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This presentation was given to the Salisbury Civic Society and sets out the design philosophy of Snug Projects architects.
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DESIGNING WITHOUT
IMITATING.IMITATING.
Our approach
Case Studies
– Shechem– Shechem
– The Stealth House
– The Monk House
Stylistic consensus is ultimately a myth
The challenge of the
‘Pluralist Milieu’The juxtaposition of distinct
architectural styles (and the
philosophies that created them)
In the same shared space.
The challenge of difference is
here to stay…..so how can we
ensure we achieve unity
within difference.
‘E Pluribus Unum’
Celebrating ‘E Pluribus Unum’
Classism
Fit in
Pastiche
Georgian
Contrast
Bespoke
Contemporary
VernacularModernism
Contextual
How does a building grow naturally and uniquely out
of the conditions of its site?
the need for a theory of relating difference.
a new ism
Rationalism
RevivalismRevivalism
Eclecticism
Relationalism
A Social Theory
“Receptivity is only one side of hospitality. The other
side, equally important is confrontation… When we
really want to be hospitable we not only have to
receive strangers but also to confront them by an
unambiguous presence, not hiding ourselves unambiguous presence, not hiding ourselves
behind neutrality but showing our ideas, opinions
and lifestyle clearly and distinctly. No real dialogue
is possible between somebody and nobody.”
Henri Nouwen
‘Love thy neighbour as thy self’
Perhaps the most well known relational axiom, ‘Love thy neighbour,’ is completed with ‘as thy self’.
In the original Biblical account of this axiom, ‘neighbour’ In the original Biblical account of this axiom, ‘neighbour’ is a verb. Co-appearing and proximity alone are inadequate without the evidence of meaningful and positive interaction between subjects.
Look for evidence of meaningful interaction between the old and new.
The notion of RECOGNITION
Design generated from the site
‘The true innermost being of architecture can be compared to natures seed, and something of the inevitability of nature’s principle of growth ought to be a fundamental concept in architecture. If we think of the seeds that turn into plants or trees, seeds that turn into plants or trees, everything within the same genus would develop the same way if the growth potential were not so different and if each growth possessed within itself the ability to grow without compromise. On account of different conditions, similar seeds turn into widely differing organisms.’
Jorn Utzon,The Innermost Being of Architecture
Winchester
Style is not local but it can be Localised
London Bath Edinburgh
1 Castle Street, DublinDe Blacam & MeagherDe Blacam & Meagher
The scale, massing and height of
proposed development should
be considered in relation to that
of adjoining buildings; the
topography; The general pattern
of heights in the area; and views, of heights in the area; and views,
vistas and landmarks all
influence the form of a
development.
House in CorrubedoChipperfield
An entry from Snug’s blog
When we design we must have our eyes and our hearts open.
We must listen as well as look. We must smell, feel and
remember. All of our senses must be alive if we are to create
designs that bring ongoing life to the places in which we work.
There is no status quo. Places, like the cells in our own body,
are always being renewed. The challenge is to maintain our are always being renewed. The challenge is to maintain our
identity and character whilst striving towards maturity.
For the buildings we design to succeed in this task we must
develop a deep understanding and respect for site. The result
will not however be a pastiche of past responses. It will be
something new, something befitting our era and the needs of
our age, something us and our clients can be proud of.
Shechem House
stealth HOUSE
Front In Side
Out SideRear
The Monks House
The Site
The Site.
The Site.
The Analysis.
The Analysis.
The Analysis.
The Analysis.
The Analysis.
PULLED BACK FROM FRONTAGE
Imitate?
The Analysis.
Is this the right approach?
CONTEXTUALISM/CONSERVATION LED APPROACH -
SEEKING TO PRESERVE.
CHARACTER / DESIGN LED APPROACH -
SEEKING TO ENHANCE.
a fresh perspective.....a fresh perspective.....
‘What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.’
The concept
The Precedent
The Proposal.
The Proposal.
APP/L1765/A/10/2135765 “I conclude that the proposed development
would cause no unacceptable harm to the living conditions of those at No.1
Birinus Road with special reference to visual impact and daylight.”
The Progress.
The Proposal.
In context.
CONTEXTUALISM/CONSERVATION LED APPROACH -
SEEKING TO PRESERVE.
CHARACTER / DESIGN LED APPROACH -
SEEKING TO ENHANCE.
ELEVATIONAL ANALYSIS
RECESSIVE RIDGE LINE
DOMINANT RIDGE LINE
Ground/Half Basement Floor Half First Floor
KEEP HORIZONTAL LEVELS
RECESSIVE RIDGE LINE
MAINTAIN STREET RHYTHM
VIEW OF EAST ELEVATION FROM BIRINIUS ROAD
VIEW NORTH ALONG BIRINIUS ROAD
CONTEXTUALISM/CONSERVATION LED APPROACH -SEEKING TO PRESERVE.
CHARACTER / DESIGN LED APPROACH -SEEKING TO ENHANCE.
NPPF
60. Planning policies and decisions should not attempt to impose
architectural styles or particular tastes and they should not stifle
innovation, originality or initiative through unsubstantiated
requirements to conform to certain development forms or styles. It is,
however, proper to seek to promote or reinforce local distinctiveness.
61. Although visual appearance and the architecture of individual 61. Although visual appearance and the architecture of individual
buildings are very important factors, securing high quality and
inclusive design goes beyond aesthetic considerations. Therefore,
planning policies and decisions should address the connections
between people and places and the integration of new
development into the natural, built and historic environment.
63. In determining applications, great weight should be given to
outstanding or innovative designs which help raise the standard of
design more generally in the area.