The document outlines the collaborative meeting held by the architects Duggan Morris with stakeholders on November 21-22, 2011, to discuss the design process for a new adult learning campus in Richmond. It details strategic visions, project feedback, consultation meetings, and proposed design elements aimed at creating a centre of excellence for adult learning. Key goals include enhancing community engagement, improving accessibility, and integrating sustainable design features while responding to local needs.

1. MEET THE
ARCHITECTS
DUGGAN MORRIS
Staff, learners and stakeholders were
invited to meet the architects, Duggan
Morris on 21st & 22nd November 2011
to hear about the feedback, views and
factors from the local environment
that will inform the design process.

2. RACC

3. RACC
Introduction/
Business Strategy
- RACC Review of Business Strategy
- Loss of government funding for adult learning
- Need to make efficiency gains
- Safeguard adult learning in Richmond and
surrounding areas

4. Strategic Vision
01
- An adult learning campus
- A centre of excellence for adult
learning, training
and personal development
- Accessible Richmond location
- Responding to the needs of the
local community
02
Key
1 - Parkshot Site - Richmond
2 - Clifden Site - Twickenham

5. Design Team
Duggan Morris Architects
Skelly and Couch
Elliott Wood
Capita Symonds

6. Duggan Morris
Architects
Key
1 - Alfriston School
2 - St Giles School
3 - South London and Maudsley Learning
Centre
01
New Build projects:
4 - Yew Tree Lodge
5 - Frobisher house
6 - Kings Grove
Refurbishment projects:
7 - Hampstead Lane
8 - Maple Place

7. 02 03

8. 04 07
05 06 08

9. Capita Symonds Project Manager
“Capita Symonds is one of the UK’s largest multi-faceted
consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects
on a local, national and international scale and is providing
Project Management, Cost Management and BREEAM
consultancy services for the RACC Parkshopt Development
Project.”
Skelly and Couch M+E Engineer
“Skelly & Couch LLP is a new, young and exciting firm of
building environment and services engineering consultants
founded by two former Partners from Max Fordham LLP,
Mark Skelly and Tristan Couch. The firm’s primary market
01
focus is to provide fully coordinated innovative designs for
bespoke projects.”
Elliott Wood Structural Engineer
“Founded in 1994, Elliott Wood Partnership is a design
focused practice providing elegant and sustainable structural
and civil engineering solutions for a wide range of clients and
sectors.”
Key
1 - St John’s School, Leatherhead, M+E
Engineering by Skelly and Couch

10. Vision for the project
The project will be defined by: It will:
- Community Engagement - Meet RACC’s strategic vision for a
one site College based in Richmond
- Access
- Make more effective use of the
- Inclusion and Flexibility existing accommodation
- A Greater Sense of Presence in the - Operate in a sustainable and energy
Minds of Local Users efficient space
- Upgrading the Quality of the Site - Provide flexible learning spaces to
cater for future changes in curriculum
- Improving its relationship to the
Street - Create subject specialist areas to
support the growth of curriculum
- Creating a Building of Repute and strengths
Standing
- Meet timescale requirements of the
land sale agreement for the Clifden
site
-Be accessible to learners of all
abilities

11. Location
01
Parkshot, Richmond
03
02
Key
1 - Site Boundary
2 - Twickenham Road
3 - Parkshot

12. Accessibility
02 05 04 07 03
Key
1 - Richmond Rail Station 08 01
2 - Old Deer Car Park 65, 190, 371, 391, 419, 490, 493, District Line
3 - Parkshot entrance H22, H37, N22, N65, R70 Overground
4 - RBS entrance National Rail
5 - Rear entrance
6 - Vehicle entrances
7 - Pedestrian routes from station
8 - Bus routes

13. Local Context
10 13 02 07 01 03 04 14 11 06
Key
1 - Terraced housing adjacent to Magistrates Court, Parkshot
2 - Modern terraced housing, Park Lane
3 - Residential apartment building, opposite site, Twickenham Road
4 - Detached/semi-detached cottages, Kew Foot Road
5 - The Sun public house, opposite site, Parkshot
6 - Orange Tree Theatre, Kew Road
7 - Magistrates Court, adjacent to site
8 - Typical modern office development near to site, Parkshot 12 09 05
9 - Kew Road/The Quadrant
10 - Post Office Delivery Centre
11 - The Orange Tree public house
12 - Richmond Theatre
13 - Residential apartment building, Park Lane
14 - Residential apartments above
shops, opposite site, Parkshot

14. Local buildings
Character
Variety of local building styles with a wide
variety of uses.
Residential/Commercial/Theatre/Library/
Cafes/Pubs

15. Existing Buildings
RACC Parkshot
01 02
Key
1 - Parkshot, Edwardian Building
2 - Richmond Business School
3 - 7b Parkshot
4 - Queen Charlotte Hall
03 04

16. Things to Consider...
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Key
1 - Conservation Area
2 - Metropolitan Open Land - 2-storeys height limit at boundary
3 - Garden/Courtyard
4 - Queen Charlotte Hall protected by covenant until 2012/2013
5 - Residential
6 - Listed buildings
7 - Potentially protected trees

17. RACC Consultation
NEW BUILD
CONSULTATION MEETING
INVITATION TO LEARNER REPRESENTATIVES
Curriculum Focus Groups
of Staff and Learners
Consulted:
Art and Design, Therapies, Cookery,
Supported Learning, Exercise, Drama, The college is embarking upon an exciting capital development project to focus its resources on
Choirs, Jazz School, Languages, to one site and create a single adult learning campus at Parkshot which will serve as a centre of
excellence and beacon for adult learning.
Humanities, Business and IT, Skills
for Life, Maths and Science, Learning,
In order to include a wide range of views in the new build planning process, we are holding consultation meetings with
all curriculum areas and are inviting Learner Representatives to participate. Representatives can either attend one of the
following meetings or complete a survey form on behalf of their class by November 4th 2011.
Health and Development
Focus groups are scheduled in the following areas:
• Art & Design: October 17th in Clifden S12
• LHD Faculty areas with general classroom needs
(Care, Counselling, Access, Teacher Training, Skills for Life, Science and Maths): October 21st, 10am in Parkshot
Business Support Focus • LLDD: October 21st, 3pm in Parkshot
• Therapies: October 21st, 1pm in Parkshot
Groups Consulted in:
• Cookery: October 21st, 9am in Parkshot
• LHD Exercise: November 2nd, 4pm in Parkshot
• Performing Arts: November 4th, 11am in Parkshot
• CCS Faculty areas with general classroom needs (Humanities, Languages): November 4th, 2pm in Parkshot
IT, College Information Systems, HR, • Faculty of Business and IT: November 7th, 11am in Parkshot
Learner Representatives who would like to attend a focus group should contact
Finance, Estates, Client Services, cheryl.hanshaw@racc.ac.uk
Learning Resource Centres, Exams, Completed survey forms should be returned to newcampus@racc.ac.uk
Marketing

18. Feedback
Ethos and
Atmosphere
Summary of key points
- The move to one site will create a better service to
learners and the community
- It will improve communication, team work and
efficiency
- The new campus design should celebrate and support
curriculum strengths
- The building should be open to everyone and
represent the organisational values of social
responsibility and community inclusion
- It should have a welcoming entrance area with a cafe
bar and gallery areas 01
- Discrete help points for information, advice and
guidance should be easily accessible
- The building should be as ‘green ‘ as possible
- Bike racks should be relocated from Clifden
Key
1 - New Campus for Central St Martins, London, by Stanton Williams
Architects
2 - Green roof at 3a Hampstead Lane, London, by Duggan Morris
Architects 02

19. Feedback
Richmond
Business
Building Layout School
Learning
Resource
Summary of key points Centre
Supported
Learning and
- Core: the gateway to the college, accessible Therapies
Independent
Suite
to the public with access to all curriculum Living
areas Centre
- Curriculum Hubs: Clearly defined areas that
require subject related design features e.g.
Drama, Art School, Therapies Richmond CORE Cafe
- IAG and enrolment: IAG and enrolment School of Art
and Design
distinct areas with access to reception Gallery IAG
- RBS and Learning Resource Centre: The
layout of the Learning Resource Centre
should be reviewed to enable it to offer the Reception
range of services available at Clifden that Admin and Richmond
support both teaching and learning. Enrolment Drama School
- Signage and wayfinding methods that are
accessible to people without strong
language skills
- Teaching staff offices should be easily General
General
accessible to learners and near classrooms Teaching Areas
Teaching Areas
with Specialist
with Specialist
Subject Base
Subject Base
General Rooms
Rooms
Key: Teaching Areas
with Specialist
Subject Base
Open to the Public Restricted to Staff/Students Rooms

20. Feedback
Shared Space
Summary of key points
- Outdoor areas similar to Clifden
for relaxation and curriculum
use
- Gallery and shop to celebrate
and sell learner and staff work
- Appealing bar and cafe facilities
that draw the public in and
support curriculum activities
- Informal areas for learners to
work/eat/relax
- Improved toilet and shower
facilities
01
Key
1 - Shared internal space at Campus for Central St martins, London,
by Stanton Williams Architects
2 - Cafe area at Laban Dance Centre, London, Herzog & de Meuron
Architects
3 - Roof Terrace at Coin Street Community Centre, London, by
Haworth Tompkins
02 03

21. Feedback
Information
and Learning
Technology
Summary of key points
- Create information rich
environments through
technology
- All teaching and learning areas
to be equipped with interactive
whiteboards and appropriate
technology
- Wifi available throughout the
campus both inside and out
- learners should be encouraged
to use their own mobile devices
to gain autonomy in learning
01
Key
1 - Flexible IT strategy at Campus for
Central St martins, London, by Stanton
Williams Architects

22. Next Steps
01 02 03 04 05
Existing Site
Analysis
Twickenham Rd A316
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Key
1 - 7B parkshot
2 - Richmond Business School / Learning Resource Centre
3 - Richmond Magistrate’s Court
4 - Queen Charlotte Hall
5 - Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot Campus

23. Next Steps
Identify Underused
Areas
Key
1 - Boiler House 01 02 03 04
2 - Studio Theatre, not underused but could be relocated?
3 - Changing Facilities
4 - Queen Charlotte Hall Servicing Space

24. Next Steps 1.
Key Moves
3. 2.
Key
1 - Connection to 7b Parkshot
2 - Demolition of studio theatre, usage moves to Queen Charlotte Hall
3 - Reconfiguring Queen Charlotte Hall to facilitate better usage

25. Options
Masterplan 01
Maximum 7B Parkshot Development
Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor
Key
New Build
Refurbished

26. Options
Masterplan 01
7B Parkshot refurbished with
new lift
New teaching space at 7B
Parkshot
New link through RBS
Refurbished Queen Charlotte
Hall
Refurbished second hall
Refurbished ground floor
reception and courtyard
New teaching space on
the corner of Parkshot and
Twickenham Road

27. Options
Masterplan 01
Maximum 7B Parkshot Development
Entrance Area
Ground Floor Learning (Core)
Resource Centre
Sculpture Court/
Deliveries
Richmond Drama School
Supported Learning and Independent
Living Centre Richmond School of Art
and Design
General Teaching Areas with Specialist
Subject Base Rooms
Sculpture Court

28. Options
Masterplan 01
Maximum 7B Parkshot Development
First Floor Richmond Accessible
Business School Terrace
General
Teaching Areas
with Specialist
Subject Base
Rooms
Richmond Drama School
Supported Learning and Independent
Living Centre Richmond School of Art
and Design
Therapies Suite
Science Room

29. Options
Masterplan 01
Maximum 7B Parkshot Development
Second Floor Richmond
Business School
General
Teaching Areas
with Specialist
Subject Base
Rooms
Richmond School of Art
and Design
Administration

30. Options
Masterplan 02
Minimum 7B Parkshot Development
Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor
Key
New Build
Refurbished

31. Options
Masterplan 02
7B Parkshot refurbished with
new lift
Refurbished Queen Charlotte
Hall
Refurbished second hall
Refurbished ground floor
reception and courtyard
New teaching space on
the corner of Parkshot and
Twickenham Road

32. Options
Masterplan 02
Minimum 7B Parkshot Development
Entrance Area
Ground Floor Learning (Core)
Resource Centre
Sculpture Court/
Deliveries
Richmond Drama School
Richmond School of Art
and Design
General Teaching Areas with Specialist
Subject Base Rooms
Sculpture Court

33. Options
Masterplan 02
Minimum 7B Parkshot Development
First Floor Richmond Accessible
Business School Terrace
General
Teaching Areas
with Specialist
Subject Base
Rooms
Richmond Drama School
Supported Learning and Independent
Living Centre Richmond School of Art
and Design
Therapy Curriculum Hub
Science Room

34. Options
Masterplan 02
Minimum 7B Parkshot Development
Second Floor Richmond
Business School
Richmond School of Art
and Design
Administration

35. Options
Masterplan 03
Allocate budget for purchasing 7b to
redevelopment of Parkshot
Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor
Key
New Build
Refurbished

36. Options
Masterplan 03
Refurbished Queen Charlotte
Hall
Refurbished second hall
Refurbished ground floor
reception and courtyard
New teaching space on
the corner of Parkshot and
Twickenham Road

37. Options
Masterplan 03
Allocate budget for purchasing 7b to
redevelopment of Parkshot
Entrance Area
Learning (Core)
Ground Floor Resource Centre
Supported Learning
and Independent Living
Centre
Sculpture Court/
Deliveries
Richmond Drama School
Richmond School of Art
and Design
General Teaching Areas with Specialist
Subject Base Rooms
Sculpture Court

38. Options
Masterplan 03
Allocate budget for purchasing 7b to
redevelopment of Parkshot
Richmond Accessible
First Floor Business School Terrace
Supported Learning
and Independent Living
Centre
Richmond Drama School
Richmond School of Art
and Design
Therapies Suite
Science Room
General Teaching Areas with Specialist
Subject Base Rooms

39. Options
Masterplan 03
Allocate budget for purchasing 7b to
redevelopment of Parkshot
Richmond
Second Floor Business School
General Teaching Areas
with Specialist Subject
Base Rooms
Richmond School of Art
and Design
Administration

40. What Happens Next?
21st/22nd 30th Nov 9th Dec 12th Dec 2nd Jan 16th Jan
Nov
SUBMIT
PLANNING
APPLICATION
Presentation
Stakeholder
Richmond
Presentation to LB
options - RACC
Massing/Layout
Proposal
RACC- Planning
Presentation to
Proposal
RACC- Planning
Presentation to
Further Stakeholder
On-Going: Stakeholder Consultations / Precedent Building Research Visits
Consultations