CEPHS Gatehouse

GSK
Ulverston:
Cephs Gatehouse
Design Statement
2nd June 2014
Document Number: C&M-CAW-REP-001
GSK Ulverston - Cephs Gatehouse Design Statement
Craig & Meyer
Architect
Mace
Programme Manager
Quod
Planning Consultant
Arup
Designer, Flooding & Drainage Consultant and Transport Consultant
DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT
GlaxoSmithKline, Ulverston: CEPHS Gatehouse
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Introduction
Concept
Amount
Layout
Scale
Appearance
Hard Landscaping
Soft Landscaping
Access
Conclusion
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1 INTRODUCTION:
The proposed development is for the construction of a new central security gatehouse and
reception facility which would serve the existing Cephalosporin’s (‘Cephs’) biopharmaceutical
facility at the GSK campus in Ulverston. The proposal would complete the programme to
provide an improved car parking, access, approach and vehicle marshalling facilities for GSK’s
facility in Ulverston, the overall layout of which was granted planning permission (app ref.
SL/2014/112) on 25 April 2014. (fig 1).
Fig 1 Site Layout – Landscape Plan (Approved under SL/2014/0112)
Area identified for gatehouse in previous application.
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2 CONCEPT:
The design concept of the proposed development has been formulated by a ‘form-followsfunction’ approach with the use of traditional materials found in the South Lakeland area being
actively promoted with an overall modern design for the proposed structures.
The security gatehouses have been designed to ensure clear visibility from the buildings into the
car park. The panoramic viewing window would provide clear vision over the new delivery,
drop-off and pick up area for light good vehicles, a heavy good vehicles holding and turning area
and the HGV parking spaces. (fig 2).
Fig 2 Inspiration
With respect to access, the design concept has been based upon the creation of a funnelling
effect for staff and visitors accessing and exiting the car park. Vehicular access would be
separate from the access for pedestrians however they would both still be controlled by staff
within the security gatehouse. (fig 3)
Staff and visitors would be drawn into a pinch-point access which would be arranged between
the two adjacent building elements which would make up the new security gatehouse and
reception facility. Primary access would be via the turnstile and vehicle gate, with a secondary
turnstile access adjacent to the pedestrian access and motorbike parking area off Pulman Road.
Fig 3 Concept Diagram
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3 AMOUNT:
The proposed security gatehouse would sit within the area of an approved application (Planning
Ref: SL/2014/0112) for a new car park to serve the Cephs production facility. The total footprint
of the security gatehouse and reception facility would be 208 square metres. (fig 4)
Fig 4 Block Plan
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4 LAYOUT:
The security gatehouse and reception facility has been purposely designed in this way so that
they act as visible ‘gateposts’ in order to control access and egress. The security gatehouse is
orientated to project into the car park with a semi-circular security office and observation
window which would give maximum surveillance of the car park, vehicle marshalling and
approach areas. An induction/training room, staff facility and service accommodation would be
sited to the rear of the office.
Fig 5 Floorplan
The reception facility orientation is at 90 degrees to the security gatehouse with the semicircular feature becoming a dedicated visitor reception suite. There would be ancillary facilities
which would include a meeting room and visitor toilet and showering facilities for cyclists and
stop-over delivery drivers. Behind the extended front wall of the building is a covered cycle park
and security turnstiles are located between and link both buildings. (fig 5)
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5 SCALE:
The security gatehouse building has been designed as a single storey building with raised walls
as a parapet to ensure that sufficient height is created to establish a visible presence at the rear
of the car park when viewed from the site approach. Additional vertical and visual signposting
would be provided by the featured flagpoles.. (fig 6).
Fig 6 Elevations
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6 APPEARANCE:
Emphasis has been placed on recognising local materials with natural stonework heavily
featured in a reference to nearby dry-stone walling.
A storey-high plinth of stone cladding is used with punched openings for windows. Contrasting
texture and colour render is used at high level and a slim edged canopy visually ties the building
elements. (fig 7)
Fig 7 Stone Walling
Windows and doors comprise large glazed panels with aluminium frames creating a crisp and
clean appearance. Security gate and turnstiles would be colour-coated steelwork which would
coordinate with the window frames.
Roofing would be a combination of shallow pitched profile sheeting concealed behind the
parapet wall and high-tech membrane finish to the canopy.
Amenity lighting would be provided to the soffit of the canopy roof
and this would be supplemented by feature illumination of the
stonework wall facings, designed to accentuate surface texture and
mark the entrance. (fig 8).
Fig 8 Surface Illumination
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7 HARD LANDSCAPING:
The hard landscaping of the immediate surroundings of the gatehouse would be high quality
paving, utilising contrast colour and texture to delineate pedestrian areas. Stainless steel
bollards would ensure physical and visual separation from vehicle circulation areas. (fig 9)
The stonework cladding would create a continuity connection between the built form and the
surrounding landscaping of the new car park.
Fig 9 Landscaping
8 SOFT LANDSCAPING:
Planting to soften the visual impact of the Pulman Road access and motorbike parking areas
would comprise planting of shrubs and trees consistent with the proposals outlined in the DAS
of previous application SL/2014/0112.
9 ACCESS:
Pedestrian entrances to the security and visitor reception buildings will be access compliant for
both ambulant disabled and wheelchair users, with flush threshold details and ramped approach
where appropriate. (fig 10).
Fig 10 Access Flow
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Access through the secure site perimeter will be via security pass activated turnstiles or passgate.
The new covered cycle and motorbike parking areas will provide enhanced facilities and
encourage use of these modes of transport. (fig 11).
Fig 11 Turnstiles & Shelters
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10 CONCLUSION:
The development will provide a modern, purpose-designed, highly functional security control
facility, combined with a clean and efficient aesthetic, appropriate for a world leading
production facility.
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Craig and Meyer Architects Ltd
111 Duke Street
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria LA14 1XA
Craigandmeyer.com
Craig & Meyer Architects
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
8th Floor St. James's Buildings
Oxford Street
Manchester M1 6EL
United Kingdom
www.arup.com
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