Royal Military Academy
Art and Culture strategy
Woolwich, London
2006 - ongoing
CLIENT:Durkan Estates
PARTNERS:
McAslan & Partners
Hepher Dixon
Futurecity were originally appointed in 2005 to work on a cultural masterplan for the conversion of the historic Royal Military Academy building in Woolwich. This unique grade II listed building was acquired by developer Durkan Estates for conversion into residential properties comprising a total of 334 houses and apartments, with a mixture of converted and new-build homes.
The site offered numerous place-making ideas, facilities and material for our work from magnificent military architecture, a well documented history, archival material, the parade ground and recreation grounds, the Great Hall, the Chapel and a series of secluded courtyards.
Another key characteristic that makes the development unique is its location in the centre of the Woolwich Common, on the London Cycle Network and route of the London Marathon, part of the Green Chain and close to the 8,000 year old Oxleas Woods.
Secluded, self-contained and self-sufficient are the characteristics of many villages and have been the normal unit of community living in most areas of the world. A village with a population of 700 people has recently been named the best place to live in England. Futurecity's proposal therefore was for an urban village with contemporary interpretations around the Village Hall, the Cricket Club and Communal Gardens, creative industries and cultural partnerships.
2008: Futurecity have now been re-appointed to implement their original proposals.
The site offered numerous place-making ideas, facilities and material for our work from magnificent military architecture, a well documented history, archival material, the parade ground and recreation grounds, the Great Hall, the Chapel and a series of secluded courtyards.
Another key characteristic that makes the development unique is its location in the centre of the Woolwich Common, on the London Cycle Network and route of the London Marathon, part of the Green Chain and close to the 8,000 year old Oxleas Woods.
Secluded, self-contained and self-sufficient are the characteristics of many villages and have been the normal unit of community living in most areas of the world. A village with a population of 700 people has recently been named the best place to live in England. Futurecity's proposal therefore was for an urban village with contemporary interpretations around the Village Hall, the Cricket Club and Communal Gardens, creative industries and cultural partnerships.
2008: Futurecity have now been re-appointed to implement their original proposals.