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Shops on Railway Street

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Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.

Shops and Offices on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Images: Christopher Tipping
Shops and Offices on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Images: Christopher Tipping
Shops and Offices on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Images: Christopher Tipping
Shops and Offices on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Images: Christopher Tipping
Shops and Offices on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Images: Christopher Tipping
Shops and Offices on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Images: Christopher Tipping
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent.
Some shops and businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping
Shops, Offices and Businesses on Railway Street, Chatham, Kent. Image: Christopher Tipping

 

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…and what about the Station signage…

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If you know Southampton well – you may never really notice the Station signage. Things may be a little tricky if you are a visitor. The arrival and departure from a great sea city like Southampton surely needs a bit of a signage upgrade. I am no typographer and this is a specialist area – but I can’t resist an opportunity –

Approaching Southampton Central Station - would you know that? Southampton Station Quarter North Project. Image: Project Artist Christopher Tipping
Approaching Southampton Central Station – would you know that? Southampton Station Quarter North Project. Image: Project Artist Christopher Tipping
The Station approach from another angle - albeit a very dull day. Not exactly shouting its presence. Southampton Station Quarter North Project. Image: Project Artist Christopher Tipping
The Station approach from another angle – albeit a very dull day. Not exactly shouting its presence. Southampton Station Quarter North Project. Image: Project Artist Christopher Tipping
Just an idea ! Discussion proposal / concept / option for new Station signage. Southampton Station Quarter North Project. Image: Project Artist Christopher Tipping
Just an idea ! Discussion proposal / concept / option for new Station signage. Southampton Station Quarter North Project. Image: Project Artist Christopher Tipping
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…and from the top of Overline House

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Tuesday 15th March 2016

Very much earlier in the project – back in 2012 – one of the Urban Design consultants on the project – I think from Urban Initiatives – managed to get access to the roof of Overline House, which sits adjacent to the train lines and overlooks our site.

A short film from this vantage point can be seen by clicking on this link – Station Quarter from Overline House 

This image is seen below – along with another taken this week from a similar vantage point on the roof.

A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project on Wyndham Place as seen from the roof of Overline House on Blechynden Terrace in 2016 & 2012. 2016 Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping. 2012 Image by Urban Initiatives.
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project on Wyndham Place as seen from the roof of Overline House on Blechynden Terrace in 2016 & 2012. 2016 Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping. 2012 Image by Urban Initiatives.
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project on Wyndham Place as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project on Wyndham Place as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project, Wyndham Place as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project, Wyndham Place as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project - Wyndham Place & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project – Wyndham Place & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project - Wyndham Place & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project – Wyndham Place & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project - Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project – Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project - Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project – Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project - Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project – Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project - Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project – Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project - Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project – Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project - Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping
A section of Southampton Station Quarter North Project – Blechynden Terrace & Station Forecourt as seen from the roof of Overline House, Blechynden Terrace. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping

 

 

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Daniel Monday night ! Local Radio

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“The Daniel Monday night Community show is aired on BR FM 95.6 every Monday interviewing a wide range of guests focusing the arts in Swale”.

Daniel came into one of our creative consultation sessions on 5th February at Sun Pier House and interviewed Francis Knight, the project art consultants and myself – the result can be heard here ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aldxBF0udI&feature=youtu.be

I find it hard to listen to myself – but some of the content of the project comes through here !

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A clear water day in Margate. Margate Steps revisited.

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On 9th May 2014, the Margate Flood & Coast Protection Scheme, aka the Margate Steps will have been officially opened for a year. It is rewarding to see that:

1. The sea defence works are working !…the storms over winter clearly tested the engineering.

2. That the wonderful amenity space we envisaged (over and above its primary function as a sea defence works) would have become such an addition to the Margate sea front environment. I will be posting images and text from the project’s history over the coming weeks.

It was an amazing project to be involved with. I promised myself I would swim off the steps at high tide to celebrate the opening. I missed my opportunity, so am trying again ! Look out for the guy in a wet suit trying hard not to look cold !

A video of Margate Steps can be seen here on its official opening day on 9th May 2013.

Winner: The project was awarded the ‘Community Award’ at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013. This award is for schemes, which deliver their engineering objectives whilst achieving secondary benefits for the surrounding community.

I think we can safely say that Margate Steps has benefitted the community.

The blue text outlined below formed a much larger visual narrative prepared to support & inform the designs for the sea defence works. It is made up  of historic, anecdotal and real time events which occurred along the length of the new sea defences.

Mr Brown led the donkeys on Margate Sands for years...
Mr Brown led the donkeys on Margate Sands for years..The blue text images

TOPOGRAPHIC TEXT BLUE 1 _Page_02

The scale of the new public realm and amenity space which the new steps provided can be seen in the aerial images. Image by Simon Moores
The scale of the new public realm and amenity space which the new steps provided can be seen in the aerial images.
Image by Simon Moores
The scale of the amenity space and public realm which the new sea defences have brought to Margate can be appreciated in this aerial image by kind permission of Simon Moores.
The scale of the amenity space and public realm which the new sea defences have brought to Margate can be appreciated in this aerial image by kind permission of Simon Moores.
A clearwater day on 9th May 2013 when the project was officially opened.
A clearwater day on 9th May 2013 when the project was officially opened.
A clearwater day for the official opening of the project on 9th May 2013
A clearwater day for the official opening of the project on 9th May 2013