Moseley Hive Concept Design

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Concept Design Presentation

Project

23050

Site

Moseley Hive, 93A Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8DD

Client

Moseley Community Development Trust

Date

11/12/2023

Revision

Moseley Hive

Site Analysis The site analysis revealed key movement routes, enhancing our understanding of the site's connectivity.

Climatic conditions guided the integration of environmental features, like solar photovoltaic panels.

Views from the building and street, along with environmental and sensory conditions, have shaped the design.

Key Bus stop Train track Pedestrian Movements Vehicular movement 20 mile zone Shared delivery access

Movement Routes

Factors such as noise and odours were considered for the placement of external seating and community spaces in the floor plan.

Additionally, an examination of cultural and social connections has informed the design's support for local attributes, including farmers and arts markets and festivals in Moseley Park & Pool.

This study also focuses on improving surrounding areas, like the passageway to the Park.

Green Infrastructure around the site

Key Retaining wall Wind direction Sun path Exposed site

Climatic Conditions

Key Noise View from passageway to park Opportunity for view Existing view Hard surfacing Odour Very low Air Quality Index

Sensory Experiences & Environmental Conditions

Cultural & Social Links around the site

History & Local Character

The Parade at Alcester Road with the Hive as the W.H. Smith building on the right (With thanks to Moseley Society) Exploring historical features

Existing Hive Arts & Crafts Style features to be celebrated

Local brick banding and window surround features of Moseley

View looking at Hive from rear of passageway at Moseley Park & Pool Entrance

Concept Design Photovoltaic panels

New extended wall with green roof solution to help with drainage & acts as Sustainable Urban Drainage

Modular rooflights with automated openable options Arched windows to create interest

New brick band detail to create character

Remediate existing frontage timber New shop front signage

Festoon lights to passageway

Retractable awnings Inset windows with plant boxes

Remediate existing timber shop front surround New timber shop front with arts & crafts details New entrance tiles Benches for casual conversations

AI generated asphalt art, collaboration with local artist, (indicative image shown only) Modular rooflights with automated openable options Festoon lights to passageway

New extended wall with green roof solution to help with drainage & acts as Sustainable Urban Drainage

Photovoltaic panels

The street-facing frontage of the design maintains Moseley village's traditional shop appearance, drawing inspiration from the Arts & Crafts Style of the existing building. This influence is expressed in an ornate, panelled timber front with subtly contrasting paint colours echoing the theme of bees.

Innovatively, the design includes street-facing kiosks for small businesses or startups, with bi-folding windows/doors enhancing the High Street's vibrancy.

A retractable awning references the quaint charm of old Alcester Road, providing daytime shade.

A welcoming new entrance, resembling outstretched arms, is complemented by benches for casual interaction, enhancing the Hive's inviting atmosphere.

The glass fronts are designed for meaningful engagement, reflecting Moseley's aspirations.

Currently, the passageway serving delivery vehicles is marred by graffiti and feels unsafe, despite being the main access to Moseley Park and Pool. The Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance supports revitalising this area.

The proposal transforms this space with Asphalt art, encouraging local artists and residents to collaborate, sparking street-level interest and inviting exploration.

Festoon lighting adds a warm, safe ambience, beneficial for evenings and community events.

The Hive's large, blank sidewall will gain windows for safety and natural surveillance. The playful window designs align with local architectural features, like Moseley's characteristic bays and arches, and allow natural light into the spacious interior.

Window surrounds are created via wall art to avoid projections into the passageway to ensure festival vehicles can access the park freely.

Planter boxes along the passageway create a village atmosphere, echoing the central village planting, enhancing wellbeing, and supporting local wildlife. A green roof addresses rainwater drainage and environmental concerns, fostering local biodiversity.

Wall art window surround details to create character

New brick band detail to create character

Arched windows to create interest AI generated asphalt art, collaboration with local artist, (indicative image shown only)

Inset windows with plant boxes

New extended wall with green roof solution to help with drainage & acts as Sustainable Urban Drainage

Example Asphalt Art

The roof also hosts solar photovoltaic panels for electricity generation. Inside, the community space's high ceiling and abundant natural light create an inspiring, healthful environment.

The building's insulation, combined with photovoltaic panels, reduces the Hive's carbon footprint and operational costs, ensuring a sustainable and resilient community facility.

Photovoltaic panels

Modular rooflights with automated openable options

New brick band detail to create character

Playful signage

Festoon lights to passageway Doors allowing Hub to open to passageway

Arched windows to create interest with brick header and sills

Inset windows with plant boxes

New down pipes to improve visual impact & drainage ability

Image 1 Wall art window surrounds to create character

Photovoltaic panels

External plant deck

New extended wall with green roof solution to help with drainage & acts as Sustainable Urban Drainage

Image 2

Modular rooflights with playful positions but maintaining consistency Inset windows with plant boxes

AI generated asphalt art, collaboration with local artist, (indicative image shown only)

Image 3

References: Image 1: https://gopaveutah.com/unique-asphalt-art-projects-across-the-country/ Image 2: https://asphaltart.bloomberg.org/ Image 3: https://www.moderncities.com/article/2016-jul-new-york-pioneers-asphalt-art

Floor Plans

Indicative interior view only to show structural elements with rooflights and windows

References: Existing floor plan by others

Visuals

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