated, creating an environment of genuine

quality and durability.

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LITTLECOMBE, DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRESTEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS | Master Planning Portfolio

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A model of sustainable urban development.

In 2002, Stephen George & Partners was appointed Master Plan architect for

a new Sustainable Urban Community in Dursley, Gloucestershire. The 95 acre

(37.5 ha) brownfield site formerly belonged to the industrial engine manufacturer

Lister Petter and was the subject of a joint venture between the South West

Regional Development Agency and St Modwen Properties Ltd.

Taking on board the aims and objectives of SWERDA’s team, our design

transformed the steep valley brownfield site into a model of sustainable

urban development.

This includes 600 new dwellings, 182,990 sq ft (17,000 sq m) of industrial space

(including the relocation of the remaining factories on site), community facilities

and a training centre. Energy efficient design was stipulated at all stages and

includes one of the largest Biomass district heating systems in the UK.

The site will achieve an overall CO2 saving of 30 per cent.

To integrate the new development into the adjacent communities of Dursley and

Cam, a comprehensive network of footpaths and cycleways trace the valley floor.

These create a linear route along the River Cam, which has been opened up for

amenity and ecological value.

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WATERFRONT CITY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDESTEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS | Master Planning Portfolio

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Dramatic open spaces and modern urban buildings on the Mersey.

Stephen George & Partners won Mersey Docks Harbour Board competition

to Master Plan a major, mixed-use urban village in Liverpool’s Victoria Docks.

This is part of a World Heritage Site which includes the famous Liver Building.

Parking proved to be a major issue in this high-density urban area. We came up

with an ingenious solution. Our plans involved draining the old dock, concealing a

multi-storey car park in its depths and then forming a shallow lid of water over the

car park to retain the appearance of the original dock.

This innovative design included plans for buildings - hotels and a casino

- appearing to rise up out of the docks.

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WESTON OTMOOR, BICESTERSTEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS | Master Planning Portfolio

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Macrobiotic power generation is proposed for the new community.

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Weston Otmoor near Bicester is one of the successful entrants for the Government’s

Eco-Towns programme. Stephen George & Partners are master planning the site as

part of the development consortium.

Macrobiotic power generation is proposed for the new community, which will be

linked to greenhouse horticulture. A by-product of the process is organic fertiliser

which can then be used to provide nutriment for a market garden enterprise.

Materials should be naturally renewable and as far as possible should be locally

sourced to reduce the energy input relating to their transport.

Energy effi ciency in both the design and construction of the development at every

level will be maximised. Material resources and their carbon footprint will be

calculated to establish as near a zero carbon footprint as is realistic.

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Individual identity and overall unity has been achieved.

GRANGE PARK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

The design brief called for a new community encompassing residential and

commercial development, including retail, recreation, community and education

facilities. The site, adjacent to J15 of the M1, occupies 40 hectares of land for

mixed housing and 30 hectares for employment, inter-linked with country parks

and greenways.

Through the establishment of a strong design framework, a balance between

individual identity and overall unity has been achieved in both the residential and

commercial zones of the development. Major infrastructure and enabling works

have ensured the village centre, housing and industrial zones are easily accessible,

but protected from motorway noise by structural embankment planting.

Strong landscaping boundaries provide screening for the residential development

from the industrial units and tree-lined access roads provide a striking visual impact

on entering the site.

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GLAN LLYN, LLANWERN, NEWPORTSTEPHEN GEORGE & PARTNERS | Master Planning Portfolio

28GLAN LLYN, LLANWERN, NEWPORT

Redevelopment of the 600 acre brownfi eld site.

In 2005 Stephen George & Partners were appointed to Master Plan part

of the Corus steelworks in Llanwern to form a major part of Newport’s

eastern urban expansion.

The comprehensive redevelopment of the 600 acre brownfi eld site will create

a new community called Glan Llyn containing 4,000 new houses, a district centre,

two primary schools, community facilities and two million square feet of

commercial space. The new community will be developed around a series of

three new lakes and extensive parkland. A series of greenways spread out into

the adjacent residential development zones creating linear wetland parks which,

in addition to their SUDS function, create an extensive network of cycle and

pedestrian routes.

Development will be controlled through a series of sub-area master plans and

design codes to ensure that the aspirations of the developers, St Modwen

Developments Ltd, and the local authority are met.

The development was granted outline planning consent in 2008 with

infrastructure works commencing in 2009.

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