Massing
Southeast elevation massing analysis
- New chapel lobby replicates the three bays of the existing extension, however now with the entrance centred on the chapel it creates a clear sense of entrance.
- Centre bay contains the recessed timber door on grade with a lower pitched roof to expose more of the chapel
- The two outer bays replicate the vertical Gothic style of the chapel in a lightweight structure as to not distract from the historic style behind. The new entrance has transparent and frosted glass to open up the inner workings of the chapel to The
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Existing (upper) and Proposed (lower) South East Elevation From the Green
A recessed timber door and lightweight transparent connection between the chapel and the hall connects the entire building to the
- Lower window cills, larger windows and direct access into the cafe creates a facade scaled to pedestrians on the adjacent
- As the new entrance lobby is centred on the existing chapel an external footpath provides dedicated access to the hall and
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Existing (upper) and Proposed (lower) Northeast Elevations
Northeast elevation massing analysis
- Chapel lobby is set back from the edge of the pavement and existing building line, to allow for small gathering of people at the entrance without obstructing the
- The brick chapel elevation remains
- A brick facade connection between the existing chapel and the new hall is lower and set back to emphasis the importance of the chapel and
- Treated timber and the glazed window bays within the new hall are inspired by traditional agricultural buildings.
- The hall is intentionally sized so the chapel remains the dominate feature of the
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Existing (upper) anbd Proposed (lower) Northwest Elevation from the Ggarden
Northeast elevation massing analysis
- New hall extends into existing garden
- Treated timber cladding with glazed approach to gable end.
- Glazed bi folding doors open the hall up to the garden creating an extension to the
Southwest elevation massing analysis
- Angled brick wall creates boundary to adjacent
- Form of treated timber hall sits behind angled brick wall.
- The existing building housing the cafe, kitchen and toilets remain unchanged
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Existing (upper) and Proposed (lowe) Southwest Elevations