WELCOME Thank you for attending our first public exhibition which showcases Anthology s early development ideas. This follows on from the Meet and Greet events held in July, which invited the local community to share their views on the area and considerations for the development of Woodlands and Masters House. Today s consultation will summarise the feedback received from the Meet and Greet and explain how Anthology s plans are evolving to deliver new homes and secure the future of the Cinema Museum. MEET THE TEAM Members of the project team are on hand to hear your views today and will be helping to progress a future planning application. This will not be the last time Anthology consults with the local community and a final exhibition will be scheduled in the New Year prior to the submission of a planning application. TIMESCALES Second public consultation Submission of a planning application Targeted determination Demolition (pending planning approval) Completion (pending planning approval) January 2019 February 2019 Summer 2019 Late 2019 Summer 2022
THE SITE/CONTEXT Anthology acquired the site from the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in May this year to allow the Foundation Trust to re-invest in NHS services elsewhere. Although the site sits wholly within the London Borough of Lambeth, it is closely bordered with Southwark at the North East boundary. The site is well-connected to public transport and is a short walk to Elephant and Castle rail and underground station, as well as Kennington underground station. Part of the site around the Cinema Museum sits within the Renfrew Road Conservation Area and is close to the Walcot Conservation Area and Kennington Conservation Area. Anthology will be closely considering how any proposed development sits within this context.
CINEMA MUSEUM The site has been home to the Cinema Museum since 1998 and Anthology is committed to ensuring their long-term future on the site. CINEMA MUSEUM LAMBETH WORKHOUSE/ MASTERS HOUSE Ronald Grant and Martin Humphries established the Cinema Museum in 1986 to safeguard and showcase the Museum s unique collection, which is the result of a lifelong fascination with cinema-going. Co-founder Ronald Grant began collecting as a child and the collection grew far beyond its origins as an enthusiast s treasure trove to become an extensive archive of historical and social importance. Grant and Humphries have worked together throughout to build up and look after the collection, and continue to oversee the Museum to this day. Prior to housing the Cinema Museum, Masters House was part of the old Lambeth Workhouse where future star of the silent screen Charles Chaplin (then aged eight) briefly became an inmate of the workhouse before being transferred to the Norwood Schools. The workhouse was built at Renfrew Road, designed by Thomas W Aldwinckle and was one of the earliest pavilionblock workhouse designs built in England. Its various buildings spread across the 8-acre site but the main house was designed to accommodate 820 inmates which were segregated by gender and ability. Masters House was the workhouse s central administrative block - a two storey building with a highly decorative design. The upper floor contained a large hall. A lower block at the south side was the Master s house while the corresponding block at the north side contained the Master s offices. Male and female dining halls, kitchens and stores lay at the rear of the administration block. In 1922 the workhouse and infirmary were amalgamated and renamed Lambeth Hospital. In 1930 its administration was taken over by the London County Council. The infirmary and most of the workhouse have now been demolished, although the administration block, water tower, porter s and receiving blocks survive.
YOUR VIEWS: WHAT YOU TOLD US/HOW WE RE RESPONDING WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR AREA? WHAT DO YOU THINK COULD BE IMPROVED? Cinema Museum The Cinema Museum a unique cultural resource, not just for the local area, but for the whole of London. The Cinema Museum and the old architecture. Low-rise character The community feel Low rise buildings, not swamping existing buildings Quiet Quiet, doesn t feel like Central London. Lots of great amenities, tube, gym, pool, shops. History is very visible. The quiet: no through road, no direct access to main roads. Better routes and links to wider area Through route for cyclists Better pedestrian links and signage, to help people find the Cinema Museum Support for the Cinema Museum Cinema Museum on a long lease Improved landscaping More turf/plants. Less empty land standing Green space for people and nature ANTHOLOGY S COMMITMENTS Retain and support the Cinema Museum Anthology is in discussion with the Cinema Museum about supporting long-term ownership to open up opportunities for funding and deliver greater certainty. Maximise the site s potential to deliver new housing for Lambeth Aim to deliver 50% on site affordable housing Improve pedestrian links and an enhanced public realm that can be enjoyed by the community
CONSTRAINTS The site is well located to provide new homes close to sustainable transport links. However, there are several development constraints which Anthology will need to consider when bringing forward their plans. 1) NORTHERN LINE TUNNEL BELOW THE SITE DESIGN & TECHNICAL 2) RELATIONSHIP WITH EXISTING NEIGHBOURS BUILDING & SPACES 3) RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CONSERVATION AREA HERITAGE & CULTURE LOCAL CONTEXT Key: Key:
DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS Numerous design options were explored to find the solution most suitable for the site. Mansion block solution Taller building with perimeter Mansion Blocks Taller building to the centre of the site, reduced height perimeter blocks connected to taller building Taller building to the centre of the site, reduced height perimeter blocks Building height and massing dominates all site boundaries to the site and overwhelms the adjacent lower rise properties. Spaces between buildings may be dark and unwelcoming. Location of the taller building to the west hinders pedestrian permeability and dominates the Cinema Museum. Mansion blocks to the north blocks daylight / sunlight to adjacent properties. Reduced height perimeter buildings improves the relationship with adjacent properties. Relocation of the taller building towards the centre of the development improves permeability, open space and relationship to neighbours. Connection to perimeter building impedes wayfinding and visual connections. Reduced height and quantum of perimeter buildings improves relationship with adjacent properties. Relocation of the taller building towards the centre of the development improves permeability, open space and relationship to neighbours.
PREFERRED APPROACH Initial massing - + Perimeter buildings reduced in height relate more to the existing context and have less impact on neighbouring properties Relocation of mass from perimeter buildings to tower Low rise buildings around the perimeter, creating a better relationship with existing neighbours Better respects the setting of Heritage assets Improves site permeability and pedestrian connections Improves visibility for the Cinema Museum Number of homes delivered which are appropriate for the location and allows circa 50% affordable housing to be delivered, and the retention of the Cinema Museum Building layout/pattern delivers strong historical references Allows for sleek landmark building Between 250-300 new homes New pedestrian/cycle routes New children s play space Potential for new community landscaping shared by residents and the Cinema Museum Cycle spaces and disabled parking
DESIGN RATIONALE The design concept for low rise buildings will be a contemporary interpretation of the Victorian brick buildings that once occupied the site, reflecting the historic context and improving the setting of the existing heritage assets. The taller building will form a central focus to the new and existing developments, acting as a marker to put the cinema museum on the map. The design will take inspiration from hanging film reels, paying homage to the rich history of cinematography in the area. Marker building Perimeter buildings Early height and massing proposals
LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPE PLAN 1. Vehicular entrance - parking and service 2. Lawn and seating with plaza to tower 3. Play area rooms - historical reference to out houses 3 2 1 10 4. Communal lawn - tilting with raised seating edge 5. Defensible strip to residential block 6. Events and civic space 5 4 10 7. Historical link to museum and setting to water tower 8. Approach and setting to museum 7 9. Vehicular entrance and parking 6 10. External stores (bikes, bins) 10 8 9 EVENTS SPACE 2 1 1. Stepped edge to lawn creating additional spill out space for events and seating opportunities 5 4 3 2. Core events space with paving details which pick up historical features through pattern, lighting and texture 3. Formal tree planting within seating elements 4. Wider extent of events space. Gravel surfacing with informal seating opportunities beneath 5. Perimeter footpath connecting surrounding spaces and links
BENEFITS High quality building marker for the area and the Cinema Museum which is respectful of the surrounding context and makes references to its surroundings. Delivery of new market and affordable homes - 28,000 people are currently on Lambeth Council s housing waiting list, which goes up roughly 3,000 every year. At present, the borough only has the capacity to accommodate 1,000 households per year. Delivering 50% on site affordable housing will help Lambeth house local people in the Borough. New pedestrian and cycle links New landscaped routes through the site will not only improve the links to amenities in the wider area (tube stations, shops, bus routes) but help showcase the position of the Cinema Museum by making it clearer and easy to access. New landscaped areas Anthology is designing new community landscaped areas that can be used by the Cinema Museum and new residents. Invest in the local area Anthology s proposals will generate contributions to both Lambeth Council and the GLA to improve local infrastructure (transport links, schools, doctor s surgeries etc.)
ABOUT ANTHOLOGY Anthology have a specialist team with a wealth of experience delivering residential developments in London. At the heart of our approach is the aim of enhancing neighbourhoods and celebrating the people, their stories and the culture that makes the city such an exciting place to live. WORK TO DATE: Since being formed in 2014, Anthology have acquired seven development sites providing a pipeline of over 1,500 new homes for London and over 100,000sqft of employment space. The first Anthology homes are being completed this year at our developments in Hoxton and Deptford. Further detail on our development projects can be found on our website: www.anthology.london/developments Anthology Hale Works Anthology Deptford Foundry Anthology Hoxton Press
WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES At Anthology, we recognise that it is the people that make this city one of the finest places to live in the world and we make every effort to work closely with the local community where we are building new homes. We currently have a number of ongoing projects with local artists and creative enterprises, local schools and colleges, as well as charities and societies. Below are just some of those examples. Anthology s commitment to the Kennington community is no different and if you would like us to work with your organisation please speak to a member of our project team. Anthology Hale Works Anthology Deptford Foundry Anthology Hoxton Press Living Under one Sun Deptford X Free Library Ferry Lane Primary School Walk to School Week Big Lunch Hale Village Fete Marquis of Granby Hackney College