CONCEPT DESIGNS FOR
OPEN HOUSE PLUS
COLLEGE ROAD, DONCASTER
This is a concept design report for landscaping features
around the new development of the M25 Group in
Doncaster. The design process was based on a site visit in
May to develop a brief for the design and for a site
survey. During a house meeting, residents and staff of
OPEN HOUSE PLUS were invited to give their ideas for
landscaping of the different open land areas around the
building. This group was also given PASE Element
Generator sheets (PASE stands for Plants, Animals,
Structures and Events) for filling in and returning at a later date. The house meeting
was followed by an accompanied site survey.
The PASE sheet returned, and the site survey and notes follow this introduction. A
Base Plan of the site is presented providing the overall themes for the four landscape
areas:
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QUIET AREA
SCREEN PLANTINGS and PATIO/CONSERVATORY
KICKABOUT AREA
OUTDOOR ROOM
This is followed by a series of concept designs for each of the areas, represented as
schematic plans. The schematics are only indicative with the amount of detail pitched
at a level that conveys the themes of the area rather than providing a final
comprehensive solution. Concept plans are the initial results of the designer in
meeting the design brief. They are produced to start the discussion around the design
brief and to continue to involve the client in the design process.
Finally, the overall concept design is provided, showing the designs of the individual
areas in their place.
Mark Fisher May 2001
Funded by the GLASS PARK DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY through the Doncaster Local Food
Network
Site survey
PASE sheet
Base plan
Quiet area
Screen plantings and Patio/Conservatory
Kickabout area
Outdoor room
The Concept Plan