The document provides details for a presentation to the Conservation Heritage Panel regarding a proposed redevelopment project at 64 Water Street in Birmingham. It includes sections on the site context, existing architectural context of surrounding buildings, an analysis of architectural details of existing and neighboring buildings, existing and proposed floor plans and elevations for 64 Water Street, and design references to showcase how the proposed design was influenced by its surroundings. The overall goal of the presentation is to obtain planning approval for the redevelopment which involves renovating and adding three floors to the existing building at 64 Water Street in a way that complements the architectural context of the area.

1. Presentation to the
Conservation Heritage Panel
64 Water Street, Birmingham7th March 2015
Client:
Alcora Warren Investments Ltd
Architect:
Dutch Architecture Ltd
Planning Reference:
2015/10410/PA

2. Site Context
Architectural Context
Architectural Design Analysis
Plans and Elevations of 64 Water Street:
As existing
As proposed
Design References
CONTENTS
Contents

3. SITE CONTEXT
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4. ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
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5. ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
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6. Strong vertical
emphasis but
otherwise very
“flat” faced
Existing buildings are
very plain in detail and
three dimensional
expression
Top floor set
back from
remainder of
building
Virtually no
detail to speak
of
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL ANALYSIS

7. New build set
back and built in
contrasting
material
Deep reveals and
strong sense of three
dimension in
elevation
Strong horizontal
alignment
Windows
set in
recessed
panels
Repeat of
same
panels
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL ANALYSIS

8. Positive three dimensional
eaves detail
Strong vertical emphasis
Windows are set back
within recessed brick
panels
Simple horizontal
alignment
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL ANALYSIS

9. Strong parapet detail
emphasizing three
dimension
Double reveal
Windows set in vertical
recessed panels
emphasizing repeat
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL ANALYSIS

10. Windows set in recessed
panel –
strong three dimensional
aspect
Windows
lining
through
New extension
has “flatter”
face
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL ANALYSIS

11. Top Floor Set Back
Strong Vertical
Emphasis
Tall Vertical Windows
Windows of varying size
and window heads
Deep reveal to windows
Façade with strong three
dimensional feel
ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL ANALYSIS

12. EXISTING PLANS – GROUND FLOOR

13. EXISTING PLANS – FIRST FLOOR

14. EXISTING PLANS – SECOND FLOOR

15. EXISTING ELEVATION FACING CAR PARK

16. EXISTING ELEVATION FACING WATER STREET

17. EXISTING ELEVATION FACING CANAL

18. EXISTING STREET SCENE ALONG WATER STREET AND CANAL

19. PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS: GROUND FLOOR

20. PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS: FIRST FLOOR

21. PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS: SECOND FLOOR

22. PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS: THIRD FLOOR

23. PROPOSED STREET ELEVATION
Strong vertical emphasis
with large windows to
mark entrance
Top floor set back
from the main
building
Strong geometric
pattern
Positive solid stop to building with light
weight balconies beyond

24. DESIGN REFERENCES
“Random” pattern in
fact refers back to
existing window
pattern

25. DESIGN REFERENCES
Simple geometric
pattern to reflect
existing.
Window surround to
provide strong 3D
variation
Windows are set back
from brick face

26. DESIGN REFERENCES

27. PROPOSED CANAL ELEVATION
Strong 3D
stepping of the
elevation to
reflect the
tapering nature
of the site
Top floor set back
Existing elevation to form
backdrop to balconies
Existing brick re-
clad to match poor
brick work
South facing elevation with
maximum balconies to give
life to the canal side end to
maximum

28. PROPOSED CANAL ELEVATION

29. Thank you for listening