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We are now engaged in a dialogue process, which we initiated, to see the results through to a successful conclusion i.e. an arrangement in place to allow full and proper consultation with local people and others .
Updated: 13 January 2016
CRYSTAL PALACE OVERGROUND FESTIVAL 2015 - a celebration of music, arts and culture, is turning to local residents in a plea for support to ensure this year's festival remains largely free of charge. "This is your festival now more than ever we can't do it without you!" - Noreen Meehan, Crystal Palace Overground festival Director. |
Area Survey - architects00 joining the dots............. |
Architects00 have been commissioned to carry out a study across Upper Norwood, Anerley and Penge - with a view to understanding the priorities across the five boroughs: Saturday 11 OCTOBER LINK to flyer on details...... |
ZhongRong - Short report on the ZhongRong-Arup drop-in session held at Anerley Town hall on 1 February 2014 |
PARK WORKING
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Master Plan Note [Ed note: Master Plan - about 60 applicants from a world-wide collection of architectural and landscape architects initially applied.This was reduced to 20 by Bromley Council and the LDA. The short list of seven for interview was then generated by a selection panel consisting of a variety of advisory architectural practices and landscape architects and included two members who were from the local community. Following the interviews, this team then picked Latz and Partner as the Master Planners. The Master Plan was delivered to Bromley Council in November 2007.] |
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Sir Joseph Paxton
(1803-1865), gardener & architect, creator of the original Crystal Palace in Hyde Park in 1851. |
Regeneration Plan A number of items were extracted from the Master Plan and a limited scope defined to conform to the original but at a lower budget. The selection process involved consultation with the local community and others and begins the process of regeneration to the Master Plan blue-print. Cafe: The starting point was the sketch in the master plan but developed into the current barn-shape which gives a distinct rural flavour to the profile. A green roof was considered but added to the cost - a stronger structure was needed to support the weight of the roof and there was the problem of maintenance. The high ceiling at the top level, formed by the roof apex creates a special barn atmosphere in the interior but will contribute to higher sound reverberation times. A walkway links the top level and the boating lake (see above image; people in the trees are at lake level and the walkway is on the far side of the building!). All-in-all, this a very good, high quality design in keeping with the budget available, but as always, it will be important to get the details right both in design and construction. Deadline: for tenancy/operator bids - Thursday 27 August 2015....full document (Bromley press release) link. |
