Becket Well Masterplan
A detailed masterplan and urban regeneration proposal to re-develop and re-brand a key area of Derby, presented to Derby City Council for consideration.
A detailed masterplan and urban regeneration proposal to re-develop and re-brand a key area of Derby, presented to Derby City Council for consideration.
Brief:
The Becket Well site presents the opportunity to become part of the existing vibrant entertainment / retail realm within the heart of the city and can promote alternative links to other areas within the city. The site must generate an interest to transform the site from a backwater area into the mainstream public realm and circulation area of the city. As a predominant site, close to the city centre, there is an aspiration to set new standards of design at Becket Well. The design of buildings and public spaces will draw on the opportunity presented by the location and the quality of building will be driven by existing and new standards aspired to nationally under BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes initiatives.
Designers Response:
The vision is to open up Becket Well to the rest of the city, re-establishing and re-branding the area as a vibrant and exciting core destination centred around the local community; a flagship sustainable development for St Peters Quarter with a key focus on celebrating the city’s heritage and historic industrial achievements.
The Becket Well site presents the opportunity to become part of the existing vibrant entertainment / retail realm within the heart of the city and can promote alternative links to other areas within the city. The site must generate an interest to transform the site from a backwater area into the mainstream public realm and circulation area of the city. As a predominant site, close to the city centre, there is an aspiration to set new standards of design at Becket Well. The design of buildings and public spaces will draw on the opportunity presented by the location and the quality of building will be driven by existing and new standards aspired to nationally under BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes initiatives.
Designers Response:
The vision is to open up Becket Well to the rest of the city, re-establishing and re-branding the area as a vibrant and exciting core destination centred around the local community; a flagship sustainable development for St Peters Quarter with a key focus on celebrating the city’s heritage and historic industrial achievements.
Final Masterplan Proposal
[Blue line work signifies existing figures]
[Blue line work signifies existing figures]
The Masterplan is based on a ‘radial ‘A'-shape parti and features three large south-east facing figures which create a direct pedestrian access point that links two main streets together. The scheme also comprises high quality interactive public realm space including a recreation and public performance space and an assortment of secret and peaceful patches of landscaped green space and urban water sculptures.
Throughout the area the subtle mixture of new and old architectural styles and motifs reflect the historic character and charm of the existing city surroundings while breathing new life with a balance of modernism.
Throughout the area the subtle mixture of new and old architectural styles and motifs reflect the historic character and charm of the existing city surroundings while breathing new life with a balance of modernism.
Above: Existing Victoria Street Frontage
Rendered Visuals:
1 Newly proposed Victoria Street frontage
2 The well at Becket Well - Themed outdoor elevator taking visitors to a hidden venue
3 Early sketches
4 Regeneration proposal of Oake's Yard - Key gateway to the site
Rendered Visuals:
1 Newly proposed Victoria Street frontage
2 The well at Becket Well - Themed outdoor elevator taking visitors to a hidden venue
3 Early sketches
4 Regeneration proposal of Oake's Yard - Key gateway to the site
Design Development Diagrams
Masterplan Snapshots
1 Existing Victoria Street Frontage - looking east
2 Proposed New Frontage
3 The Masterplan proposal provides a multitude of vantage points, giving panoramic views and vistas around the area and of the rest of the city.
4 The main gateway off Victoria St features two large inward orientated figures leading footfall naturally into the new area. This gateway will comprise of cultural attractions, acting as a main anchor point for community, visitors and tourists.
5 Just off-centre to the masterplan is a sheltered recreation ground and outdoor performance stage. Many views face inwards and overlook the centre of the masterplan which is marked by a large monument which peeks above the city skyline - signifying the birth of a new city destination.
1 Existing Victoria Street Frontage - looking east
2 Proposed New Frontage
3 The Masterplan proposal provides a multitude of vantage points, giving panoramic views and vistas around the area and of the rest of the city.
4 The main gateway off Victoria St features two large inward orientated figures leading footfall naturally into the new area. This gateway will comprise of cultural attractions, acting as a main anchor point for community, visitors and tourists.
5 Just off-centre to the masterplan is a sheltered recreation ground and outdoor performance stage. Many views face inwards and overlook the centre of the masterplan which is marked by a large monument which peeks above the city skyline - signifying the birth of a new city destination.
Selection of pages from Research and Masterplanning Booklets
