This document proposes a design for a construction college and community centre in Holbeck, Leeds. The masterplan seeks to transform Holbeck physically, socially, economically, and environmentally into a sustainable community. The construction college will provide hands-on training in construction skills to empower the community. It will also house community spaces like a library, cafe, and workshops. The college aims to bridge social and economic divides in Holbeck through education and community involvement in local regeneration projects.

1. Construction College
& Community Centre
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Jenine Ragab
Urban Studio
Design Studio Design Studio
Integrated Technology Holbeck & the Rim Design Proposal

2. This document summarizes a set of design principles,
proposed for the regeneration of Holbeck, a district 15
minutes from Leeds City Centre. The masterplan takes
inspiration from and makes reference to its
surroundings, seeking to transform Holbeck, physically,
socially, economically and environmentally into a
sustainable and viable community.
While the world changes at an ever more rapid pace,
the people within it need something familiar to hang
on to if they are to accept new place making on a
large scale. They want to be able to recognise it and
feel a degree of ownership, just as they did a century
ago, prior to its deterioration and neglect.
With it once being the industrial powerhouse to the city
of Leeds, the time has come for Holbeck to reclaim its
status; providing the community with the knowledge
they need for a more positive and sustainable lifestyle.
The community of Holbeck needs an educational
facility with a difference, where people who feel
isolated can belong and those that need the support to
better themselves can find that helping hand.
The college will focus primarily on teaching
construction and technology skills- providing a hands
on experience rather than the common monotonous
blackboard approach, which often lacks the inspiration
and creativity that is needed to stimulate the mind.
With the proposal of a new residential development to
be sited adjacent to the college, it will be here that the
newly acquired skills of the community are put into
practice- first learning and then applying their skills in
the construction of these new flexible dwellings.
The college will constantly draw inspiration from the
belief that.....
If you tell me I'll forget,
If you show me I may remember, but
If you involve me I'll understand.
The college itself will be a new model with the idea
that it belongs to all the people of Holbeck, not matter
what their background. The college will become a hub,
bringing people together......
Jenine Ragab
REGENERATION>>> HOLBECK

3. Leeds in a European Context
British Isles-
Leeds in Context
Leeds City Centre &
Rim of disconnection
>>>INITIAL OBSERVATIONS
Disjointed community from City centre
Allotments available to
community –opportunity to
promote a more sustainable &
healthy lifestyle HOLBECK
Strong industrial
heritage-apparent HOLBECK
throughout. MOOR
Ignored potential of
Holbeck viaduct
During the last decade Leeds City Centre has seen a renaissance. The skyline has dramatically changed.
Money through development has been made in considerable sums. However, in stark contrast, the
'Rim' around the centre of Leeds has looked on, stagnant. Is this fair?......
The Urban Studio will explore the potential of the Rim, particularly to
the South of the city and specifically Holbeck.....
Community broken up
Heavy through traffic along Top
>>>IN CONTEXT
Moorside causing division
Housing in relatively poor state-in need of
restoration
Division caused by motorway
Former Matthew Murray School
site left dormant-potential site for
redevelopment >>>INITIAL OBSERVATIONS
>>> IDENTFY

4. TOPOGRAPHY>>> ANALYSIS WATERWAYS>>> ANALYSIS TRANSPORT LINKS>>> ANALYSIS
PEDESTRIAN CITY LINKS>>> ANALYSIS LAND USE>>> ANALYSIS FLOODING>>> ANALYSIS
>>> ANALYSIS

5. There are major concerns regarding employment
deprivation, health deprivation and
disability, educational opportunities
and the living environment of the
community of Holbeck.......
have a household income of less
Statistics show that with
regards
alcohol related deaths
are the
to mortality rate, smoking and
most common respectively.
40%
affecting health it is in
orders that are the most
of households within Holbeck
£10,000.
eral level of ill health due
than
ion, there are common
When observing statistics
40% fact mental & behavioural dis ere deprevat
that suffer from sev
Within Holbeck over of prevalent. sity and a gen
ge pregnancies, obe
the population is considered to and smoking
to heavy drinking
be in ill health, with
26% of these
people having
Like many areas >>>PROPOSITION:
a lifelong limit- issues such as teena NURTURING THE COMMUNITY
ing illness.
ONS Beeston
& Holbeck >>>IDENTIFY: THE REALITY
Ward
A new way of
living-creating a
new residential area
The City Commuter-an ideal which strives
location in close proximity to towards reducing
the city centre, with the Creating a core to its carbon footprint
proposal of a direct green link the community with and providing a
Rejuvenating the existing along the viaduct. The new the introduction of sustainable way of
allotment area; educating Introducing a place for higher education- residential development will a hybrid
working in conjunction with the existing living
the community and provide an opportunity to educational facility
providing them with the Ingram Primary School ,providing an expand thus creating a →investigate,
tools to led a healthier opportunity for the community to further lifetime home. analyse and
lifestyle. their potential mediate.
Revitalising the existing back
Urban Forest-providing an to back terraces-enhancing
Shared Space –improving ideal environment for social cohesion
the urban environment outdoor activities
NURTURING THE COMMUNITY>>> PROPOSE

6. 1815-2010>>> TIMELINE
Urban Identity Key
LOCATION WITHIN LEEDS >>>THE RIM
Proposed construction college: At the By analysing the area of which the centre Back to Back Housing Stock
heart of the community-bridging the Buildings of Heritage Industrial-In Use Public buildings Restoration Required:
is proposed for and reviewing its personal
gap between existing and new
attributions and context, we can begin to Housing-mixed
development. Proposed -Low priority
gather key information which will Industrial Poor development-good
influence the design of the building and in demolition sites -Medium priority
State/Derelict condition -High priority
turn result in the right environmental
design solutions and strategies being
made.
The climatic data of the site, shown in the
graph below, demonstrates a generally
cool temperature throughout the year,
which must be taken into consideration
when insulating the building and when
assessing the use of passive ventilation.
With the area seeing moderate to high
rainfall throughout the year, there is much
potential for rainwater collection and
reuse.
The new construction college
will be situated here on the The images on the following page, observe
former Matthew Murray High the area on a Macro Level.
School site. With the site being independent from its
neighbouring buildings, our centre already
has the advantage of not being affected by
overshadowing. With this opportunity of
gaining large amounts of solar radiation
coupled with the medium to high sunlight
hours, the area demonstrates great
potential for the integration of passive
solar design and solar energy solutions
Massing Urban Identity City Centre
into the scheme.
Beyond this climatic analysis, it is notable The massing of Holbeck elucidates a
that the close proximity of this site to Leeds well established dense building
City Centre, emphasised further by the language. This reinforces the concept Disused viaduct providing
potential of the disused viaduct to the of creating a walkable community-a key link for employment.
North of the site, is ideal for employees sustainable concept which enhances
working in the City who are looking for social cohesion.
additional training to supplement their The urban identity of Holbeck
career, as well as a key connection for the highlights the major need for
people of Holbeck. regeneration. It is visible that there is
an existing community which must
remain at the forefront of this. There is
great potential with direct links to
surrounding industrial areas as SITE
highlight by access and connections,
as well as the forgotten urban fabric
of Holbeck, which will is fundamental Linear connection along Brown
to the overall regeneration of the
`
Direct connection to
Lane-main thoroughfare
town. industrial zone
Climatic Data-Holbeck, Leeds
Access & Connection
SITE>>> ANALYSIS
SITE>>> ANALYSIS

7. The overall urban strategy for the town of Holbeck, is
continuously reinforced by what the place encompasses. It is
vital that the towns identity remains at the forefront and that
any new development purely enhances what already exists.
It is effortless to propose changes to an existing area and end it
there, but it is a true commitment to that community when using
PROGRAM>>> ANALYSIS those proposals as a stepping stone towards a better way of
life.
The key agendas for the revitalisation of Holbeck address issues
raised by the people themselves. It is undeniable that they truly
know what their needs are, experiencing these concerns first
hand.
The urban strategy is not to be seen as a short term solution for
Holbeck, but a life time commitment and a new way of living.
COMPONENTS >>> IDENTFY

8. The proposals which make up the urban strategy are all part of enriching the town of Holbeck, but who is
The construction college embodies and further enhances a new way of living. With the
responsible for making it all happen??........
promotion of a more sustainable lifestyle, the centre will become the engine that powers the
community. Such renewable features of the proposed new housing, as creating energy and
Building the new flexible houses will contribute greatly to up-skilling the community.
harnessing water, will be enhanced here-with key components such as the combined heat and
-brick layers
power system being sited here.
-carpentry
-electricians
Beyond this however, there is an underlying educational purpose to the centre. The deprivation
These are just a handful of trades that will be needed in part of the construction. The centre will provide
within Holbeck at present is extremely high. With the introduction of new housing and the
apprenticeships for the people of Holbeck, and in turn both the person as well as the community will reap
restoration of the area, this issue begins to be addressed, but it is key that the people as
the rewards.
individuals are given a life line that not only benefits them on a personal level, but that also
enables the town of Holbeck to be ‘rebuilt’.
Greening the streets of the existing back to back terrace houses is a major part of promoting social
cohesion within the community and an outdoor space that all can be proud of.
-civil engineers & site workers
-landscape designers
-gardeners
Such trades are vital in making this happen. In addition to this they will also aid in.....
Creating a place for the people, such as the proposed communal space situated at the top of Brown Lane.
In addition to learning such trades the public can also learn about healthier ways of living and protecting
the environment; improving their overall lifestyle and well being.
Enjoying the new flexible housing and
green space.
Urban Retrofitting the streets of Holbeck
Bridging the gap between as designed and actual performance.
>>>PROGRAM ANALYSIS
Places for people- a communal space
for all to be part of.
PROGRAM ANALYSIS: A BY-PRODUCT>>> PROPOSE

9. By analysing the purpose and function of each distinguished area within
the centre, such environmental issues as heating, ventilation and lighting
Ground Floor First Floor can be addressed. Certain events within a building can generate excessive
Children’s Play Zone
Learning with
Crèche heat or produce superfluous moisture and therefore require particular
Nature COMMUNITY design specifications to accommodate these spaces. Light quality can also
have a direct impact on the comfort of a space, therefore highlighting the
ARCADE task and general illumination of an area is key.
Indoor Gardens
Biodiversity Natural Daylight
Habitat Control
Reception LIBRARY Community Arcade Study areas
Help Desk The heart of both the These learning areas
centre and the community-a large will be open primarily to the
Offices indoor space, for recreation and students for use in both group
Office ICT sessions and individual studies.
Naturally Lit access to all adjoining zones.
Meeting Study Areas The public may also use them on
Rooms Staff Room request.
Kitchen
Consultation Managers CAFE
facilities Workshops Library
Offices office The library will
Soft Lighting Practical work spaces-
each designated to a specific facilitate both the community and the
Cookery skill. Direct delivery access for centre, providing a key information
First Aid heavy goods and materials. and ICT zone to all.
Department Lecture Theatre
Classrooms WCs
Task Lighting These spaces should be Toilet facilities
Workshops COLLEGE flexible to accommodate a variety pin pointed around the centre for
of subjects and methods of both students, staff and the
teaching, to small or larger groups public.
of students.
Power
Wood Work
Conservation
Shade Tolerable
Consultation rooms Changing rooms
Changing rooms and
Electrics Private space for the
shower facilities for the
community to use. These areas
POWER GENERATION Group Learning provide a private meeting space when
students, in close proximity to
the centres practical workshops.
Areas seeking advice and help from the
Brickwork Classrooms centre.
Willow Daylight control
Coppice CHP Quiet Learning
(combined heat & Site-work Areas Kitchen
Lecture rooms
power system) The cafe kitchen will
Primarily the theatre
will be available to the students for also occasional play host to the
Plumbing group seminars, however the space will cookery departments students, for
Naturally practical experience.
also offer an auditorium for pre booked
Sustainable Ventilated public events.
Water System
Rainwater
Harvesting
Reception Offices
Foul Water
Photovoltaic Mechanically Situated at the entrance Staff facilities will
Treatment Solar to the community arcade, the reception provide office and consultation
System ventilated
Gain will be the initial information point space as well as a central staff
for both students and members of public. room for recreation.
>>>PROXIMITY DIAGRAM
Cafe Power Generation
Private Heated in Winter
The proximity diagram, demonstrates the importance of the The cafe offers a Building systems,
Educational
Facilities
building layout and how spaces work in conjunction with
one another in order to create a harmonious environment.
recreational space to students, as
well as key public space for the
community.
z
including both mechanical and passive
systems- sited here for maintenance and
building governance.
Public Areas The diagram shows, that even when a building is comprised
of a number of functions, it is still integral that each
Sustainable individual space works as part of an overall strategy and
Zones not independently. >>>PROGRAM SCHEDULE
STRATEGIC VISION >>> SUPPOSE

10. The roof topography is This dynamic environmental enclosure is being designed with conservation
1. Community arcade → Hydrophilic roof used to direct water to
enclosing main space: aiding power generation
and education requirements as key principles.
depressions where large
and harvesting rainwater amounts can be stored ->
2. Cafe & kitchen → upper level: additional cafe Such methods of water
The idea of having this shared semi open space would make any members of
seating and student recreation area. collection can be seen in the community passing through feel part of the building
3. Library → upper level: ICT suite insects with hydrophilic—
4. Lecture Theatre water attracting—and
5. Crèche hydrophobic water
6. Cookery Department repelling—biological
7. Woodwork & Pre-fabricated housing features, created to The roofscape is incorporated into a system of
construction. intersperse, collect and urban green surfaces that provide important
8. Brickwork direct the flow of water. links for the migration of species, possibly
9. Civil engineering (groundwork's) supporting existing biotope structures and
10. Power conservation habitat networks and promoting biodiversity
11. Plumbing in the local environment.
Access to the roofscape from
12. Electrics
inside the building
13. Staff Zone-offices and consultation rooms
14. Plant Room & Environmental Studies
Direct delivery access
to workshops
Brown Lane
Car Park Main Entrance
A
Direct link to 7 2
new 6 1
residential
development
3
11 12 13
8
9
10
A plerergate is a polymorph of an ant, also known as a replete or rotund,
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4 characterized by an enlarged abdominal area, for the
purpose of food storage. This occurs in honey ants.
Other ants then extract nourishment from them. They function essentially
5 as living larders.
This function is ideal for working in conjunction with the hydrophilic
Ground Floor Plan 1:1000
A roofscape, collecting water and storing it.
Crèche opening
directly out onto play
zone
The reactive facade responds to
movement of passers by, creating a
staggered image in motion
KEY:
Initial Impression of construction college-
Public
Educational A section through the central space and roofscape
First Floor Plan 1:1000 Environmental
>>>HOLBECK CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE STRATEGIC VISION >>> SUPPOSE

11. Hydrophilic Roof
The main roof ETFE is to be used in the construction of the roof.
>>>LONGITUDINAL SECTION A-A structure will be It’s u-value of 1.96 w/m²°K outweighs that of >>>MATERIAL EFFICIENCY AS PART OF A
composed of triple glazing, as well as having an extremely
triangulated Glulam high light transmittance and the benefit of being
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
joists which will be extremely lightweight.
the preliminary The existing
support to the ETFE ETFE can be recycled with ease, but due to its architecture of
cushions. These will properties (does not degrade under UV light, Holbeck, consists
be integrated with a sunlight, weather, pollution) it has a very long mostly of the Victorian
photovoltaic life which is estimated between 50-100 years, era and therefore the
membrane, utilising making the need for recycling small. Excess use of brick is
the vast area for material from the cushion manufacturing process substantial. As shown
maximum solar can be recycled effectively by all ETFE suppliers. to the left many of the
gain. original back to back
terrace houses have
already been, and are
proposed for, demolition. It is proposed that full advantage shall
be taken here, and reclamation of materials shall be integrated
into the colleges construction.
Principle of integration: PV
Flexibles on the ETFE
cushion structure Timber shall be used extensively
throughout the building, composing
d
Sustainable Goals
>>>HYDROPHILIC ROOF STRUCTURE
the structural system of the college.
Timber columns shall be used in
conjunction with large Glulam beams
d
Energy
d
Materials
d
Water
which will span the building and Material selection Waste Management
provide structural support to the
adjoining triangulated roof system.
The canopy of the Glulam Sustainably sourced timber shall be
The concept behind the overall roof
design has been maintained-with the
trees’ will channel the
rainwater down from the
used as much as possible.
Efficient use
of finite
d
Use less material
d
Waster avoidance and
minimisation
intention of educating the people rooftop.
through design still prevalent. This
has been developed further, with the
natural
materials
d
Use local C&D
waste/reclaimed products d
Return surplus
material
idea that the function of the roof is
d
Segregate, recover,
exaggerated externally and that the
users view the structure and the Minimising
environmental
d
Use products with higher
recycled content
reclaim and recycle
‘mechanics’ from within the main Specification of materials
arcade. damage
d
with low environmental
impact
>>>HOLBECK CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE STRUCTURE & MATERIAL CHOICE>>> SUPPOSE

12. “Urban theory and architectural theory of any kind
operates at the level of opinion. It is successful not as a
predictive device but as a prescriptive one. Its success is
measured to the extent it persuades the undertaking of
Taking advantage of the South real action.”
Cantilevered over orientation of the building and At the heart of the
the surrounding integrating photovoltaics into ‘University of Life’ → William Ellis, Opposition Reader, Princeton Architectural Press,
grounds → the roofscape → the main zone of the 1998
the area aiding in the sustainable building is spread
provides an ideal heating and lighting of the across two levels →
work space for building. the lower level
observational accessible from all
studies directions and the Working with mother
upper level nature → the green
overlooking the room living roof provides a
below. permeable surface for
rainwater and enhances
natural insulation →
the community can fully
interact with their
surroundings with the
ability to walk and lay
on the roofscape.
Raising the entire
educational centre up
creates a direct The sustainable water
thoroughfare through facility demonstrates the ways in
the facility- which water can be used most
encouraging people to Reed bed and gabion
efficiently and elucidates how such
approach and integrate wall sewage Cantilevered upper
a system works.
within the ‘university of treatment system level-extension of
educational facility and
life’ observation area.
View from
educational
facility-
allowing
analysis of
living
facilities and
everyday life
to take place
Creating a direct thoroughfare
-Access, movement and circulation -Upper Level of main educational hub -Outer buildings >>>Initial configuration of through the facility- encouraging
people to approach and
-Outdoor green space
core facilities integrate within the ‘university of
-Main educational facilities -Cantilevered ‘viewing’ platform
life’
-Sustainable Water facility -New residential quarters -Ponds-as part of the sustainable
water system
STRATEGIC VISION >>> SUPPOSE

13. The concept behind Holbeck Construction
College is derived from its context and
surroundings.
A strong identity is formed by the existing back
to back terrace houses and the way in which they
are placed.
The parallel arrangement, creates a pattern
between the street, form and threshold. With the
street being the point of interaction, it becomes
the driving force behind a sense of place.
Applying these factors creates a dialogue
>>> existing terrace formation
between what is new and what already exists.
>>> applying new form
COMMUNITY
ACADEMIC
STREET’
‘THE
>>> utilising the formation
>>> building configuration
>Terrace threshold
>College threshold
>>> vertical and horizontal cohesion
ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE>>> PROPOSE

14. THEORY: FORM>>>
The hypothesis of the building was derived from the
communities needs and its relation in fulfilling those
requirements.
With the building being a multi-functional space, it was
vital that there was a distinguished connection between spaces
throughout. The structure and form is composed of a number of
facades transforming into
wrapped elements; with
roofs and walls amalgamating into walkways.
>>> wrapping concept
fluidity
This striking technique elucidates the of spaces within,
demonstrating that this a cohesive space.
The wrapped elements go beyond this, allowing the access of
natural light, as well as framing views over the buildings
surroundings.
Holbeck Construction College strives to cultivate space that
embraces, encourages and empowers the
people that occupy it.
>>>Visual interpretation of the South side of the college, with the
design element of wrapping, becoming visible throughout.
ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE>>> PROPOSE

15. Pre-fabricated straw-bale panels
Straw-bale construction techniques have changed little
CO2 → 50% of the worlds
YOUR CARBON ASSET independently certified forests
since they were developed in the 19th Century. Other
are in Europe. Sustainable forest building materials have evolved to suit machine-
Increasing the environmental
management for timber manufacturing in factories, while straw-bales are typically
production converts CO2 from hand-made. This is why, even today, straw-bales are
return on your investment the atmosphere into building
products. mostly used to build domestic houses.
Carbon homes and carbon For a building on the scale of Holbeck Construction
TIMBER → Across its product College, modern techniques are required. Whereas straw
schools deliver measurable lifecycle timber has the lowest
environmental return in stored energy consumption of any
bales are often used as load-bearing walls, we are using
CO2 that can be offset against building material. Timber them as insulation within a hanging curtain wall. Whereas
emissions associated with the structures are carbon negative. straw bales are usually hand-laid on-site, resulting in
construction of new buildings. variable quality and a longer programme, our straw bales
STRUCTURE → Timber acts as a
carbon sink. A solid timber
are pre-fabricated off-site, in a controlled environment,
A return on your investment Carbon Home contains 30-40m3 of and delivered on-site ready to assemble.
that demonstrates a clear
timber, equivalent to However, remote manufacturing greatly increases
approximately 32 tonnes of CO2. embodied energy by requiring the transport of materials
environmental contribution and
a commitment to the UK’s ENERGY → Recover energy from over a long distance. The College will use a manufacturing
carbon reduction policies. timber. Recycling timber products process known as the ‘flying factory’. Rather than Modern technology in straw-bale construction
into energy releases more stored fabricating the straw-bale panels in a distant factory,
energy than was used in the
products production.
panels will be assembled in a local barn. This will also
bring employment to the local community. Design considerations
Issues
Wood Straw Render (Lime) >>>How it’s made • Life cycle cost
• Maintenance cost
Aspirations
• Create a highly sustainable
development
• Overall goal to reduce CO2
A manufacturing process known as the
emissions
‘flying factory’ was used to produce It takes 3 hours to make 1
the modular cladding system. Rather Approaches
straw-bale panel.
than fabricating the straw-bale panels in The College brief is for the new
a distant factory, panels were
Each full height panel is 13 building
prefabricated in a local barn using meters long and weighs to achieve a minimum BREEAM
local labour and delivered ready to be almost 2 tons. rating of
put in place. ‘Excellent’.
There are a number of design
The solid vertical components of the facade are
proposed to be formed from straw-bale panels. A
choices which will influence the
typical straw-bale panel is made of three natural buildings environmental impact
and sustainable materials: timber, straw and lime and overall sustainability,
render. however these can be classified
The straw element provides the necessary into two main categories:
insulation value for the panel. The strategy is to
use locally sourced straw from a neighbouring
farm for the infill of the components.
1 Minimising energy
The timber element will be sustainably sourced, consumption
cross-laminated timber that provides structural • Building orientation and facade
integrity for the panel. It will need to be stained articulation
The timber cross-laminated frame can use ‘off- to ensure it weathers gracefully over time. • Material selection
cuts’ from the lumber mill. The lime render is a breathable coating for the • Thermal mass
straw and protects it from moisture and the
external environment. It also reduces the
• Heat recovery
MATERIALITY>>> PROPOSE greenhouse gas effect. Over its lifetime, due to the
cycle of lime changing from limestone to 2 Low or zero carbon
quicklime and back to limestone again, most of energy source
the CO2 released during the manufacturing • Combined heat and power
process is re-absorbed during the lifetime of the
plaster, thus being close to carbon neutral. The
internal face of the straw-bale panel will be
covered with ply lining. THEORY: ENVIRONMENTAL>>> PROPOSE

16. With society today
taking an ever more
greener approach to
the way we live and
build our environment,
more and more
alternative approaches
to construction are
being applied.
The innovative and
bespoke facade
cladding design pushes
the boundaries of
current straw-bale Bales are stacked vertically into long wooden
construction technology boxes, which are waterproofed and fitted to the
delivering a modern, face of the building. The sides of the boxes will be
distinctive building visible and eventually weather down to a silvery
while using one of the grey colour > > >
oldest construction
materials - straw. This is
used as insulation >>>Construction
within a curtain wall, in Timber
which each panel
covers every floors of Straw Bale spandrel panel
the building in one (compacted Internal
prefabricated piece.
Each straw-bale panel
) grade
Internal
consists of a cross- timber External
laminated timber frame back board Operable
filled with compressed grade window
straw and finishes with timber
render for a natural
look to the external
face. The breathable Glazed opaque
coating prevents decay spandrel panel
and protects the straw Timber cap
from the external Inside to hold
environment.
This particular render Fixed window
technique allows the board
building to contribute to
the reduction in CO2 Render on
emissions, as well as
making the building
cementitious Timber fin
close to carbon neutral. Board
Outside
Lime render
>>>The components (Straw-bale
behind)
Straw-bale panels Timber frame/fins Windows
The straw-bale panel consists of The timber frames and fins, where The window detail consists
a timber sub-frame filled with exposed, are protected by a light of operable and fixed
compressed straw. The external stain. This will prevent the timber units mounted between
face is rendered with lime for from rotting or becoming the straw-bale panels or
natural finish, while the internal discoloured (turning grey) through timber fins. The window
face is lined with timber. These exposure to the sun. It is intended units will have spandrel
panels will be prefabricated in to use a stain that will retain as panels to conceal slab >>>Typical cladding detail
storey-high units and installed much of the natural feature of the edges. These will have an
as a unitised cladding system. timber as possible, while affording opaque glass finish.
sufficient weather protection.
STRUCTURE & MATERIALITY>>> PROPOSE

17. A key aspect of my regeneration proposal is to
strengthen the image and pride that people have
in their area. Key to this is genuine community
engagement, the creation of ‘a sense of place’
and by making sure that decisions on the area’s
future are transparent and sustainable.
1. Revitalising the back to back housing stock
-knocking through individual dwellings to form one
larger, more suitable living environment
-creating alternating green spaces between terrace rows
→ pedestrianising and privatising one row-creating a
communal garden and allowing access for services on
the opposite side.
2. Utilising the area recently demolished adjacent to
Brown Lane:
-creating a landscaped ‘core’ to the community leading
off from the shared space of Top Moorside and Holbeck
Moor.
-this area increases the number of green spaces
available to the community, as well as a place for
communal events to be held.
3. The proposal for a new high school/college for the
community-to be situated adjacent to the existing
Ingram Primary School.
4. Extending the allotment area to provide greater
opportunity for the whole community to be part of a
more sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
5. Revitalising Holbeck Moor-creating an ‘urban forest’
6. Greening over the motorway-reconnecting the north
of Holbeck to the surrounding areas. This includes
reconfiguring the road to the south of Top Moorside
eliminating direct access to the motorway at this point
and reducing traffic flow within the residential area.
7. Opportunity to replenish the housing stock within the
area; utilising the former Matthew Murray School site to
create a new residential area.
8. Utilising the old viaduct and creating a direct green
link for pedestrians and cyclists to the city centre.
9. Introducing a new construction college and community
centre to Holbeck; creating a place for the [people and a
resource to ‘re-build their community.
>>>Holbeck Masterplan & Urban Strategy 1:10000 THE OVERALL STRATEGY>>> PROPOSE