The Lawley development and regeneration is a joint initiative by English Partnerships, The Prince Foundation and Borough of Telford and Wrekin, who commissioned a Masterplan and Design Codes from EDAW, following the “Enquiry by Design Process”. The 154 ha. site, and scheme is sub-divided into open space leisure areas, a Village Commercial and Civic Centre and 5 residential neighbourhoods each with distinguished architectural attributes and urbanistic principles, but with a common architectural identity, a modern interpretation of vernacular buildings and streets found in the traditional villages in the Shropshire region.
The blocks and streets are based upon home zone principles with tight enclosed blocks, permeable street hierarchy and simple street lay-outs free of clutter, to be accessible but not dominated by car with speed control through passive means, using “natural” elements, as part of design.
The public realm has high quality materials for paving, and street furniture, to promote of walking & cycling. The scheme is designed to meet Ecohomes/BREEAM “very good” standards and “Secure by Design” Principles.
Following the successful winning bid, HTA continues to act as Architectural, Landscape & Urban Design Consultants, developing the 5 neighbourhood character studies, masterplan of the Village Centre, concept and scheme design for the individual phases of the Reserved Matter applications as well as detailed design for key plots and sites.
Location:
Telford, Shropshire
Client:
Lawley Development Group (George Wimpey, Barratt, Persimmon)
Accommodation:
3300 homes and Village Centre
Tenure:
Ownership, Shared Ownership, Affordable rent
Completion Date:
2023 (7 phases starting on 2007)
