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crawford partnership

1. COVER SHEET DETAILS 2. DESIGN TEAM 3. CASE STUDIES 4. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 5. REFERENCES 6. APPENDIX During the past 5 years Paul Cooper has worked closely with the Crawford Partnership Architects on numerous design proposals, and this collaboration has led to new and innovative ways of realising the fusion of architecture and landscape within our joint projects which will be applied in the combined skills of the Crawford, Cooper and Cremel design proposals.

Laurence CrĂŠmel & Cathy Guitton have an established landscape design practice based in Paris and their experience in large urban and rural projects will further bring an added international dimension to the overall proposals.

We have also invited our long standing colleague, Stephen Bennett RIBA, of Crescent Designs Architects based in Worthing, to act as a local expert in negotiations on any related planning issues.

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Crawford Partnership: Architects

Stephen J Bennett RIBA - Crescent Designs: Architect

1a Muswell Hill, London, N10 3TH Tel: 020 8444 2070 email: acrawford@crawfordpartnership.co.uk

Columbia House, Columbia Drive, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3HD Tel: 0845 009 2226 email:steve.bennett@crescent-designs.demon.co.uk

Crawford Partnership was established in 1997 as a design-led architecture practice.

We are a medium sized, award-winning practice based in purpose built offices in Muswell Hill, North London. Our work is mainly within the residential sector, ranging from highly bespoke projects for individual private clients through to larger schemes working with developers and housing associations. Alongside this, we continue to also work within the commercial sector with recent projects including office, retail premises and school work.

A chartered architect and one of three founding directors of Crescent Designs (Sussex) Ltd living and with offices in Worthing West Sussex. Holding an Honours degree and Diploma in Architecture from Brighton Polytechnic and corporate membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects since January 1982.

Our projects are driven by a clear and concise design philosophy that is concerned with maximising opportunity to create interesting spaces and forms that combine dramatic use of materials and light. We address issues of sustainability and energy efficiency from the outset of the design process. Recent projects include the installation of a geothermal ground source heating system for a domestic project in North London, and a scheme in Lambeth for 34 residential units that achieves Level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Much of our work is based within Conservation Areas and to Listed Buildings including a number of recent schemes within Westminster Borough. Two of our projects were featured in this year’s RIBA Conservation Sector Review. Recently, we have also been invited by Haringey council to get involved with conservation projects within the borough.

Alan Crawford

Crescent Designs was founded in Worthing in 1988 and organised principally to offer architectural services to the house building and allied industries. This has continued to the present day providing considerable experience within the office to deal with planning, technical and contract administration issues, for both small and National Developers, on schemes varying from single plots to 250 plus dwellings often incorporating open space and landscape elements .

Stephen Bennett

Recently the practice has concentrated on becoming more involved with local Worthing based architecture including the design of a contemporary apartment scheme contributing to Worthing Sea Front and currently under construction some 800 meters to the east of Splash Point.

Our work is becoming increasingly publicized. Last year we were voted by Wallpaper* Magazine as 101 of the worlds most exciting new architects and this year we have won and been short-listed for several awards, as well as winning the RIBA competition for St Leger Homes in Doncaster. Our work is frequently published in journals and books, our design for the Tann Rocka Tea Rooms in Primrose Hill (right) featured in Hong Kong’s Perspective magazine, and recently our Grafton Crescent project appeared in a technical feature in the Architects’ Journal.

Below: recent examples of work by Crawford Partnership in association with Paul Cooper

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Paul Cooper: Artist and Garden Designer Since 2004 Paul Cooper has completed three gardens which represent a significant departure from his usual commissions. Two have been for residential homes that care for adults with Autism, and a third for a ‘halfway’ house for homeless young adults with alcohol or drug abuse problems. These gardens for specialist needs have provided Paul Cooper with a demanding but subsequently very gratifying new challenge and all have been received with enthusiasm by the care workers and residents alike.

Ty Bryn, Old Radnor, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RN Tel: 07966376429 email: paulcooper58@hotmail.com Paul Cooper trained in Fine Art at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and spent several years as a practicing sculptor. He participated in major exhibitions in Britain and in the USA culminating in a visiting professorship at The Maryland Institute of Art. Since turning to garden design in 1984 he has won RHS Bronze, Silver and Gold medals. In 1992 his ‘Greening of Industry’ garden won the Sword of Excellence for the best garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. Paul Cooper’s controversial ‘Cool and Sexy’ garden at Chelsea in 1994 established him as one of the most thought provoking contemporary designers in Britain. His subsequent domestic gardens have attracted much media attention and critical acclaim.

Paul Cooper

During the past 5 years Paul Cooper has worked closely with the Crawford Partnership Architects on numerous design proposals, and this collaboration has led to new and innovative ways of realising the fusion of architecture and landscape within our joint projects which will be applied in the combined skills of the Crawford, Cooper and Cremel design proposals.

His media credits include broadsheet supplements and even the Harpers and Queen ‘A’ list of garden designers! Paul Cooper’s work is regularly featured on TV and Radio.

In 2001 he designed a garden for the BBC 2 series ‘Small Town Gardens’. His work is also featured in many books on garden design including ‘The Garden Book’ (Phaidon), ‘Radical Gardens’ by Jane Amidon, (Thames & Hudson) and ‘Jardins d’aujourd’hui en Europe’ by Penelope Hill, (Fonds Mercator) and recently ‘Avant Gardeners, 50 Visionaries of the Contemporary Landscape’, (Thames & Hudson).

Unusual commissions have included an ‘Instant Garden’ for the BBC series ‘Gardens

By Design’, a garden made out of car parts for the Ford Motor Company and a ‘Radio Garden’ for BBC ‘Radio Four’. Recent major projects include a roof top garden for the Leonard Hotel in Mayfair, London and an invitation to create a garden at the Festival International de Jardins at Metis in Canada.

Paul Cooper has written four books: ‘The New Tech Garden’, ‘Living Sculpture’, ‘Interiorscapes’ and ‘Gardens Without Boundaries’ all published by Mitchell Beazley.

Frequently asked to lecture at colleges and conferences, Paul maintains an interest in teaching and once worked with students from Central St. Martins College to create a garden on the London Underground.

‘Gardens Without Boundaries’

Below: recent examples of work by Paul Cooper including in association with Crawford Partnership

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Laurence Crémel & Cathy Guitton: Landscape Designers

Proffessional Qualifications:

1, cité Paradis 75010 Paris Tél : 09 75 40 00 50 email : laurence.cremel@wanadoo.fr

Laurence Crémel Landscape Architect DPLG ( diplomé par le gouvernement) Ecole Nationale Supérieure du Paysage de Versailles

Crémel & Guitton are two landscape designers that have worked together since 2000 having trained at the Superior National School of Landscape Architecture at Versailles in 1997.

Since their association together, they have developed a strong environmental approach working across a wide variety of spheres of activity in relation to the landscape. They have particular skills in urban design solutions and master planning, and also expertise in the framework Haute Qualité Environnementale or HQE (High Quality Environmental standard), which is a standard for green building in France, based on the principles of sustainable development.

Alongside their practice, both Laurence and Cathy also lecture on landscape design.

Their work involves working in conjunction with specialists from across the environmental and design fields including structural engineers, ground works specialists and hydo engineers.

They have completed projects both across France and also abroad. They have worked on both temporary and flexible schemes (including exhibitions) as well as permanent design solutions. Crémel & Guitton have been involved on schemes ranging from small scale private gardens to approx 8.5 million euros regeneration projects and the budget for Worthing Splash Point is typical of numerous projects that they have worked on.

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Laurence Crémel

Cathy Guitton DNAP( Diplôme d’Arts pastiques)

3. CASE STUDY: CALCOT READING, UK Crawford Partnership and Paul Cooper Planning permission was granted on a ‘Brownfield’ site near Reading for a development of 65 residential units, a doctor’s surgery and retail unit grouped around a new central Avenue.

The new buildings which will be constructed using timber framed off site techniques incorporate sustainable design features such as sedum roofs and ground source heat pumps and are finished mostly in brickwork, with the uppermost floors clad in cedar boarding. The scheme was rated ‘Excellent’ by ECO homes.

The areas around the buildings have been designed by landscape designer, Paul Cooper.

The design process involved working closely with West Berks District Council and also a number design meetings with local residents.

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Site Plan Elevation facing community centre top, Elevation facing Underwood Road bottom Birds eye view of central communal space Detail of elevation with sedum roof over alternating bands of light and dark brickwork View of central communal garden space

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3. CASE STUDY: ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON, UK Crawford Partnership Alexandra Palace is a stunning and inspirational building

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Crawford Partnership in association with Proudlock Associates (a disability consultancy) have prepared a feasibility submission for the upgrading and modernisation of various facilities and areas within the Alexandra Palace. Currently the outdoor area, bars and kiosk area do not reect, or utilise the beauty of the structure and its surroundings to their full potential. Crawford Partnership are developing concepts for each space that will offer something different, ensuring there is something that will appeal to all who visit Alexandra Palace.

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Aerial view of Alexandra Palace Concept proposal to redevelop public area Part Front Elevation of Palace showing context of public area Development visual of new seating within public space Development sketch for new seating and planting

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3. CASE STUDY: PORTS DE SAINT SIGISMOND, FRANCE Laurence CrÊmel & Cathy Guitton This project reinforces the geographical location of Saint-Sigismond with the development of a reective landscaping approach. On arrival to the development, the new mini port seems to act as balcony overlooking the canal and the wetlands. The redevelopment strengthens various existing terraces that are parallel to the water. These terraces are made up of grass and stone. The two contrasting materials complement each other when arranged in this manner.

The scheme has been designed so that each surface has consistent elements running throughout, thus creating continuity. Emphasis on the continuity of the bank and the path is expressed by the low angled gradient rising from the waters edge and how the materials used relate.The terraces are held by walls made of smooth gray concrete. The 30 cm thick concrete is standard on all ports Upstream and Downstream.

Downstream Port (Top two rows of photos): These terraces are made up from stone or grass. Both surfaces furthest away from the waters edge have a direct relationship emphasising the continuity of the scheme. The Stone bands that delineate the path lead gently away from the waters edge to meet the grass terrace. Emphasis is on the continuity between the bank and the path. The texture of the path leading from the waters edge was inspired by boat seats and the construction of a ships deck.

Upstream Port (Bottom row of photos): Low walls act as a barrier between the water and the grass embankment that hold the willow trees. The contrast between the strong horizontal elements of the wall complements and highlights the beauty of the willow trees form.

3. CASE STUDY: THE SENSORY GARDEN, NEWBUS GRANGE, UK Paul Cooper The Sensory or Interactive garden at Newbus Grange, near Darlington was commissioned by Castlebeck who specialize in the care of adults suffering from severe behavioral problems such as autism. Castlebeck have asked Paul Cooper to be involved with the creation of similar environments at other centres at Nottingham and Coventry.

The garden at Newbus is designed to delight and entertain but its primary function is to serve as an antidote to behaviour associated with autism. The garden is intended to stimulate the senses, not passively but actively, and to encourage social interaction. But the garden is not just for the residents; it is conceived as a facility to be enjoyed by all, including staff and visitors.

The ‘sensory garden’ is essentially a series of garden ‘galleries’ set within a formal layout. Each gallery is designed to highlight one of the four main senses, namely touch, smell, seeing and hearing. Each gallery contains statues, painting-like screens and appropriate planting. The screens and statues encourage interaction and can be ‘played’ with. The screens are also designed to accommodate experimentation - each can be changed to allow future introductions of other sensory experiences as part of the learning process.

Below are images of the garden that is designed to encourage touch. The top left picture shows a statue wrapped in ‘meadow style’ artificial grass that stands in front of textural screens incorporating mesh and plastic ties.

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