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Hillview Mixed-Use
Hillview Mixed-Use
Hillview Mixed-Use
Redefining Urban Spaces with Sustainability and Unity
Form+Function Studio has been leading the redevelopment of Hillview Retail Park, located in a strategically significant area of Crumlin Road, North Belfast. Opened in 2001, the 10.5-acre site featured 90,000 sq ft of retail space and 500 car parking spaces but had been underutilized since the closure of Dunnes Stores in 2007. The site's significance grew as a focal point for addressing housing shortages in the area, spurred by requests from Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR).
Peace Wall Integration
One of the most critical challenges of the project was the July Twelfth Parade, which annually runs along Crumlin Road, the dividing line between Protestant and Catholic communities. To mitigate potential conflicts, Form+Function ingeniously incorporated a retail chain as a "peace wall" along the southern edge of the site. This design feature serves as a barrier between the two communities, helping reduce tensions during the parade and supporting the project's role in fostering peace and unity.
Greener Solution and Carbon Reduction
A large part of the existing retail building and car park was preserved in the design to reduce the carbon footprint and embodied energies associated with demolishing and rebuilding. This decision allowed for the inclusion of sufficient residential units to meet the housing needs of North Belfast while balancing sustainability goals and satisfying both the local community and developers.
Mixed-Use Development
The plan includes restored and new-build commercial units, new offices, apartments, a gym, parking, and communal gardens, creating a vibrant, mixed-use space that integrates residential and commercial life. Social spaces and playgrounds were designed to promote community interaction.
Redefining Urban Spaces with Sustainability and Unity
Form+Function Studio has been leading the redevelopment of Hillview Retail Park, located in a strategically significant area of Crumlin Road, North Belfast. Opened in 2001, the 10.5-acre site featured 90,000 sq ft of retail space and 500 car parking spaces but had been underutilized since the closure of Dunnes Stores in 2007. The site's significance grew as a focal point for addressing housing shortages in the area, spurred by requests from Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR).
Peace Wall Integration
One of the most critical challenges of the project was the July Twelfth Parade, which annually runs along Crumlin Road, the dividing line between Protestant and Catholic communities. To mitigate potential conflicts, Form+Function ingeniously incorporated a retail chain as a "peace wall" along the southern edge of the site. This design feature serves as a barrier between the two communities, helping reduce tensions during the parade and supporting the project's role in fostering peace and unity.
Greener Solution and Carbon Reduction
A large part of the existing retail building and car park was preserved in the design to reduce the carbon footprint and embodied energies associated with demolishing and rebuilding. This decision allowed for the inclusion of sufficient residential units to meet the housing needs of North Belfast while balancing sustainability goals and satisfying both the local community and developers.
Mixed-Use Development
The plan includes restored and new-build commercial units, new offices, apartments, a gym, parking, and communal gardens, creating a vibrant, mixed-use space that integrates residential and commercial life. Social spaces and playgrounds were designed to promote community interaction.
Redefining Urban Spaces with Sustainability and Unity
Form+Function Studio has been leading the redevelopment of Hillview Retail Park, located in a strategically significant area of Crumlin Road, North Belfast. Opened in 2001, the 10.5-acre site featured 90,000 sq ft of retail space and 500 car parking spaces but had been underutilized since the closure of Dunnes Stores in 2007. The site's significance grew as a focal point for addressing housing shortages in the area, spurred by requests from Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR).
Peace Wall Integration
One of the most critical challenges of the project was the July Twelfth Parade, which annually runs along Crumlin Road, the dividing line between Protestant and Catholic communities. To mitigate potential conflicts, Form+Function ingeniously incorporated a retail chain as a "peace wall" along the southern edge of the site. This design feature serves as a barrier between the two communities, helping reduce tensions during the parade and supporting the project's role in fostering peace and unity.
Greener Solution and Carbon Reduction
A large part of the existing retail building and car park was preserved in the design to reduce the carbon footprint and embodied energies associated with demolishing and rebuilding. This decision allowed for the inclusion of sufficient residential units to meet the housing needs of North Belfast while balancing sustainability goals and satisfying both the local community and developers.
Mixed-Use Development
The plan includes restored and new-build commercial units, new offices, apartments, a gym, parking, and communal gardens, creating a vibrant, mixed-use space that integrates residential and commercial life. Social spaces and playgrounds were designed to promote community interaction.
Redefining Urban Spaces with Sustainability and Unity
Form+Function Studio has been leading the redevelopment of Hillview Retail Park, located in a strategically significant area of Crumlin Road, North Belfast. Opened in 2001, the 10.5-acre site featured 90,000 sq ft of retail space and 500 car parking spaces but had been underutilized since the closure of Dunnes Stores in 2007. The site's significance grew as a focal point for addressing housing shortages in the area, spurred by requests from Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR).
Peace Wall Integration
One of the most critical challenges of the project was the July Twelfth Parade, which annually runs along Crumlin Road, the dividing line between Protestant and Catholic communities. To mitigate potential conflicts, Form+Function ingeniously incorporated a retail chain as a "peace wall" along the southern edge of the site. This design feature serves as a barrier between the two communities, helping reduce tensions during the parade and supporting the project's role in fostering peace and unity.
Greener Solution and Carbon Reduction
A large part of the existing retail building and car park was preserved in the design to reduce the carbon footprint and embodied energies associated with demolishing and rebuilding. This decision allowed for the inclusion of sufficient residential units to meet the housing needs of North Belfast while balancing sustainability goals and satisfying both the local community and developers.
Mixed-Use Development
The plan includes restored and new-build commercial units, new offices, apartments, a gym, parking, and communal gardens, creating a vibrant, mixed-use space that integrates residential and commercial life. Social spaces and playgrounds were designed to promote community interaction.
Redefining Urban Spaces with Sustainability and Unity
Form+Function Studio has been leading the redevelopment of Hillview Retail Park, located in a strategically significant area of Crumlin Road, North Belfast. Opened in 2001, the 10.5-acre site featured 90,000 sq ft of retail space and 500 car parking spaces but had been underutilized since the closure of Dunnes Stores in 2007. The site's significance grew as a focal point for addressing housing shortages in the area, spurred by requests from Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR).
Peace Wall Integration
One of the most critical challenges of the project was the July Twelfth Parade, which annually runs along Crumlin Road, the dividing line between Protestant and Catholic communities. To mitigate potential conflicts, Form+Function ingeniously incorporated a retail chain as a "peace wall" along the southern edge of the site. This design feature serves as a barrier between the two communities, helping reduce tensions during the parade and supporting the project's role in fostering peace and unity.
Greener Solution and Carbon Reduction
A large part of the existing retail building and car park was preserved in the design to reduce the carbon footprint and embodied energies associated with demolishing and rebuilding. This decision allowed for the inclusion of sufficient residential units to meet the housing needs of North Belfast while balancing sustainability goals and satisfying both the local community and developers.
Mixed-Use Development
The plan includes restored and new-build commercial units, new offices, apartments, a gym, parking, and communal gardens, creating a vibrant, mixed-use space that integrates residential and commercial life. Social spaces and playgrounds were designed to promote community interaction.
Redefining Urban Spaces with Sustainability and Unity
Form+Function Studio has been leading the redevelopment of Hillview Retail Park, located in a strategically significant area of Crumlin Road, North Belfast. Opened in 2001, the 10.5-acre site featured 90,000 sq ft of retail space and 500 car parking spaces but had been underutilized since the closure of Dunnes Stores in 2007. The site's significance grew as a focal point for addressing housing shortages in the area, spurred by requests from Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR).
Peace Wall Integration
One of the most critical challenges of the project was the July Twelfth Parade, which annually runs along Crumlin Road, the dividing line between Protestant and Catholic communities. To mitigate potential conflicts, Form+Function ingeniously incorporated a retail chain as a "peace wall" along the southern edge of the site. This design feature serves as a barrier between the two communities, helping reduce tensions during the parade and supporting the project's role in fostering peace and unity.
Greener Solution and Carbon Reduction
A large part of the existing retail building and car park was preserved in the design to reduce the carbon footprint and embodied energies associated with demolishing and rebuilding. This decision allowed for the inclusion of sufficient residential units to meet the housing needs of North Belfast while balancing sustainability goals and satisfying both the local community and developers.
Mixed-Use Development
The plan includes restored and new-build commercial units, new offices, apartments, a gym, parking, and communal gardens, creating a vibrant, mixed-use space that integrates residential and commercial life. Social spaces and playgrounds were designed to promote community interaction.
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