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• PRO
JECT SOUL •
NIGHT OWL
THE REINVENTION FOR THE COMMUNITY OF NORTHERN SOUL
• PROJECT SOUL •
AUTHOR
MARK HUGHES
PUBLISHED
NEWSPAPER CLUBOCTOBER 2012
ISSUE NUMBER 01
PROJECT SOUL is the comprehensive guide to the
REINVENTION of an iconic venue in Wigan Town Centre.
The following newspaper has been produced to create a specific site
analysis for a redevelopment of the Wigan Casino; the one and only
place for an amazing all-nighter during the seventies!
Design Proposal Page 4
Site Context Page 6
Site Location Page 8
Site History Page 10
Existing Materials Page 12
Existing Retail Area Page 13
Site Photographs Page 14
Surrounding developments Page 18
Conservation Area Page 20
Solar Analysis Page 22
SWOT Analysis Page 23
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DESIGN PROPOSAL
“The Heart of Soul” and “Keep the Faith” , are two of the most famous quotes related to the musical entity known as Northern Soul!
The renowned Wigan Casino was voted as the world’s greatest disco during the seventies and led to one of the most influential movements in
the history of dance music. This was not just a club; but a way of life. Many of the people that attended the soul event felt as if they belonged to
a community and did actually travel from venue to venue to get their fix of the dance phenomenon. The chance for many to meet up with their
friends meant the all-nighter at Wigan Casino has been defined by many as the best night around.
Wigan Casino’s atmosphere was primarily generated by the crowd’s yearning to dance to their favourite songs. Many of the people would jump
on the first coach that departed from the bus station that took them to the next venue, and others would go to the local swimming baths to wake
themselves up before proceeding with the day.
I would like to redevelop the Wigan Casino on the original site, adding a contemporary aspect to the design phase, whilst also including green
space (public) and accommodation. The need for accommodation on site would possibly create the complete experience, giving the majority of the
people the option to stay with friends for as long as possible then retire to comfort, whether that be in individual pods or actual bedrooms created
for two or more people.
I would like for Wigan to, yet again, become the central hub for many Northern Soul fans, and with this, the possibility of more tourism to the city
centre allowing the economy around the site to flourish.
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Topography
The centre of Wigan is located on a hill side
with a change in height from the lowest point
at the River Douglas (+31.7m) to the highest
point at the All Saints Church (+43.6m).
The site could have possible overlooking issues
to the west and the east. The existing retail
buildings adjacent to the site will look down on
the site, whilst across the river there are three
tower blocks that make up Scholes Village,
which will also look in to the site.
There are no Tree Preservation Order’s within
the site or the town centre boundary. Any trees
over which measure 7.5cm when measured
1.5m from the ground, within the conservation
area are protected from being topped, lopped
or felled.
Tree Preservation Orders
Information retrieved from Wigan Council Websites conservation area appraisal form.
Lowest and highest levels taken from CAD OS map to determine undulation of site.
The information has been gained by visiting the site and checking the surroundings.
Area of site = 24,716.99 m2 approx.
Perimeter of site = 797.5 m approx.
North to south = 240.88 m approx.
West to east = 191.81 m approx.
There appears to be no protected species
on site that would need conservation. The
surrounding sites are primarily in use as retail
buildings and therefore the surrounding areas
have no issues.
The sites geology consists of superficial
deposits of clay, silt, sand and gravel (alluvium).
The local environment was previously
dominated by rivers.
Data taken from the Digimaps CAD OS map and checked through the Digimaps website.
Images drawn using InDesign CS5
Used Wigan Council’s website to try and find data. Data found on the British Geological Survey website (www.bgs.ac.uk).
Site Boundaries
Over Looking Issues
Site Ecology
Site Geology
SITE CONTEXT
The chosen site is located within the Eastern Gateway of the town centre. The area contains a variety of building uses and built forms creating a
distinct quarter on the fringe of the town centre. The surrounding area has an overwhelming lack of open space for pedestrians to enjoy and relax,
making the town centre very commercial based.
A new development project would create more interest in Wigan town centre, creating more opportunities to fill vacant or derelict premises that
are prominent throughout the Eastern Gateway.
Noise
The majority of the noise produced at the
boundary of the site comes from the A49, as
the road is busy throughout the day.
The site has a near perfect orientation. The
surrounding area allows the site to have solar
gains all year round. Passive design would be
an essential on this site.
The majority of earthquakes are on the western
side of England. Northern britain is also being
lifted due to the ice sheets melting. Wigan has
had the most amount of seismic activity within
the Manchester region over the past 2500
years.
www.earthquakes.bgs.ac.ukInformation gained from visiting the site and walking the perimeter to determine the noise pollution.
Information derived from Revit solar models analysing the solar geometry.
Pollution will primarily be caused from the A49,
because this is the main ring road through
Wigan.
The site is currently being used as a shopping
mall with approximately twenty retail outlets.
The site has never been busy on each of the
occasions visited.
Althought the site was once dominated by
rivers, the only major threat of flooding is
apparent from the River Douglas. The flood
maps indicate that there would be no flooding
even in extreme cases.
Information gained from visiting the site and monitoring vehicular flow.
Information determined by visiting the site and monitoring pedestrian flow.
Information retrieved from www.envronment-agency.gov.uk.
Pollution
Cultural Usage Flood Risk
Seismic Activity
Site Orientation
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Wigan
London
Wigan
Manchester
Liverpool
Preston
SITE LOCATION
England
Lancashire
Wigan is located in an excellent
position surrounded by major
transport links coming from
Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool and
Preston.
The main train line connecting Wigan
and London Euston allows commuters
to move between each location in
approximately two hours.
Motorway
A Roads
B Roads and Street
Wigan Town Centre
Scale 1: 2500
Image Courtesy of Digimaps AutoCAD download
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SITE HISTORY
Wigan Town Centre map showing site
location in comparison to the town. The
map dates from between 1969 - 1996,
and this map shows the Civic Centre
that is still next to the site at tis present
day.
Wigan Town Centre map showing site
location in comparison to the town. The
map dates from between 1924 - 1949,
and this map does not show the Civic
Centre, but stil shows the layout of the
site with a road running through the
centre with entertainment buildings
either side.
Scale 1: 10000
Scale 1: 1250
Image Courtesy of Digimaps History MapImage Courte
sy of Digimaps History Map
Wigan Town Centre map showing site
location in comparison to the town. The
map dates from between 1944 - 1969,
and this map does not show the Civic
Centre. The building labelled ‘Hall’, was
the previous site location for the Casino
Club building just adjacent from the Ritz
Cinema.
Scale 1: 2500
Wigan Town Centre map showing site
location in comparison to the town. The
map dates from between 1848 - 1908,
and this map does not clearly resemble
the town layout in the 1950’s.
Scale 1: 500
Image Courtesy of Digimaps History MapIm
age Courtesy of Digimaps Histo
ry M
ap
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EXISTING MATERIALS
Wigan Town Centre has had a vast development of Architectural styles throughout the centuries, whether that is ‘Grand and Elaborate’ or just
‘Simple and Understated’. WIth this in mind, any further development would have to take in to consideration the surrounding buildings features
and aesthetic style. The majority of the ‘Grand’ developments run along Wallgate, Library Street and King Street West. On the other hand the ‘Simple’
designs are located on Hallgate, King Street, The Wiend and Coopers Row.
The primary building materials for Wigan are: Brickwork, Terracota, Stone, Mock Timer Framing (Tudor)
Brickwork Terracota Mock Timber Framing
The town centre is consistent with the material choices that are always on show possibly restricting the chance for the aesthetics of the town to
develop.
The photographs on this page were taken by the author.
More examples of surrounding buildings and areas
These images show the surrounding area and the array of shops in the vicinity. All of these photographs were taken within a five minute walk of the
site.
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River Douglas
Scholes Village
Standishgate Outdoor Market
Tyldesley Arcade Woodcock Square
Local Indoor Market Market PlaceCrompton Street Shops
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
This photograph shows the site boundary on the west side of the site in
relation to the vehicular access for the proposed site.
A multi-storey car park is conveniently positioned on the southern
side of the site allowing for easy access parking from the A49 that runs
parallel to the site on the eastern boundary.
There is an existing pedestrian footpath that runs through the site that
allows pedestrian access at the rear of the existing Civic Centre.
The entrance to the multi-storey car park has it’s own access road to
reduce congestion from the A49.
The southern part of the site has hoarding erected to protect that part
of the site as it is currently derelict with the opportunity to include this
space in the design.
The main road runs parallel to the site on the western boundary and
therefore safety precautions will need to be acknowledged in the design
proposal.
The photographs on this page were taken by the author. The images imitate the walk around the boundary of the site starting from the west and following the building south.
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The existing building is located right on the boundary of the site with
the pavement leading straight up to the external wall.
The existing structure has a circular car park entry ramp that spirals to
the roof structure. The image was taken from the opposite side of the
A49 showing the size of the structure in relation to the environment. This
view is looking to the south.
The existing building on the site has a variety of material looks trying to
achieve the desired aesthetic of the surrounding structures.
The image represents the size and materiality of the structure. This view
is looking to the west.
The entrance to the upper level parking is accessed via Crompton Street.
The traffic can only flow one way when entering and exiting the spiral
ramp.
The Grand Arcade currently has a deliveries only entrance but this allows
for another possible access road on site.
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The view along the existing western facades showing main pedestrian
footpaths next to the site.
Entering the Grand Arcade to visually see the scale of the building, there
is memorabilia from the Wigan Casino that previously stood on this site.
The existing main entrance feature to the Grand Arcade shopping mall.
Artwork depicting the entrance scene at the Casino Club.
Photograph taken from rooftop car park showing views from the top of
the structure aswell as showing the impressive entrance feature to the
car park.
A pedestrian access/exit is located directly behind the civic centre and
can be easily accessed from the western side of the site (Millgate).
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WIGAN TOWN CENTRE
Map Key
Site Boundary
Commercial Properties
Public and Service Buildings
Mixed Use
Existing Bars and Clubs
River Douglas
Pedestrian Access
Vehicular Access
River Way (A49)
Bus Station
Railway Station
Posts used to restricttraffi c
Scale 1:1250
Image Courtesy of Digimaps AutoCAD download
WIGAN TOWN CENTRE
Site Location
Site Boundary
Listed Buildings
Townscape Merit(not listed)
River Douglas
Conservation Area
City Centre Boundary
Vehicle Right of Way
Upper Car Park (Customers)
Deliveries Access
Main Pedestrian Access
Secondary PedestrianAccess
Multi-storey Car Park(Entrance)
Multi-storey Car Park(Exit)
Imag
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gimaps AutoCAD download
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SOLAR ANALYSIS
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No. Description DateSUMMER EQUINOX
SPRING EQUINOX3 FALL EQUINOX4
8.45 AM WINTER5
SUMMER SOLSTICE 21st June 2012
FALL SOLSTICE 1st September 2012
WINTER SOLSTICE 21st December 2012
SPRING SOLSTICE 21st March 2012
Scale 1:5000
STRENGTH
THREATS
OPPORTUNITIES
WEAKNESS• site is not blocked from solar gains all year round
• undulating topography therefore helping to incorporate a basement
level
• orientation is near perfect for south westerly winds to pass directly
across the site
• open to the elements allowing greywater systems to be included
• minimal noise pollution on north, south and western boundaries
• large site allowing for creative design
• existing car parking facilities
• noise pollution on the eastern boundary from ringway
• open to the elements, therefore need more durable construction
techniques
• solar gains all day
• possibility of wind creating strong drafts or noise pollution
• privacy issues with adjacent buildings overlooking the site
• noise pollution i.e. creating more for the city centre as well as noise
from traffi c
• vandalism from people using the site or clubs near by
• shelter for unwanted people
• dirt pollution
• correct orientation for solar collectors to be fully utilised
• wind vents for passive ventilation strategies
• double skin facade to reduce over heating in the summer months but
also used to keep the building warm during winter
• allow natural daylight in to the full depth of the building
• create garden area in large space
Images drawn using inDesign CS5
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