New Woolwich Squares - Revision history

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	All strands of the consultation informed the masterplan, and helped develop the details of the project. Issues were worked through and where suggestions could not be implemented, clear explanations were made so that contributors did not excluded. The range of events and groups allowed a variety of feedback that is not possible in a single meeting. It was important for the design team that the public inherited a project which they helped in shaping.		All strands of the consultation informed the masterplan, and helped develop the details of the project. Issues were worked through and where suggestions could not be implemented, clear explanations were made so that contributors did not excluded. The range of events and groups allowed a variety of feedback that is not possible in a single meeting. It was important for the design team that the public inherited a project which they helped in shaping.

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Designing Buildings at 09:03, 1 July 2016

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	The rationalizing/functionalist design of Beresford Square responds to the daily market, and recognizes the original historic layout of both the market and tramlines that used to cross the square.		The rationalizing/functionalist design of Beresford Square responds to the daily market, and recognizes the original historic layout of both the market and tramlines that used to cross the square.

−	[[File:~~Beresford Square Woolwich~~.jpg\|~~1028x634px\|alt~~=~~Beresford Square Woolwich~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Beresford_Square_Woolwich.jpg\|link=File:Beresford_Square_Woolwich.jpg]]

−	Historic view of Beresford Square (image courtesy National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London ~~[http://www1.rmg.co.uk/ http://www1.rmg.co.uk/]~~).	+	Historic view of Beresford Square (image courtesy National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London).

−	[[File:~~Woolwich Market~~ - ~~geograph org uk~~ - ~~382391~~.jpg\|~~640x480px\|alt~~=~~Woolwich Market~~ - ~~geograph org uk~~ - ~~382391~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Woolwich_Market_-_geograph_org_uk_-_382391.jpg\|link=File:Woolwich_Market_-_geograph_org_uk_-_382391.jpg]]

	The entry to Woolwich Market in 2007 before the project started (image © Copyright [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798 View profile] courtesy Wikimedia).		The entry to Woolwich Market in 2007 before the project started (image © Copyright [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798 View profile] courtesy Wikimedia).

−	[[File:~~Woolwich Market~~ - ~~Beresford Square~~ - ~~geograph org uk~~ - ~~972005~~.jpg\|~~640x486px\|alt~~=~~Woolwich Market~~ - ~~Beresford Square~~ - ~~geograph org uk~~ - ~~972005~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Woolwich_Market_-_Beresford_Square_-_geograph_org_uk_-_972005.jpg\|link=File:Woolwich_Market_-_Beresford_Square_-_geograph_org_uk_-_972005.jpg]]

	Beresford Square market in 2008, before the project started (image © Copyright [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6597 View profile] courtesy Wikimedia Commons).		Beresford Square market in 2008, before the project started (image © Copyright [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6597 View profile] courtesy Wikimedia Commons).
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	The town centre was fragmented due to the road layout which separated the green space of General Gordon Square from Greens End, Beresford Square and the rest of the town centre.		The town centre was fragmented due to the road layout which separated the green space of General Gordon Square from Greens End, Beresford Square and the rest of the town centre.

−	[[File:~~Greens End~~ - ~~geograph org uk~~ - ~~1135782~~.jpg\|~~640x480px\|alt~~=~~Greens End~~ - ~~geograph org uk~~ - ~~1135782~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Greens_End_-_geograph_org_uk_-_1135782.jpg\|link=File:Greens_End_-_geograph_org_uk_-_1135782.jpg]]

	Greens End before development work (image by [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13090 Oxyman] courtesy Wikimedia)		Greens End before development work (image by [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13090 Oxyman] courtesy Wikimedia)
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	All strands of the consultation informed the masterplan, and helped develop the details of the project. Issues were worked through and where suggestions could not be implemented, clear explanations were made so that contributors did not excluded. The range of events and groups allowed a variety of feedback that is not possible in a single meeting. It was important for the design team that the public inherited a project which they helped in shaping.		All strands of the consultation informed the masterplan, and helped develop the details of the project. Issues were worked through and where suggestions could not be implemented, clear explanations were made so that contributors did not excluded. The range of events and groups allowed a variety of feedback that is not possible in a single meeting. It was important for the design team that the public inherited a project which they helped in shaping.

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−	*Listed buildings.
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−	*Smart cities.
−	*Stakeholders.
−	*Sustainability.

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Designing Buildings at 07:06, 16 August 2013

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	All strands of the consultation informed the masterplan, and helped develop the details of the project. Issues were worked through and where suggestions could not be implemented, clear explanations were made so that contributors did not excluded. The range of events and groups allowed a variety of feedback that is not possible in a single meeting. It was important for the design team that the public inherited a project which they helped in shaping.		All strands of the consultation informed the masterplan, and helped develop the details of the project. Issues were worked through and where suggestions could not be implemented, clear explanations were made so that contributors did not excluded. The range of events and groups allowed a variety of feedback that is not possible in a single meeting. It was important for the design team that the public inherited a project which they helped in shaping.
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		+	= Find out more<br/> =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+	*Consultation process
		+	*Inclusive design.
		+	*Listed buildings.
		+	*Masterplanning.
		+	*Public space.
		+	*Smart cities.
		+	*Stakeholders.
		+	*Sustainability.

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Alex Harvie at 19:51, 7 August 2013

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	[[File:Greens End - geograph org uk - 1135782.jpg\|640x480px\|alt=Greens End - geograph org uk - 1135782.jpg]]		[[File:Greens End - geograph org uk - 1135782.jpg\|640x480px\|alt=Greens End - geograph org uk - 1135782.jpg]]

−	Greens End before development work (image ~~courtest~~ Wikimedia)	+	Greens End before development work (image by [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13090 Oxyman] courtesy Wikimedia)

	Gustafson Porter’s design proposed a unified pedestrian space with two squares of differing character that complement and relate to one another, each providing an aspect of public life within the town. Greens End, a shared surface roadway linking the two squares, was designed with one material treatment and a single identity that forges it in peoples mind as a real street rather than a sum of several parts. The unity of the pedestrian space is reinforced through the palette of materials and street furniture, with special features such as the water scrim, planting and feature lighting developing the character of each square. It is as if they were one space that each provides an aspect of public life within the town, as the seasons and time of day dictate. When one Square feels full and active, the other should appear spacious and calm, however both should then transform to work together on event days to allow a range of activities and a new choreography of movement.		Gustafson Porter’s design proposed a unified pedestrian space with two squares of differing character that complement and relate to one another, each providing an aspect of public life within the town. Greens End, a shared surface roadway linking the two squares, was designed with one material treatment and a single identity that forges it in peoples mind as a real street rather than a sum of several parts. The unity of the pedestrian space is reinforced through the palette of materials and street furniture, with special features such as the water scrim, planting and feature lighting developing the character of each square. It is as if they were one space that each provides an aspect of public life within the town, as the seasons and time of day dictate. When one Square feels full and active, the other should appear spacious and calm, however both should then transform to work together on event days to allow a range of activities and a new choreography of movement.

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	The rationalizing/functionalist design of Beresford Square responds to the daily market, and recognizes the original historic layout of both the market and tramlines that used to cross the square.		The rationalizing/functionalist design of Beresford Square responds to the daily market, and recognizes the original historic layout of both the market and tramlines that used to cross the square.
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		+	[[File:Beresford Square Woolwich.jpg\|1028x634px]]
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		+	Beresford Square (image courtesy National Maritime Museum)

	[[File:Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg\|640x480px\|alt=Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg]]		[[File:Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg\|640x480px\|alt=Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg]]
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		+	The entry to Woolwich Market (image courtest Wikimedia)

	[[File:Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg\|640x486px\|alt=Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg]]		[[File:Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg\|640x486px\|alt=Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg]]

−	~~The entry to Woolwich market and~~ Beresford Square market (images courtesy Wikimedia Commons).	+	Beresford Square market (images courtesy Wikimedia Commons).

	In the evening the atmosphere changes with the use of catenary lighting to energise the centre of the square, transforming it into a ‘Ballroom’. Recalling the lively past of Beresford Square it will encourage restaurants to spill out, with Royal Arsenal Gatehouse providing a backdrop to events and social activity after the market has left.		In the evening the atmosphere changes with the use of catenary lighting to energise the centre of the square, transforming it into a ‘Ballroom’. Recalling the lively past of Beresford Square it will encourage restaurants to spill out, with Royal Arsenal Gatehouse providing a backdrop to events and social activity after the market has left.

Alex Harvie at 17:15, 7 August 2013

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	The rationalizing/functionalist design of Beresford Square responds to the daily market, and recognizes the original historic layout of both the market and tramlines that used to cross the square.		The rationalizing/functionalist design of Beresford Square responds to the daily market, and recognizes the original historic layout of both the market and tramlines that used to cross the square.

−	[[File:Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg\|640x480px]]	+	[[File:Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg\|640x480px\|alt=Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg]]

−	[[File:Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg\|640x486px]]	+	[[File:Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg\|640x486px\|alt=Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg]]

	The entry to Woolwich market and Beresford Square market (images courtesy Wikimedia Commons).		The entry to Woolwich market and Beresford Square market (images courtesy Wikimedia Commons).
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	The town centre was fragmented due to the road layout which separated the green space of General Gordon Square from Greens End, Beresford Square and the rest of the town centre.		The town centre was fragmented due to the road layout which separated the green space of General Gordon Square from Greens End, Beresford Square and the rest of the town centre.

−	[[File:Greens End - geograph org uk - 1135782.jpg\|640x480px]]	+	[[File:Greens End - geograph org uk - 1135782.jpg\|640x480px\|alt=Greens End - geograph org uk - 1135782.jpg]]

	Greens End before development work (image courtest Wikimedia)		Greens End before development work (image courtest Wikimedia)

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−	Gustafson Porter’s proposal for Woolwich Squares, encompassing Beresford Square, Greens End and General Gordon Square (approx 1ha), signifies the consolidation of a fragmented Woolwich Town Centre, rejuvenating its public spaces, and bringing people back into the heart of Woolwich, both socially and commercially. The competition-winning design was Phase 3 of the local masterplan to re-organise the traffic infrastructure of Woolwich Town Centre. Completed in 2011, the project was funded through several agencies, including HCA and TfL, and construction was realised for less than the £4.4 million budget.	+	Gustafson Porter’s proposal for Woolwich Squares, encompassing Beresford Square, Greens End and General Gordon Square (approx 1ha), signifies the consolidation of a fragmented Woolwich Town Centre, rejuvenating its public spaces, and bringing people back into the heart of Woolwich, both socially and commercially. The competition-winning design was Phase 3 of the local masterplan to re-organise the traffic infrastructure of Woolwich Town Centre. Completed in 2011, the project was funded through several agencies, including [http://www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/ Homes and Communities Agency] (HCA) and [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ Transport for London] (TfL), and construction was realised for less than the £4.4 million budget.

−	The design is based on the concept that each square embodies an essential quality of Woolwich, whether historic or natural, to create unique spaces particular to Woolwich ~~that~~ can be enjoyed through the day and into the evening. The design used pedestrian movement studies to identify key routes through the town centre, and developed these to create distinctive quality public spaces that both enhance the experience of the pedestrian and respond to their needs.	+	The design is based on the concept that each square embodies an essential quality of Woolwich, whether historic or natural, to create unique spaces particular to Woolwich which can be enjoyed through the day and into the evening. The design used pedestrian movement studies to identify key routes through the town centre, and developed these to create distinctive quality public spaces that both enhance the experience of the pedestrian and respond to their needs.

	The soft landscaping of General Gordon Square addresses the shortage of green open space in the centre of Woolwich, creating a ‘Garden’ that generates a sense of calm and relaxation while providing a functional space that can be transformed and layered with other uses. This garden quality is reinforced through the choice of trees and planting, with larger trees separating the square from surrounding roads. Lawn terraces step down gently to the water scrim which is fully accessible but can also be easily drained to provide an event space.		The soft landscaping of General Gordon Square addresses the shortage of green open space in the centre of Woolwich, creating a ‘Garden’ that generates a sense of calm and relaxation while providing a functional space that can be transformed and layered with other uses. This garden quality is reinforced through the choice of trees and planting, with larger trees separating the square from surrounding roads. Lawn terraces step down gently to the water scrim which is fully accessible but can also be easily drained to provide an event space.
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	The rationalizing/functionalist design of Beresford Square responds to the daily market, and recognizes the original historic layout of both the market and tramlines that used to cross the square.		The rationalizing/functionalist design of Beresford Square responds to the daily market, and recognizes the original historic layout of both the market and tramlines that used to cross the square.

−	[[File:Beresford Square Woolwich.jpg\|1028x634px]]	+	[[File:Beresford Square Woolwich.jpg\|1028x634px\|alt=Beresford Square Woolwich.jpg]]

−	Beresford Square (image courtesy National Maritime Museum)	+	Historic view of Beresford Square (image courtesy National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London [http://www1.rmg.co.uk/ http://www1.rmg.co.uk/]).

	[[File:Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg\|640x480px\|alt=Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg]]		[[File:Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg\|640x480px\|alt=Woolwich Market - geograph org uk - 382391.jpg]]

−	The entry to Woolwich Market (image ~~courtest~~ Wikimedia)	+	The entry to Woolwich Market in 2007 before the project started (image © Copyright [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798 View profile] courtesy Wikimedia).

	[[File:Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg\|640x486px\|alt=Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg]]		[[File:Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg\|640x486px\|alt=Woolwich Market - Beresford Square - geograph org uk - 972005.jpg]]

−	Beresford Square market (~~images~~ courtesy Wikimedia Commons).	+	Beresford Square market in 2008, before the project started (image © Copyright [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6597 View profile] courtesy Wikimedia Commons).

	In the evening the atmosphere changes with the use of catenary lighting to energise the centre of the square, transforming it into a ‘Ballroom’. Recalling the lively past of Beresford Square it will encourage restaurants to spill out, with Royal Arsenal Gatehouse providing a backdrop to events and social activity after the market has left.		In the evening the atmosphere changes with the use of catenary lighting to energise the centre of the square, transforming it into a ‘Ballroom’. Recalling the lively past of Beresford Square it will encourage restaurants to spill out, with Royal Arsenal Gatehouse providing a backdrop to events and social activity after the market has left.

−	Royal Borough of Greenwich, the client for Woolwich Squares, set out key objectives to create a fully accessible public space for all, with feature lighting, soft landscaping and a water feature that could drain to accommodate events. A wide range of needs had to be considered, including the existing market in Beresford Square which was renovated as part of the project. An extensive Public Consultation Process was undertaken and the team regularly met with key user groups to discuss and develop the design.	+	[http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/site/ Royal Borough of Greenwich], the client for Woolwich Squares, set out key objectives to create a fully accessible public space for all, with feature lighting, soft landscaping and a water feature that could drain to accommodate events. A wide range of needs had to be considered, including the existing market in Beresford Square which was renovated as part of the project. An extensive Public Consultation Process was undertaken and the team regularly met with key user groups to discuss and develop the design.

	The town centre was fragmented due to the road layout which separated the green space of General Gordon Square from Greens End, Beresford Square and the rest of the town centre.		The town centre was fragmented due to the road layout which separated the green space of General Gordon Square from Greens End, Beresford Square and the rest of the town centre.
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	Both buildings are re-established by the new squares as key architectural features in the public realm. Natural stone materials were specified for their robustness and appearance, and the choice of colours tied into previously completed street works, grounding the design into the broader context of Woolwich and strengthening the natural link from Woolwich Common to the River Thames. The robust detailing of the design has allowed the spaces to be well maintained by the council. The sourcing of materials was carefully considered, and reviewed with consideration to cost, design life, procurement and buildability.		Both buildings are re-established by the new squares as key architectural features in the public realm. Natural stone materials were specified for their robustness and appearance, and the choice of colours tied into previously completed street works, grounding the design into the broader context of Woolwich and strengthening the natural link from Woolwich Common to the River Thames. The robust detailing of the design has allowed the spaces to be well maintained by the council. The sourcing of materials was carefully considered, and reviewed with consideration to cost, design life, procurement and buildability.

−	Through the design stage Gustafson Porter worked with Space Syntax on movement studies that informed which routes were most beneficial in linking the squares to each other and the wider context of Woolwich Town Centre. Since opening, the new squares hosted some of the largest, and best attended events ever staged in Woolwich, including two headlining street theatre performances for the Greenwich & Docklands Festival. The temporary installation of a LOCOG livescreen site has drawn crowds to the squares for all the major events, both sporting and cultural of the past year, especially the Olympics and Paralympics. The day to day impact has been immediate, and General Gordon Square has already become a well used space at lunchtimes, and early evenings. Royal Borough of Greenwich has said the response to both squares exceeds all expectations, and the local public opinion is positive.	+	Through the design stage Gustafson Porter worked with Space Syntax on movement studies that informed which routes were most beneficial in linking the squares to each other and the wider context of Woolwich Town Centre. Since opening, the new squares hosted some of the largest, and best attended events ever staged in Woolwich, including two headlining street theatre performances for the [http://www.festival.org/ Greenwich and Docklands International Festival]. The temporary installation of a LOCOG livescreen site has drawn crowds to the squares for all the major events, both sporting and cultural of the past year, especially the Olympics and Paralympics. The day to day impact has been immediate, and General Gordon Square has already become a well used space at lunchtimes, and early evenings. Royal Borough of Greenwich has said the response to both squares exceeds all expectations, and the local public opinion is positive.

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