The large size of the site allows for the inclusion of varied activities that could be extended to the wider community. A strong local desire for quality public space could comfortably be incorporated into the scheme.
Reginald Parade, the single storey shopping parade on the east boundary of the site, offers the opportunity for conversion into a main entrance gate.
The architectural language of the surrounding buildings, with the exception of the recently renovated shops across Chapeltown Road, is relatively bland. The challenge therefore is to create a building with a strong relationship to its context as the context is weak. Initial thoughts are that the design will be more influenced by the requirements of the brief. The trap to be avoided is designing an incongruous stand alone building with no real relationship to its surrounds.
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