The Telford Steam Railway site is Heritage site located in Horsehay, Telford.
The area proposed for the heritage park consists of the Telford steam railway site, Horsehay pool which is north-west of the site and the newly constructed Lawley village station north of the heritage site.
Site Area : 14.95 Ha
Site Perimeter : 5,550 M
Lawley Station
Horsehay Station
Loco Shed Horsehay Pool
CLIENTS VISION
The railway intends to extend southwards from its recently opened Lawley Village station, and create an expansion of the TSR’s current operation into a major tourism attraction for the region.
To achieve this the client needs to get a grant to fund the push.
STEPS TO ACHIEVE GRANT
According to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, all successful applications need to have 4 core characteristics namely:
1. Saving heritage
2. Protecting the environment
3. Inclusion, access and participation
4. Organisational sustainability
BUDGET
National Lottery Heritage Grants programme offers funding at two levels:
1. £10,000 to £250,000
2. £250,000 to £10million
Based on the overall vision for this project we have chosen to pursue the £10million slot.
GRANT CONSIDERATIONS
In order to achieve this grant we need to follow the set guidlines attributed to this category.
1. Start construction only after grant is acquired
2. Submit our idea first.
3. If we succeed, they expect quarterly deadlines
4. Their assessments are done within 12 weeks.
5. TSR must contribute 5-10% of project costs.
6. The grant payment will be in stages due to size
PROJECT TIMELINE
According to the NLHG, Projects will usually go through two phases: on the Heritage Park Project proposal, and a Delivery Phase of up
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
The development phase requires that we
1. Attend startup meeting for Development Phase.
2. Submit Permission to Start documents within six months.
3. Finish Development Phase Review.
4. Submit Delivery Phase Application.
5. Provide Completion Report within three months of Phase completion
phases: a Development Phase of up to two years, enabling us to work up to five years.
DELIVERY PHASE
Once we have secured the grant we need to follow the set guidlines attributed to this category.
1. Attend startup meeting for Delivery Phase initiation.
2. Submit Permission to Start documents within six months.
3. Deliver Project as agreed upon.
4. Submit Completion Report within three months post-project.
5. Comply with Grant Contract for specified term.
PROJECT TIMELINE
According to the NLHG, Projects will usually go through two phases: a Development Phase of up to two years, enabling us to work on the Heritage Park Project proposal, and a Delivery Phase of up to five years.
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
The development phase requires that we
1. Attend startup meeting for Development Phase.
2. Submit Permission to Start documents within six months.
3. Finish Development Phase Review.
4. Submit Delivery Phase Application.
5. Provide Completion Report within three months of Phase completion
In the 18th century, Horsehay emerged as a pivotal player in the industrial scene, boasting blast furnaces and spearheading innovative transportation systems. However, by the end of the 19th century, the region faced a downturn in industrial activity, prompting the formation of The Horsehay Company Limited in 1886. Despite this setback, the following years witnessed a lot of activity at the site, particularly in the production of bridges destined for use across the British Empire.
1920s ONWARD
In the late 1920s, industrial output declined due to post-World War I recession, but was revived during World War II, with their branch line serving as a crucial artery for transporting weaponry. Following the war, their was a rationalization of the branch and many others nationwide.
Telford Steam Railway, formerly known as Telford Horsehay Steam Trust (THST), was established in 1976, and since then, volunteers have achieved alot, including the extension of the railway line and the ongoing expansion to sites like Doseley Halt.
The Loco Shed And Old Engine Shed In The Goods Yard 1950s
The Loco Shed 2024 Horsehay Works 1950s
LEGEND
Loco Shed
Old engine shed
Train Yard
Residential area
Old Signal box
Horsehay station
Newly constructed shed
Iron works shed
Horsehay pool
The Horsehay Company Limited And Horsehay Pool Horsehay Pool (Bottom Left), Residential Area And Area (Top) Industrial Area (Right) Horsehay Station Horsehay Statiom 2024Over the course of 150 years, spanning from 1870 to 2024, the site has changed in signficant ways as reflected on the maps displayed.
The most siignificant change on the site is the absence of the Engine shed that appears on the maps up until the 1950s and the gradual encroachment of land into the Horsehay pool connected to the Loco shed.
CHANGES SINCE SINCE 1870
1. Abscence of Engine shed
2. Land encroachment into Horsehay pool
3. Change of Loco shed footprint
4. Abscence of Iron works Shed
5. Absence of original Horsehay station structures
1870 Horsehay
ALTERATIONS LEGEND
Land Encroachment
Loco Shed Footprint
Engine Shed Absence
Horsehay Triain Station
Absence Of Iron Works
Horsehay Present day HorsehayThe Telford Steam Railway site is located Within Horsehay, a stones throw away from the Telford boarder. It is a 3.6km and 3.2km south west of the Telford Central station and Bus station respectively. This indicates that the site is not within walking distance from the city center. It is infact 3km South from the nearest Motorway Exit.
These factors indicate that the site seems to rely heavily on Public means of transportation for access from the city center , Motor way and train station
Motorway (M54)
Trunk Road
Primary Roads Tracks Proposed Tracks Open Greenery / Golf Course Site Parks
Station Educational Centers ‘ Bus Stops 3.6km3.2km
The site is located at a major intersection for the local cycle way. The closest routes connecting the site to the main motor way (M54) are Wellington road (Primary road) west of the site and Bridge road (Residential road) branching of Wellington road and leading up to the south entrance of the site.
The most used route to the site from M54 is through the Telford city center using Hall park way (Secondary road) until you get until station road (Residential road)
The prevelant building use around the site is residential. There are Industrial areas however they are completely surrounded by residential. The site itself is an idustrial site according to the local plan.
URBAN GRAIN
The urban grain surrounding the site is largely fragmented with an exception of Lawley village north west of the site. This area has a defined form.
Another observation from the figure ground map is that the residential areas have a grainy feel, dispersed randomly or in a line. the industrial area contrasts the residential area as it has a blocky layout, spaced out and creating courtyards with its layout.
This may greatly affect the design and layout.
LEGEND
Industrial Area
Residential Area Site
The public realm of Horsehay is marjorly open green spaces. There are no public squares. The public areas located within walking distance are:
1. Horsehay Village Golf Centre
2. Horsehay Commons
3. Horsehay Local Plan Proposed Green Area
4. The Paddocks Play Area
5. Telford Steam Railway
Village Golf Centre
GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
The site has high green coverage. Along the fence road running all the way north to Dawley road; pool view running along the banks of the Horsehay pool and along the sides of the heritage track there is significant greenry.
The Horsehay pool is the only existing blue infrastructure on site, ot covers a huge amount of the overal site and it has huge historical relevance to the people of Horsehay, Telford.
Existing Green Walks
Possible Bio Net Gain Connection
Site
Fence Road Horsehay PoolLISTED BUILDINGS
The Loco shed is a grade 2 listed building, the site is also bordered by a row of grade 2 listed buildings west of the Horsehay pool.
The Horsehay station has some damaged structures that hold historic value for the community and they make a strong case for a rebuild. New
This analysis looks at how people map out the site and its surrounding features mentally, this would help us understand the urban story each person tells when walking or cycling or driving through.
Information from this analysis will allow for a masterplan and concept that is easy for users to navigate and remember.
Fence Road Path Current Experience
Fence Road Path Possible Experience
Major Nodes
Intermediate Nodes
Minor Nodes
Edge
Major Paths
Intermediate Paths
Site
CONTEXTUAL APPRAISAL
Major Nodes
Intermediate Nodes
Minor Nodes
Edge
Main Connections
Main Green Corridors
Closest Bio Net Gain Option
Industrial Area Figure Ground
Main Bus stop
Key Listed Buildings
Site
LEGEND
Sun Path Diagram
Main Access (Bridge Road)
West Access (Pool View)
North Access (Greenery)
Lawley Access
Site
LOCO SHED CONDITION SURVEY
The LOCO SHED is the top-most priority for conservation and preservation of historical value.
Using the Historic England guidlines for conducting a proper condition survey of a listed building, this survey looks into these 4 essential questions:
1. Building performance and energy efficiency
2. Hazardous substances
3. Historic interest
4. Existing service conditions
BUILDING PERFORMANCE OBSERVATIONS
1. All power used is derived from the national grid
2. No visible heating systems within the shed
3. No insulation has been added in recent years
4. Interior of the shed offers little warmth
5. Security for the shed currently is sufficient
6. Accessibility is regulated
7. Safety of the structure shoild be investigated
8. The visit suggested the shed is not Cost-effective
LEGEND
LOCO SHED CONDITION SURVEY
HISTORIC INTEREST (EXT.)
Based on historic imagery, on-site observation, Structural competence and desktop research, there are a few key elements of the Loco shed that have more historical value than others.
The significance is classed with 3 colors, green, orange and red showing Low to high historical significance respectively.
High Historic Interest:
1. Brick piers & original brick work
2. Solid brick walls & original brick work
3. Brick Plinth & original brick work
4. Restore damaged brick plinth covered by metal
5. Restore original window design
Medium Historic Interest:
1. Restore statement gable end
2. Main loco entrance
3. Rear Steam trust signage
4. Brick arches (possibly newly renovated)
5. Highly weathered lintel (keep or not?)
6. Main TSR signage
Low Historic Interest:
1. Roof
2. Rear entrance wooden doors
3. Entrance gate
4. Entrance door
LEGEND
High Historic Interest
Medium Historic Interest
Low Historic Interest
THE COMPETITION REUSE THE NYMPHAEUM
The cultural project Reuse Italy is dedicated to re- viving Italy’s forgotten historical buildings through collaborations with national organizations, institutions, world-famous architects, and local communities. Italy’s landscape is dotted with such ruins, and Reuse Italy aims to draw public attention to this issue, demonstrating how these abandoned historical environments can be brought back to life through architectural projects.
The fifth edition of Reuse Italy focused on the reuse of Bramante’s Nymphaeum and challenged archi- tects, engineers to transform the ruin into a theat- er and a public park. The winning design revolved around the approach to creating architectural space by shaping the material around it, “the con- struction of void”, which led the winner to design a twin-like structure facing the existing building.
WHAT HAVE I LEARNT?
This entry won the competition by using a near mirror like approach to handling the projects history.
This project could help my design process due to the similar historical importance to the client.
MATERIAL CASE STUDY
LA GOTA
Architects: Losada García
Area: 1220 m²
La Gota is a hybrid building for exhibition spac- es that aims to create a new focus of urban centrality in Navalmoral (Cáceres), showcasing the identity of the town. The etymology is rooted in an old building built in the same site, in the thirties, to solve the problems of child malnutrition through the “Drop of Milk”
WHAT HAVE I LEARNT?
nside, the building brings the atmosphere of the light from the tabaco drying-building through a ceramic fabric inspired by the tradi- tional brick found in these kinds of buildings. Light enters -in those spaces that the program allows- through the holes in the facade. This produces a dematerialized facade with refined geometries, which allows the filtration of sunlight through the walls.
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The Concept
The heritage park design harmoniously weaves the past into the present, trans- forming the historical footprint of the site into a contemporary oasis. By meticulously integrating the site’s rich history, we pre- serve its essence while meeting modern needs. The park’s layout and features mir- ror the layers of time, with pathways trac- ing ancient routes and interactive exhib- its showcasing historical artifacts. Native flora and fauna evoke the landscape of yesteryears. Innovative structures repur- pose old foundations, offering spaces for community gatherings and cultural events. This living tapestry of heritage connects generations, providing a platform for ed- ucation, reflection, and enjoyment within a timeless, yet forward-looking design.
7 Pillars Of History
Using the 7 pillars of the old loco shed, I have incoperated it into the new design signaling to the usage of historical iden tity. Converting the old pillars into 7 re cycled steel frames holding up the new exhibit.Converting the brick facade into a contemporary wire mesh facade mimick ing the brick identity.
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In accordance with the set guidlines for recieving a 10 million pound grant, the irst phase would be the delivery phase. This phase can take up to 2 years, this can affect delivery time. However, the Trust also mentions that no work must commence on any part pertaining to the funding be- fore the procedure is completed. These factors lead to this phasing timeline.
DEVELOPMENT PHASE PHASING RATIONALE DELIVERY PHASE
Submit development proposals and any follow throughs
Start construction. The delivery phase is where we can intentionally break up the site into three parts. These are ZONE A, B and C.
is the main exhibit where most capital can be realized. It is also the zone with most traffic due to the train rides.
is the Conservation area with the Loco shed. This area has more local interest but will bring in less capital to drive construction alongside the funding. This zone is the second Zone to realize.
is the green biodiversity area which re- quires less capital and attracts the least traffic, therefore it is the last zone to realise.
SCALE: 1:50
FlexBrick Closed Pattern
SUD Paving
FlexBrick Open Pattern
Greenery
Ondulating Brick Roof Green Roof
