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The Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical CampusDesign and Access StatementCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustThis is achieved by programmes of visual art, environment and performing arts. More information aboutartists and events can be obtained from the dedicated web sitewww.addenbrookes.org.uk/serv/nonclin/art/visual.html. The hospital also has events programmes forthe performing arts, featuring music and poetry. The hospital has a poet in residence.In addition, art installations can be found throughout the hospital including exhibits around the hospital inthe art walk, sculpture, an archaeology related piece depicted on the floor inside a building and wallreliefs such as that exhibited on CCC's Public Art Audit.Addenbrooke’s has a policy which aims to help humanise the hospital through the use of arts:• by reflecting the outside world, in order to encourage a positive healing environment that affectsthe patients’ thoughts and feelings• arts as a communicator. Arts can reach out to people across the complexities of advancedtechnology and the modern world, and encourage the individual to relate to, relax in and interactwith an alien environment. The arts themselves can stimulate new conversations andinterpretations, as well as providing landmarks for the negotiation of staff, visitors and patientsaround the site• in outreach and education. Addenbrooke’s Arts works closely with artists, schools andcommunity groups, using art as a medium to address issues of health, well-being andperceptions of hospitals. These links with the local community support cultural traditions byproviding artists with a forum to exhibit their work. They also offer arts education within the workplace• through participation. Creative activities within the hospital make the environment more personaland increase the individual’s sense of pride and worth• by providing a chance for everyone to be touched by arts. In our quest for equal opportunities,Addenbrooke’s Arts has the potential to become the most public kind of gallery, stage andconcert hall• by offering patients and staff the opportunity to feedback about the environment and the artsproject, Addenbrooke's Arts can be truly responsive by giving people an environment that theywant.More recently the Trust has delivered a Public Art Strategy for the soon to be completed Elective CareCentre. Various installations were proposed, including:• integrated art, where the art works are built into the fabric of the buildings• second fix art, where large items such as decorative glass screens, murals, mosaics, fabrics,sculptures, banners, hanging sculpture are all secondary elements to the building fabric, and• applied artwork, where items of a less permanent nature such a sculptures, paintings andphotographs can be commissioned throughout the lifetime of the development and as fundingbecomes available.It is envisaged that a similar range of installations could evolve within a Public Art Strategy for CBC.However, public art can be in almost any form and does not have to be a tangible object at thedevelopment, but could be any form of public art which brings people together and creates a communityand cohesion, such as performing arts in the local area, and this can be targeted at different groups,such as children through schools, ethnic minorities and disabled groups.The following framework establishes public art as a significant contribution to the objectives of the overalldevelopment to deliver a scheme which achieves a sense of place and which has a stimulating andeducational environment.47
The Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical CampusDesign and Access StatementPublic Art Framework:The CCC document – Provision of Public Art as Part of New Development Schemes sets out theCouncil's consideration of 'Percent for Art' proposals. Their considerations will depend upon the typeand scale of the project but will always include the following:• appropriateness to public usage and design context• demonstration of good practice with particular reference to project management and equalopportunities• linked education programmes, and• care and maintenance costs.Further the ADF sets out potential contributions within the Southern Fringe. One potential location isrelevant to CBC, item 7 described as 'Proposed Central Open Space within Addenbrooke's 2020development'. The Applicants envisage that the Circus is a possible location for public art, and theDesign Statement describes this area as an 'attractive high quality outdoor environment where peoplecan stop, eat and relax' and continues 'a variety of landscape features and visual stimuli are proposed.These could include water features..'. The exact nature of public art within the scheme will developthrough the public art framework. As required by CCC, the steps the Applicants propose to set out in anoutline framework to deliver the strategy are set out below.1. The first stage is to analyse and survey to understand historical, landscape, social and economiccontext of the area.2. From results of stage one, appropriate public art needs would be identified; both quantitative andqualitative.3. As the masterplan is developed, more detailed analysis of public art requirements would be carriedout. Creation of the masterplan allows analysis to become more site specific, market driven andappropriate to the intended use.4. Debate on Public art is an important part of the planning process and Public Consultation would becarried out at this stage to gain a better understanding of community views and desires.7. They would look to decide on detail of the strategy and on the procurement and deliverymechanism. This could be:a) Overarching framework e.g. Strategic Landscape, Street Furniture, Performing Arts, Lighting,Lump Sum Contribution…..b) Distinct Packages e.g: Sculpture, Architectural Detail……8. Draft design briefs would be provided for a) and / or b)9. These briefs would then be agreed and finalised with Local Authority10. Procurement methods would be considered and confirmed, e.g: Direct Commission, Competition,Artist Agents, and Collaborative Commission (with community/stakeholders). As far as possible thelocal community would be involved in this process.11. It is essential that management of delivery and quality are continuous and in line with design brief.12. After successful provision of public art the developers would organise management/maintenanceand the transfer of responsibility through a commuted sum.In this way the CBC extension would build on the significant contribution which Addenbrooke's alreadymakes towards public art.Practical considerations• CostThe cost of public art can vary enormously according to numerous factors; scale of the piece or pieces ofpublic art, materials used and calibre of artist. It is important also not only to think of the cost of the artistand materials but also to consider installation costs, ground work and necessary lighting. For this reasonit is very difficult to set an amount which should be spent on public art. One piece of public art may bevery large/ running throughout a development but of a more moderately priced material than anotherwhich could be small but very intricately designed and of a more expensive material. Therefore theApplicants feel that setting a prescriptive amount which must be spent will not guarantee delivery of goodpublic art. Through this approach, public art is seen purely as a planning obligation and there is a clearrisk that creativeness will be stifled.5. Following reflection on our research and on the responses put forward during the public consultationthe Public Art Strategy would be drafted.6. The Applicants would approach the Local Authority to gain agreement to the Public Art Strategy.The provision of good public art requires a clear strategy and committed involvement of the responsible,experienced developer, the local community and the local authority.48
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