D5 Architects LLP - Projects
09/10/2009Portsmouth Ferry Terminal
Value: £9.7m (2009)
Area: 4400mm2
Contract: JCT Standard Form
Role: Lead Designer, Architect RIBA Work Stage C > L
Client: Portsmouth City Council
Sector: Transportation
D5 won the commission through a competitive interview process with lead consultant Halcrow. The brief for the project was to create a new Terminal, providing a customer experience of an Airport to attract more continental ferry passengers and a growing cruise liner operation. The simple form of the design uses self-finish, durable, long life materials to ease maintenance and a clear span structure to maximise future flexibility. Internally the building has been arranged to be as intuitive to use as possible with a simple pallet of durable materials and large legible spaces requiring minimal way finding signage. The building also houses retail and refreshment units, including a 1st floor bar with external terrace offering views over the docks and harbor. Work commenced on site in early 2010 and will be complete for the 2011 summer season.