Fort Brockhurst Market - Digital Pamphlet

FORT BROCKHURST MARKET

CIRCULARITY IN RESIDENCE

CONTENTS FIGURES’ LIST

Page 04: A quick introduction of Gosport Page 06: Gosport’s history Page 08: Gosport in data Page 10: Northern Gosport’s Urban Strategy Page 12: Urban Masterplan Sketch Page 14: 18th Sustainable Development Goal

Page 16: Masterplan, Sections and Urban Axonometric

Page 18: Floor Plans

Page 20: Sections

Page 22: Structural Axonometric

Page 23: Market Views

Page 24: Bay Section

Page 25: External Views

Page 26: Perspective Illustration

Page 28: Phyisical Model

Fig. 01: External Render (Front Cover)

Fig. 02: Sally, Illustrated Character

Fig. 03: Hampshire Flag (Source: Wikipedia)

Fig. 04: Map of Gosport

Fig. 05: Population Infogaphic

Fig.06: Palmerston Forts Collage

Fig.07: Data Visualisations

Fig.08: Perspective Urban Diagram

Fig. 10: United Nations SDGs (Source: Durr Group)

Fig.11: The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs (Source: Postcard Finder)

Fig.12: Charter of the New Urbanism (Source: Amazon UK)

Fig.13: Urban Sketch

Fig. 14: 18th SDG Logo

Fig.15: Urban Scenario/ Collage

Fig. 16: Urban Masterplan (1:1000)

Fig.17: Urban Sections (1:2000

Fig. 18: Urban Axonometric

Fig20: Ground floor

Fig.21: First Floor

Fig.22: Third Flor

Fig.23: Section B-B

Fig. 24: Section A-A

Fig. 25: Structural Axonometric

Fig.26: Market Render (Back View)

Fig.27: Market Render (Front View)

Fig.28: Bay Section (1:50)

Fig.29: Aerial Render

Fig. 30: Accessible Landscape Render

Fig.31: Urban Perspective Illustration

Fig, 32: Physical Model

Fig. 33: External Render (Back Cover)

“Hello, I’m Sally and I’ve lived in Gosport for all my life! Are you a visitor? Let me take you on a journey through our beloved town!

Gosport is a coastal town in Hampshire, England, very close to Portsmouth Harbour. We are known for our rich maritime history, symbolised by the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS Alliance.

Gosport is dotted with historical attractions, such as the Palmerston Forts and Stokes Bay. On our waterfront, you can often spot people sailing, boating or just enjoying the scenic view.

I am sure you will enjoy your stay in Gosport!”

GOSPORT DATA SHEET

“Our history has always been underlined by maritime and military significance. Gosport was founded in the 12th century and became a vital port for the Royal Navy. During World War II, it suffered extensive bombing, damaging thousands of homes and killing many civilians.

It took a while for our town to recover, however, it was possible thanks to extensive housing projects and industrial diversification.

Despite economic shifts and defense closures, Gosport evolved, growing to a population of 82,000 by 2022.”

Population: 16,000

By 1801, Gosport had 7,000 residents, growing to 16,908 by 1851. Overcrowded within old walls, it expanded into Alverstoke

Population: 16,000 to 30,000

Gosport’s first library opened in 1891. Epidemics of smallpox (1887) and typhoid (1898) led to many deaths. Sewers completed in 1904.

Population: 32,000 to 50,000

In the 1920s, Gosport became a Borough, built council houses, opened a hospital, and transitioned from trams to buses.

Population: 32,000 to 50,000

During WWII, 500 houses were destroyed and 111 civilians killed in Gosport. Post-war, the economy shifted from shipbuilding to electronics and manufacturing.

Population: 32,000 to 50,000

Between 1958-1966, bombed areas in Gosport saw new flats, a town hall, road improvements, and the first zebra crossing.

Population: 80,000

In the 1970s-80s, Gosport saw new housing, public facilities, and infrastructure. Job losses followed defense closures. Population reached 82,000 by 2022.

Follow me and let’s take a walk through our many heritage forts!

Slowly, though, my legs are aching!

AGE

“Enough of the past now. Gosport is a lovely place to live however, it deals with a considerable amount of issues.

Here in Gosport, we see many people commuting out of town for work, showing that jobs are scarce locally. Our population is mostly older people like me, which means there’s a growing need for healthcare and social services. We don’t have much ethnic or religious diversity, making our community quite homogeneous. Many of our residents only finished school up to their GCSEs, which affects job prospects and our local economy. Health-wise, we’re struggling with higher rates of teenage pregnancy, obesity, and heart disease compared to the rest of England.

Who can help us solve these problems?”

TOTAL CO2 EMISSIONS (2020)

RELIGION

MORTALITY RATE FROM CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

HISTORIC (2011) OUT-COMMUTING DESTINATIONS

“Well, actually, a few months ago, our council hosted a public town hall meeting with an architectural practice, allowing us to voice our concerns and hopes for the future of Gosport.

By considering our views, the architectural practice developed an exciting masterplan to completely revitalize Northern Gosport.

As someone who lives near Fort Brockhurst, I enjoy traveling south, but I would love to see more amenities and attractions in my own neighborhood too.”

Reducing the area allocated to the MOD/ military will open up more economic opportunities for Northern Gosport, which has a lot of untapped potential

Creating a commercial hub in Gosport will boost local economy, create jobs, attract businesses, and enhance residents’ quality of life.

Creating better green spaces, and connecting them through a “green network” will not only improve tourism in the area but also protect native flora and fauna.

Reintroducing wetlands in Gosport will improve flood control, enhance biodiversity, support wildlife habitats, and provide recreational and educational opportunities.

Connecting the various landmarks dotted around Northern Gosport through a heritage walk, will better infomr tourists about the history of the area.

Integrating social housing in Gosport will ensure affordable living, reduces homelessness, promote social inclusion, and support economic stability and community development.

Creating a cycling route that goes trhough the heritage walk and borders the restored wetland shores, could increase the levels of physical activity in Gosport

A new vehicle route to Fareham will improve connectivity, boost local economy, and enhance access to services.

“This was one of the sketches made by the architectural practice and it was displayed in the town hall for all of us to see!

The architects also talked us through what informed their design decisions for the urban masterplan.

The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, The Charter of the New Urbanism and Jane Jacobs’ theory on the failure of town planning.

It is nice to know that the regeneration of our Gosport is based on sound and educated decisions.”

Regenerate Fort Brockhurst through adaptive reuse, with the introduction of a canopy market within its boundaries

“Together, we also came up with Gosport’s very own 18th Sustainable Development Goal – promoting a Circular Economy!

A circular economy means reducing waste, reusing resources, and recycling materials to build a sustainable future for Gosport.

By adopting a circular economy, we can create new jobs, improve education, and enhance health services in northern Gosport.

This strategy involves community engagement, local businesses, and government support to make a real impact.””

Suggest mixed use developments, along the pedestrian road, to diversify the housing typologies in Gosport.

Maintain the existing green corridor that helps to keep the flora and fauna intact.

Existing commercial area into buzzing retail hub, helping existing businesses to be more profitable and attract more customers. Food desert.

Create a pedestrian-only road to encourage a bustling and lively Northern Gosport. This will also decrease reliance on cars, and bring down pollution levels

Central square/ open spaces for people to socialise

Bring the market culture seen in Southern Gosport to the North as well, where people can buy or sell local produce and local artefacts

“As part of the masterplan, one of the roads has been repurposed into a beautiful pedestrian path, leading people from Fort Brockhurst all the way to Fort Elson. It’s going to be a fantastic way to connect our historic sites!

The masterplan also allocated space for urban farms, a market and a tool library.”

SCALE

“How could Fort Brockhurst be regenerated?

A canopy structure sounds like the best option to introduce a new element to Northern Gosport’s skyline withouth damaging the existing heritage fort”

“Finally after many months, we can take a quick look at the finished proposal!

It includes a vibrant market

“Here’s a glimpse into the building: let me tell you a bit more about it. The architectural practice decided to include micro-apartments in the proposal as you can see in the section B-B. Gosport’s population is slowly changing and we need more adaptable housing for young professional, small families and elderly people that still want to live independently. These micro-apartments sit on top of workshop spaces where local artisans can use recycled materials to create sustainable artefacts. How exciting that is !”

“Now that I think about it, I have not been to the theatre in so long! used to love going when I was young, but it is getting harder for me to travel long distances now. The addition of a performance space in the proposal will allow me to pick up this hobby once again. Hopefully, I will get to see my niece perform here one day. ”

“Our intention as a community was to create a new avenue for the people of Gosport while using the least amount of resources possible.

The architectural practice developing this project has decided to use recycled materials for most of the structure, from the recycled corten steel sheets making up the shell mesh to the translucent fibreglass roof. ”

“Here we are in my favourite spot: the canopy market! It is a wonderful spot for local vendors to sell their fresh produce and a place for the community to come together. It was inspired by Els Encants Market in Barcelona by b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos.

Fancy a freshly baked sausage roll?”

“My son just got married recently and has a family already on the way!

Luckily

there are

still few

apartments left to be rented and it would really help his family’s finances.”

“Now that I am older, I have realised how many places are unaccessible for those of us that need walking aid or have an impairment of any kind.

In our discussions with the architectural practice, we wanted the top of Fort Brockhurst to be accessible to everyone. We can now get to it through an elevator in the library and we get to enjoy the beautiful scenery just like everybody else!”

“Well, I think I have to go now! Me and my friend Molly need to get ready for the first theatre show at Fort Brockhurst Market!

I hope you liked this project and can appreciate how it used adaptive reuse to create a new avenue for the people of Gosport.

Don’t forget to pick up some freshly baked scones from the market before you board the ferry!”

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