THE DESIGN PROCESS
A two stage design process has been adopted for this project:
STAGE 1: FORMULATION OF THE PREFERRED MASTER PLAN
The first stage involves the formulation of a preferred Master Plan for the site. The Master Plan will guide the placement and form of the building components, the restoration and adaptive re-use of the heritage building and landscape elements, the retention of significant trees and the delineation of public and private open spaces. The formulation of a preferred Master Plan will be undertaken throughout the months of May and June 2010.
Step 1 – Understanding the Site
GM Urban Design and Architecture have undertaken detailed examinations to understand the special characteristics of the Scottish Hospital Site and how it relates to its surroundings. These investigations have focused on important views, site topography, landscape and significant trees, heritage management, pedestrian, vehicular connections, and building form.
To view the findings arising from the GM Urban Design and Architecture site analysis investigations Click Here
Step 2 – Define Urban Design Principles
The investigations undertaken in Step 1 have resulted in the formulation of urban design principles .These principles have guided the formulation of two Master Plan options for the site. The urban design principles identify where new buildings should be placed, the scale and form of those buildings, the role of significant trees and landscaping, and how the 1848 Heritage Building on the site can best be restored and adaptively re-used.
To view the GM Urban Design and Architecture urban design principles, opportunities and constraints analysis Click Here
Step 3 – Formulate Master Plan Options
The two Master Plan options that have been formulated indicate how the site could be developed. Each option responds to the urban design principles and presents a different building form and landscape solution. Both options provide for a building mass that would accommodate approximately 90 seniors’ independent units, a 105 residential aged care bed building and the restoration and adaptive reuse of the 1848 Heritage Building.
To view the master plan options prepared by JPR Architects Click Here
Step 4 – Community Consultation
The body of work that has been prepared in Steps 1-3 will form the basis of the first stage in the community consultation process. Details of the consultation and how you can become involved are available on this website.
STAGE 2: FORMULATION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The second stage involves working the preferred Master Plan into an architectural solution. The architectural plans will form the basis of the Environmental Assessment report that will be lodged with the NSW Minister for Planning in accordance with the Major Project Planning Process. At this stage we estimate the second stage will take place during July 2010.
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STAGE 3: LODGEMENT AND EXHIBITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
The final architectural and landscape design solution for the Aged Care and Seniors Living Proposal has been finalised. These plans together with the supporting specialist investigations comprise the Environmental Assessment Report that has been lodged with the NSW Department of Planning. The Environmental Assessment Report will be exhibited for a period of 30 days commencing Wednesday 17th November and closing 17th December 2010.
You can view the Environmental Assessment Report while it is on exhibition on the NSW Department of Planning website Click Here