Dan Calverley - Professional Studies Report

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Professional Studies Report:

John Hope Gateway Building

Royal Botanical Gardens

Edinburgh

Besnik Abdiu77090598 | Dan Calverley77012268 | Valbona Canolli11176420 | Lee Wade - 33195415


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Contents

Intro Project Description

1.0 Design and Access Statement

2.0 Health and Safety Analysis

3.0 Planning Statement

4.0 Financial Analysis

5.0 Critical Response

6.0 References & Bibliography


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Project Description

Architect: Edward CullinanArchitects Ltd

Construction Cost: 10.7m

Year of Completion: 2009

Client: Royal Botanic GardenEdinburgh

Quantity Surveyor: David

Langdon

Structural Engineer: BuroHappold

Services Engineer: MaxFordham LLP

Landscape Architect: GrossMaxProject Manager: E C Harris

Main Contractor: Xircon

Building Location

The John Hope Gateway is home to Edinburghs botanical gardens.Building was designed by Edward Cullinan Architects and was completedin 2009. The building is situated to the north of Edinburgh city centre. Thebuilding beautifully fits into its surrounding environment making for astunning link between nature and architecture. A sustainable, low-energy,minimum-waste approach to the building's design became part of the

message the Garden wished to convey to its visitors.


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Botanical Gardens

Edinburgh Station

Monument Hill

Edinburgh Castle

Scottish ParliamentPrinces Street

Queen Street Gardens

Bus Station


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1.1.1 Use

The John Hope Gatewayprovides a facility in which the

user can discover the world ofplants through interactiveexperiences and activities.

To create such a facility thebuilding consists of thefollowing uses:

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

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Exhibition Space

Toilet

Shop

Studio

Biodiversity Garden

Education Room

Restaurant

Terrace

Offices

Kitchen


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1.1.2 Amount

The Ground floor footprint ofthe building is 1,950m2 / 20980

Ft2

The overall building floor areais 2,250m2 / 24210 Ft2

Building footprint within site boundary


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1.1.3 Layout

Axis from Inverleith Park up to Inverleith House


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1.1.3 Layout

Pedestrian Access


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1.1.3 Layout

Vehicular Access


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1.1.3 Layout

Internally, routes and views across the building radiate from a double height central hall to the landscape


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1.1.3 Layout

Building Cuts into landscape


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1.1.3 Layout

Public and private accommodation locks around a first floor void


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1.1.4 Scale

Supporting text

Proposed South West Elevation

Proposed South East Elevation

Approx. 95m

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10m

Approx. 86m

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10m


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1.1.4 Scale

Proposed Part Site Section

Inverleith House John Hope Gateway Building


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1.1.5 Landscaping

Max Gross Landscapearchitects were commissioned

to design the landscapestrategy for this project.

With the project being withinan existing garden thepurpose of the proposedlandscaping was to create atransition between thelandscape and the built form.

There are various pieces oflandscaping created inattempt to achieve thistransition.

1. Existing Gardens2. Bio-diversity Garden3. Stepped Water Feature

4. Terraced Event Space5. Outdoor Restaurant6. Outdoor Sales Area7. The Circus

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1.1.5 Landscaping

Bio-diversity Garden

The main aim of the bio-diversity garden is to bridgethe transition between natureand manmade, between theexisting gardens and thebuilding.The garden succeeds in thisby stepping down the siteboth in level changes and

through the scale of plantingfrom the existing trees to thealgae of the water feature.

The garden also creates anew haven for wildlife andorganisms to grow and thrive.


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1.1.6 Appearance

Materials

1. Timber curtain wall & window system2. Random, Stratified course stone wall3. Horizontal Softwood timber cladding4. Vertical Softwood timber cladding5. Timber Glu-Lam Beams6. Faceted Curatin wall glazing system

7. Stainless Steel encased boiler flue andkitchen extract8. Glass Balustrades with brushed stainless steelsupports and hardwood handrail

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1.1.6 Appearance

Glazing System

Large amounts of glazinghave been used to enhancethe visual interaction betweenthe internal and externalspaces.

Frameless curtain wall glazinghas been incorporated withinelements of the scheme in

order to create a moresympathetic elevation inrelation to the externalspaces.

Glazing Detailed Section


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1.1.6 Appearance

Glu-Lam Timber

A glue laminated structure hasbeen incorporated due toexcellent structural andsustainable factors but mainlyto create a direct link with thelandscaping externally.

Roof Detailed Section


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1.1.6 Appearance

Timber Cladding

Similarly to the use of Glu-Lam,the incorporation of timbercladdings represents veryecological properties.

The key behind its use in thisinstance is it bridging the gapbetween the built form andthe natural environment

surrounding the site.


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1.1.6 Appearance

Stone Work

The use of stone isincorporated substantially tothe North elevation. The use ofthis material enhances thebuildings connection with thecontextual buildings ofEdinburgh.

The use of a random, Stratified

course allows the material toconnect with the environmentgiving the feeling of naturaldevelopment of the stone.


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1.2.1 Vehicular access & transport links

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Pedestrian AccessWith the buildings proximity to

the city centre the majority ofpeople access the gardenwalking and there are variouspaths throughout the park,however, bicycles are notpermitted to use the paths butthere is a cycles store provision

Public Transport

The garden is located on amajor bus corridor beingserved by four bus routes.

Vehicular AccessThere is limited parking on sitewith the majority people usingthe building and gardensparking within the local

residential area.

Service VehiclesService Vehicles can accessthe building via the serviceyard accessed from

1. Bike Racks

2. Disabled Access

3. Coach Drop-off

4. Staff Parking

5. Service Yard

6. Bus Route

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Entrance


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1.2.2 Inclusive Access

Access to the main body ofthe building is provided via a

level approach (1) with aninternal ramp (2).Alternative access to thebuilding is provided from thestreet side to the outside shopvia a ramp (3) with levelaccess into the main spacefrom that level.Staff access is provided via a

ramp (4) from the staff carpark.

Public disabled access to thefirst floor and to the terrace isprovided via a lift (5) withinthe main space of thebuilding.A separate staff lift (6) is

provided within the staff areaof the building.

Level access is providedthroughout the building.

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3.1. Planning Guidelines

EdinburghCity LocalPlan area

Rural WestEdinburghLocal Planarea

3.1.1. Unitary Development Plan (UDP)/ Local Development Framework (LDF)

The development plan

The two local plans and theStructure Plan together make upthe development plan forEdinburgh.The local plans provide a clearbasis for determining planningapplications.The Edinburgh City Local Plansets out the Councils policies to

guide development in the city.


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National Planning Policy Guidelines, Scottish Planning Policy,Circulars and White Papers supported by Planning Advice Notes

Edinburgh andLothianStructure Plan

National WastePlan

National PlanningFramework

EdinburghCity

Local

Plan

Edinburgh

Community

Plan

EdinburghBiodiversityAction Plan

AdoptedSouth East

EdinburghLocal Planand otherpreviouslocal plans

EdinburghArea Waste

Strategy

EdinburghAir QualityAction Plan

Rural WestEdinburghLocal Plan(soon to beadopted)

SupplementaryPlanning Guidance

Relationship of Edinburgh City Local Plan with Other Plans and Strategies3.1. Planning Guidelines


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Policy Env 7 - Historic Gardens and Designed LandscapesDevelopment will not be permitted which would have a detrimental

impact on the character of a site recorded in the Inventory of Gardens

and Designed Landscapes, upon important views to, from and within

the site, or upon component features which contribute to its value. The

restoration of Inventory sites will be encouraged.

Policy Env 11 - Landscape Quality

Planning permission will not be granted for development which would

damage or detract from the overall character and appearance of the

Areas of Great Landscape Value shown on the Proposals Map,

prominent ridges, or other important topographical or landscape

features.

Policy Env 12 - Trees

Development will not be permitted if likely to have a damaging impact

on a tree or trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order or other trees

worthy of retention on or around a proposed development site, unless

necessary for good arboricultural reasons. Where such consent is

granted, replacement planting will be required to offset the loss to

amenity.

Policy Env 15 - Sites of Local Importance

Development likely to have an adverse impact on the flora, fauna,

landscape or geological features of a Local Nature Reserve or a Local

Nature Conservation Site will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated

that:

a) the reasons for allowing the development are sufficient to outweigh the

nature conservation interest of the site

b) the adverse consequences of allowing the development for the value of

the site have been minimised and mitigated in an acceptable manner.

World Heritage Site

Designated Conservation Area

Historic Garden/Designed Landscape (Env 7)

Green Belt

Area of Great Landscape Value (Env 11)

International and National HeritageDesignations

Local Nature Conservation Site (Env 15)

Local Nature Reserve (Env 15)

http://217.174.251.127/dev/plans/eclp/contents.htm

Royal Botanic

Garden

3.1.2. Local Planning Policy / Environment
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3.1.2. Local Planning Policy / Environment


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3.1.2. Local Planning Policy/ Building Design

1. Height and formMatch the general height and form of buildingsprevailing in the surrounding area.Where new developments exceed the height

of neighbouring buildings ensure they enhancethe skyline and surrounding townscape.

2. Scale and proportionsHarmonise the scale of buildings includingtheir size and form, windows and doors andother features by making them a similar sizeto those of their neighbours.

3. Position of buildings on sitePosition new buildings to line up with thebuilding lines of neighbouring buildings.Where building lines do not exist, positionnew development to engage positively withstreets and spaces and where the surroundingtownscape character of the area is good,reflect it.

4. Materials and detailingHarmonise materials on new developmentwith the materials used on surrounding buildings.Use sandstone where sandstone is thecommonly used building material.Where alternative materials are used, theseshould either harmonise or provide a striking contrast.Keep the number of materials on new development to a

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5. Minimise energy useMinimise energy needs through a combinationof energy efficiency and the incorporation oflow or zero carbon equipment.

Ensure low and zero carbon equipment issensitively integrated into the design.

6. Adaptability and mix of usesEnsure buildings are adaptable to the futureneeds of different occupiers.If appropriate, create a mix of uses.

7. Ancillary facilitiesIntegrate refuse and recycling facilities, cyclestorage, telecommunications equipment,plant and services into the design of new development.Ensure cycle parking is secure and under cover.

8. Daylight, sunlight, privacy and outlookDesign the building form and windows of newdevelopment to ensure that the amenity ofneighbouring developments is not adverselyaffected and that future occupiers havereasonable levels of amenity in relation to: daylight; sunlight; and, privacy and immediate outlook.



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9. Community SafetyCreate active frontages directly onto importantstreets and publicly accessible routes and spaces.Provide main door access to ground floor

properties from street side.Ensure all external spaces including pedestrianand cycle paths are overlooked.Use lighting to help community safety.


entrance


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3.2 Building Response to Planning Guidelines

3.2.1 Building Response to UDP/LDF

Development within a conservation areahas been permitted because theyguaranteed by consent application to the

Development Quality of the PlanningCommittee.They did preserve the special character andappearance of the conservation area andwere consistent with the relevantconservation area character .They did preserve trees, hedges, boundarywalls, railings, paving and other featureswhich contributed positively to thecharacter of the area and demonstratedhigh standards of design and utilisedappropriate materials to the historicenvironment.

JOHN HOPE GATEWAY

lnverleith House

Royal Botanic Gardens


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ASSESSMENT

To address the determining issues, the Committee needs to considerwhether the proposals have an adverse impact on the character of the listed building.

The new building cannot be built without the complete demolition of the

existing buildings grouped around the West Gate. These buildings are all

single storey, some stone built, and have been substantially altered over

the years. As a consequence, the contribution of these buildings to the

built environment of the gardens is minimal and their replacement with a

high quality building is acceptable.

The replacement of the railings and the resurfacing of the circus area will create a

generous and animated gathering space which will

provide an enhanced sense of arrival and orientation which can only

benefit this currently underused and unimpressive space. Furthermore,

the repositioned gate piers will acknowledge the whole circus area as an

'entrance' to the garden. The removal of the railings is therefore justified in this case.

The proposals comply with the development plan and non-statutory

policies and have no adverse impact on the character of the listed building.

There are no other material planning considerations which outweigh this

conclusion.It is recommended that the Committee raises objections to the proposals,

subject to conditions.

3.2.1 Building Response to Planning CouncilMeetings &/ or Local Planning Policy

lnverleith House

Royal Botanic Gardens

Alan Henderson

Head of Planning and Strategy

JOHN HOPE GATEWAY


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The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB) sponsoredand supported financially by the Scottish Government's Rural Payments and Inspections

Directorate (RPID). It is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by Scottish Ministers.The organisation comprises over 200 staff drawn from a variety of occupations anddisciplines, contributing in many different ways to its overall objectives and functions.The Garden is organised in four divisions: Science, Horticulture, Corporate Services andEnterprise.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENTBOARD OF TRUSTEES

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN

FINANCE

PUBLIC

4.1 Finance and Costing

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4.1.1 Finance

Building Size=2,250m

Building Cost=10.7m

Cost per m=10.7 / 2,250=4755p/m

Funding

The Visitor Centre Started on site late August2007 following confirmation of 10m funding

From the Scottish Executive, Environment &Rural Affairs department

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4.1.1 Costing for Construction

Main material contributing to the building cost is timber.Three types of engineered timber were usedin the buildings construction:

Glulam timber, used for the primaryand secondary beams to the first floorand roof, is European whitewood fromSweden, formed into glulam beams byCosylva in France, using 45mm thickLaminations.

First floor and roof decks are of cross laminatedspruce panels manufactured

by KLH in Austria. Exposed partitions arealso made of these panels.

Douglas fir structural veneered lumber(SVL) from Germany, supplied byWoodtrade, was used for the mullions andtransoms of the timber-framed glazingsystem. To maintain a consistent palette ofmaterials, SVL was also used to constructthe helical staircase and major items offurniture such as the reception desk andbar. SVL is made of thin veneers of timber(approx 2mm wide), glued together toform large sheets.

Cost=800.000

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Another main material contributing to cost is:Concrete Slab 150mm59-74 p/m

Ground floor 1,950m2

67.00 x 1,950m2 =130.650

Total Cost=130.650



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Another main material contributing to cost of thedesign is:Glazing ranging from curtain wall , roof light etc.

12mm thickness200-250 p/m

Cost around=600.000

Images above demonstrate Glazing System



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Also as a main material contributing to cost of thedesign is: External Stonework wallsThe Stone selection and quality control were of high

importance to the project.

Cost 160.00-200.00 p/m

Overall Cost around=200.000



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Building costs according to SPONS

Below is a table showing various components in the building. Using the SPONS 2012 estimating cost guide, thecost per component is shown below.

Component Quantity/ Size m per m

Foundations

Concrete SlabConcrete ScreedLimestoneFoam board insulationSteel columnsTimber joistsSolid Oak Floor finishGlazingetc

(X50)

150mm75mm170m40mm(x50)400mm(x250)129x3400x22mm(x3200)10-12mm(x120)

63-130

59-7417.70-241607.471400-1600 per tonne25220220



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Building cost per Functional Unit.

To calculate the building cost per functional unit: see sample below,

Cost per Functional Unit= Total cost / number of Hotel rooms

Unit Cost Model = Cost of Hotel room x number of rooms

Using Spons 2012, it is possible to find the building cost per functional unit by using the maximum capacity ofeach room in the building and the price range used for the room based on its intended function.

The functional unit cost however does not include VAT of 20% so this must be added on afterwards.

The preliminary costs in 2012 edition are +11% which is included in the functional unit cost.

The location of the building must be added. By using Spons , a percentage is added to the cost of thebuilding based on its location.


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The success of the building lies withinits connection with the surroundingenvironment, built fabric and

landscaping. The building provides a viewingplatform of the gardens that ispreviously unprecedented, enticingpeople to explore them, whilstnavigating them through the buildingand into the gardens The building is very economicallyresponsive incorporating, materials oflow embodied energy, large amountsof natural lighting and thermal mass Risk to health and safety has beenminimized through application buildingregulations during the design processand the consultation of CDM co-ordinator Buro Happold. The building was delivered for 10.7m

with 10m being the initial budgetprovided by the Scottish Executive,Environment & Rural Affairsdepartment, although the success ofthe building since opening wouldmake this budget overrun morepalatable, than if it was unsuccessful.


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