North Place initial concept model

 Starting to play around with placing the main building elements within the North Place plan. A simple and easily adaptable methods I  thought of doing this is by using Lego to create a basic block model. Scale 1:1000.

Using the existing road layout I have placed the multi story Carpark (blue) on the Eastern section of the site in 2 sections to maintain the view of Holy Trinity Church from the centre of the site. 2 x 4 story

The bicycle park and lock up (black) I zoned off behind St Margaret’ Terrace as it will be a low structure so the back facade of the historic terrace will still be visible and places the bike park in a convenient location to access the Old Town.

The creative workspaces set in a 2 story and 4 story block along side North Place passage. This maintains the flow from St Margarets Road to North Place Road and will help maintain the main sight lines that are worth preserving.

The outdoor performance space (red) I have put on top of the 4 story creative quarter block. This would provide the audience with spectacular views of Cheltenham, Pittville park and the surrounding hills, making for a highly memorable venue. The the adjoining facilities for the foyer, backstage, rehearsal facilities are accessed from the street.

This blocky design would allow a large plaza space where biophilic productive contemporary landscape design can be showcased which would be inviting for the residents and tourists that pass though the site.