The proposed design features a large open room with a security desk facing the street, a tea point, office, and storage room. A lighter facade treatment of natural oak louver cladding modernizes the building, extending throughout the island for uniformity. The landscaping scheme integrates the lodge within its context, while the use of prefabricated elements reduces construction duration and disruption to residents.
York Terrace West
The proposal aims to enhance the staff facilities and storage capacity of the porters lodge while improving visibility for security personnel. The design approach is reserved and contextually fitting, incorporating modern elements and a cohesive landscaping intervention. The scheme addresses previous planning concerns and offers a sympathetic and subservient solution to the brief.
Sustainable materials, such as natural oak cladding and a green roof, contribute to reducing the project’s carbon footprint and enhancing insulation. The proposed scheme meets the brief by delivering an upgraded facility with improved quality and size, as well as addressing planning concerns. It is designed to be visually appealing, environmentally friendly, and contribute positively to the streetscape.