NORTH : PARK HUB + PLAYGROUND

1. Our concept
Our proposed new landscape takes the form of a series of longitudinal strips that reference the character of the river valley, its horticultural past and the inuence of human order imposed upon the ground (canals, railways, agriculture and industry). We aim to recreate a dry river landscape for play and adventure, in a setting of native trees, meadows and foodproducing species. The Hub Building is a gateway into the Queen Elizabeth Park at the crossing of the existing east-west and north-south routes. Set within an undulating, linear landscape of owing contours and shifting ground planes, lines of found structure (arcades) dene the framework for both the building and the play elements.

Tower Hamlets
Hackney

Hackney Waltham Forest

Pudding Mill Lane

Leyton Stratford International

Newham

Leyton

a place to meet
river

nature

landscape

urban

a destination

urban meets landscape

river lea mounds

folded ground plains

a river to play in

folded ground plains to play in

found objects

a river to play in

a productive landscape

a river valley legacy

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2. North hub
Located at the cross-routes through the Queen Elizabeth Park, the Hub building is the focal point of a parkland journey. A generous forecourt opens to the south, presided over by a light beacon. Occupying the spaces between the structural arcades, the building is a proposal of beauty and quality: timeless yet aesthetically resonant. We aim to make this a place the community will love.

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exible space

prayer room foyer exible space kitchen courtyard security /ofce cafe wcs wcs refuse

plant

reception /ofce

main entrance

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view of the Hub building in its landscape setting from the east-west cross-route

proposed plan

a high quality community resource for local people & children of all ages and cultures

a welcoming entrance at the south end of the route through the building

the Flexible Space, suitable for many different events, opens out to the park

the Caf with its own courtyard for supervision of small children

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Construction + Delivery

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H A U L R O A D

Off site manufacture - Detailed info prepared and issued for prefabrication of steel frame, pre-cast concrete panels, cladding, windows, doors and stairs to be delivered to site. Surveys - Ground conditions and survey info reviewed to determine foundations required. Small driven or screw type piles will be used if necessary to avoid the need to remove contaminated soil beneath the existing membrane from site. Landscaping - Trees grown off site in preparation for planting on site

Prior to Start

3. Structure and fabric

The building will use off-site fabrication (steel frame & the precast concrete cladding elements) to minimise site waste, improve nishes and save time during the contract. The scheme reduces the use of energy and water, and makes use of microclimate and solar orientation to capitalise on the free benets of the ambient environment, improving efciency and reducing operating costs.
glazed stair core solar chimney which drives the stack effect for natural ventilation through out the building Green/brown roof reduces surface water run off and increases biodiversity, brown roofs provide means to utilise suitable site spoil Solar PV panels on roof provide power to external LED lights to beacon high level opening windows allow simple cross ventilation metal & concrete composite deck roof throughout enables quick construction & reduces solar gain heavy weight timber fins to soffits provide thermal mass to eliminate overheating and aid acoustic absorption precast concrete wall cladding: high recycled aggregate content provide thermal mass internally manufactured off site to reduce construction time provide a robust, long lasting finish direct access to plant room from outside allows metering and services to be accessed at all times All spaces provided with underfloor heating supplied from central CHP plant shallow foundations with driven or screw piles omitting need to excavate below no-dig layer. (dependent on ground conditions)

Site set up - workers welfare facilities, site ofce, wcs, safety hoardings etc. Temporary site cabins positioned on hard standing to south of building to allow construction of playground to north. Foundations and slab - piling, excavation and casting of ground beams. distribution of top soil across site to form landscape mounds. Slab either cast in situ or pre-fab beam and block construction. Landscaping - hardy plants, bulbs and grasses planted/sown to allow growth prior to completion and blooms in spring Structure - Steel frame superstructure delivered and installed with steel frame superstructure. All bolted connections to ensure fast track construction with no site welding. Lateral stability is provided by steel portal frames in the east-west direction and by steel braced frames in the north-south direction. Roof - formed using metal decking with a concrete topping, which enables quick construction on site and also provides inplane shear stiffness as part of the stability system. Roof provides weather proof canopy for works to commence internally (M+E rst x and framing out)

November 2012 Start on site

External Walls

Roof Deck
roof deck insulation metal deck concrete roof structural zone timber ns

Floor Slab
screed with underoor heating insulation structural slab

Green /Brown Roof

green or brown roof insulation metal deck concrete roof structural zone ceiling nish varies

precast concrete insulation (external walls) structural zone

Cladding + windows - Pre cast panels xed back to concrete frame, windows and external doors installed Internal tout - mechanical and electrical t out exible layout to enable future adaptation

no dig layer below ground beams

Phase 1
May 2013

May 2013 open to public

Dry river play Meadow mounds Orchard Wet woodland Additional play equipment Additional concrete play walls and elements

Black Poplar island Active play canyon Landforms Structure planting Path framework Concrete play/ traverse walls Additional play equipment

Phase 2
Post May 2013

hub building

adjacent/ surrounding playground

play area extending into landscape

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Hackney Marshes

Well Street Common Victoria Park

North Park Hub + Playground

Active play canyon

a place to have a race with friends have a kick about have a game of table tennis climb and traverse on concrete walls read a book underneath tree canopies have a picnic with friends and family play on tree logs and stepping stones

ACTIVE PLAY CANYON

4. Play Park
The aim of the North Park Hub + Playground is to create a

Hackney Leyton

space and community building that not only creates a destination like the dunes or rock pools by the sea but provides a new legacy related to the Lea valley (past and present). The communities of the ve host boroughs will be brought together in a park that unies and connects people of all age groups and backgrounds. Visitors and local residents will enjoy a play landscape that is accessible, imaginative, fun, creative and inclusive for all.

riverside play

Dunes

Black poplar island

a place to enjoy views over the park play on the super slides and slopes rest beneath mature tree canopies watch cycling events at the Velodrome

BLACK POPLAR ISLAND

Shifting ground planes

Stratford

Dry River mud to play

Central dry river

Nature

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a place to relax and watch your children play run and roll over the grass mounds climb, slide and swing on the play structures walk barefoot over stones and through sand enjoy the grasses and sound of leaves climb over tree structures and log jam play on the animal sculptures

CENTRAL DRY RIVER

Ridges and furrows

Playful landscape

Agriculture

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a place to watch butteries and insects observe the seasonal changes read a book stroll along walkways run over mounds

MEADOW & WET WOODLAND

View looking East along central dry river play

Riverside play

Meadow and walkways

Historic Lea Valley

Food

Mounds

Hu ub Hub

Mounds
Emerging ground planes Hub building ground planes

a place to splash in the water play meet your friends and family have a wedding or birthday celebration have a community meeting watch life in the park sit on the roof and enjoy the sun play, learn, see whats on in the Park

HUB BUILDING

Food
Legacy Lea Valley Historic food productivity The orchard

a place to watch butteries and insects observe the seasonal changes read a book stroll along walkways run over mounds harvest an apple or pear smell the blossoms listen to the bees kiss under the mistletoe

THE ORCHARD

View looking west towards wet woodlands

LANDFORMS

SEASONAL CHANGE

ADVENTURE

CREATIVE PLAY

DESTINATION

MEADOW BANKS

RELAXATION

SOCIAL

PLAY FOR ALL

NATURE

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