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Stall risers 2.3.12
Stallrisers arc the solid panels below the shop window. They can be
Window frames and doors 2.3. 14
The design of these element~
useful to provide a visual base to the shopfront; to screen
within the shopfront allows the
unattractive floor areas; to produce an element of horizontal unity in
most scope for creativity and
the streetscene; to bring displays of goods closer to the shopper and
individual design. Through the
to protect the shop window from damage. It should be care-fully
use of interesting shapes and
proportioned in relation to the shopfront as a whole and should be
proportions, colour, quality
constructed in good quality, hard wearing materials.
materials and lively w indow displays, a distinctive shop front
2.3.13
The base of the pilasters or existing traditional stall risers in adjacent
can be created which will form
units shou ld determine the height of any new stallriser. The general
part of a visually interesting
design and details of mouldings and sills should respect the
street scene.
architectural period of t he property. The materials for the st.allrisers and upstands should respect the main building and shopfront.
2.3. 15
Imitation historical styles in a
Acceptable materials include; timber, stonework, brickwork to mat ch
building of a different date are
upper facades, painted smooth render, slate, matt finish tiles or good
inappropriate. For example t he
quality terracotta.
use of th e Georgian st yle in Victorian or Edward ian properties should be avoided.
2.3.16
The scale and proportion of window frames, glazing bars and door locations should respond to the proportions of the upper floors of the building and the elevational design of the street. The vertical proportions and narrow bay widths of the older premises should be emphasised by using glazing bars or mullions to divide windows into vertically pro portioned sections, so avoiding large panes of glass. The hori7. ontal li nes found within the shopfront should be lined up, such as ~Lal lriser sills to door panels and clerestory to fan lights.
