Case study

1890s 1900s 1920s

Early 20th century

1980s

The development of Smithfield Market and the continued growth of the cotton industry helped to foster economic activity in the Northern Quarter. Youth culture was the next development in the Youth culture was the next development in the area that might be recognised today. A street dancing culture emerged in the early part of the 20th century, with "dozens of young people performing polkas, waltzes and schottisches to music provided by Italian organ-grinders". 1950s

1990s

Later 20th century

First modern residential development in the Northern Quarter was constructed.

Pre-design|Site analysis

STRENGTH

- The area attracts different types of groups locals, tourists and workers. - The area is famous for its creative community.

INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL PARKING COMMERCIAL GREEN AREA

WEAKNESS

- Lack of greenery , only two green areas near the site, Piccadilly gardens and Sackville park. - Heavy traffic especially in rush hours. - No space suitable for kids. - Lack of public places . - No Emergency services available on the site - No Emergency services available on the site

Challenges

- Providing a building that serves all group types, brings people together regardless of their age group, gender identity, classes, locals or tourists. - Designing a place where Quarter's community work could be displayed.

Red brick wall Steel Concete

Facade Patterns - Lines

Stone Timber

Facade Patterns - Geometry WEAKNESS

- A lot of materials used around the site are not sustainable - No respect of important views piccadilly Gardens for instance. - Some building in the site do not respect the - Some building in the site do not respect the scale of neighbouring buildings .

30-story STRENGTH

- The use of local source material ( Bricks)

Challenges

- Finding an architectural language suitable for the highly diverse surroundings of the site - Provide a building that remains in scale with its surroundings. - using traditional material to promote - using traditional material to promote sustainability in the site. - Providing a building that respects the history of the site

6-Storeys

3-Storeys 4-Storeys

2-Storeys

3-Storeys 4-Storeys 4-Storeys

Traffic mass on weekdays

Public transportation

8AM 4PM 8PM

TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC

WEAKNESS

-The location is bustling with bars, shops, busy restaurants and some of the city's liveliest music venues, as well as hotels and commercial buildings, so traffic is often busy. - The site is well connected by transport located in between the two biggest train stations in Manchester, Victoria and Piccadilly. - The site is well accessed on all sides . - Designing a building that could be recognizable in this busy area .

STRENGTH CHALLENGES

Design development

DERROS BUILDING, MANCHESTER Architects: By William Sharpe, architect, of Manchester for the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Central Hall Mission as a gift from Mr James Scarlett. Year : 5 May 1998

The women's shelter and rescue home was designed to provide non-institutional support for women and specifically for domestic servants, thought to be at risk, in the industrial district of Ancoats. There was both temporary and semi-permanent residential accommodation, training and recreational facilities, notably a ground floor coffee tavern, providing an alcohol-free was a mission centre for the Wesleyan Methodist Church, which recognised the need for a 24 hour refuge for women in addition to the permanent rescue home established by the church.

Purpose of Original Design The Influence of the case study on design decision

The original design was inspiring to create a place that supports the community.

Major changes How is the building defined and identified ?

The interior of the building was altered and the original plan form was disrupted by the removal of some internal partitions. The former ground floor shop frontage is now blocked up, but retaining decorative tile work to stall risers and tiled canopy above. The building has now become residential. The bulding is identifid by its location.Located within the popular Northern Quarter the location is busy with vibrant nightlife,bars, restaurants and local shops. The building is located The building is located near to a connector road which has an important role in making sure people can access city center by walking and cycling, it also has a role to play in supporting the movement of buses

Historical timeline 14th century

Ancoats was bequeathed by Henry de Ancotes

1790

The first mills were built in Ancoats

18 century

-Cotton Mills were built - industrial revolution -Ancoats was the most populous district in Manchester. -By the middle of the 19th century

Ancoats was densely developed -During and after the 19th century Ancoats Little Italy -At the end of the 19th century The Methodists were very active in Ancoats they ran both a men's workhouse and women's night shelter (with coffee tavern).

19 century