Chapelgarth

NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD INTERLACED WITH A HIGH QUALITY LANDSCAPE ENHANCING THE NATURAL FEATURES OF THE SITE  

//   INFORMED DESIGN THROUGH ASSESSMENT

Preparation of comprehensive design concepts and integrated environmental design as part of an iterative design and assessment process

//   INNOVATIVE SITE ANALYSIS
Use of GPS to map view corridors from the elevated site informed street patterning and building form to ensure a greater sense of place

//   ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY
Network of new walking and cycle routes were integrated into the masterplan to promote a healthy lifestyles and social interaction

//   CODING
Landscape and streetscape characters were defined with a comprehensive set of rules and design guidance to inform future developers

//   CLIMATE SENSITIVE DESIGN
Sustainable urban drainage solutions integrated into the landscape design from the offset

//   COMPLEX SITE CONSTRAINTS
Considerations included 30m+ site level differences, protection of local wildlife and retention of hedgerow and woodland.

Colour were appointed to prepare a landscape masterplan and provide consultancy assessment advice for a new housing development. The objectives for the scheme include providing a new neighbourhood made up of several 'character areas' which will create distinct village-type areas. The masterplan will be interlaced with a high quality landscaping and public realm strategy which seeks to enhance the natural features of the site, and retain public pathways and bridleways throughout the site and onto the countryside areas beyond.
 

Client

Siglion (a joint venture between Carillion and Sunderland City Council managed by igloo Regeneration)

Project Team

URBED, Cundall, Gleeds, Argus Ecology

Location

Doxford, Sunderland