Climatology Snowfall and Fog days Ordsall experience very few snowfall or freezing temperature days throughout the year ranging on an average of 20 days during the months November to April. The winter days can be long, damp with more frosty clear days. On average for the year, Ordsall is affected by 37 days of fog. During the winter these days are more often and the summer less frequent.
Wind speed
General Weather The General weather Ordsall Hall experience is a temperate climate throughout the year which is often described as Maritime. They consist of mild summers and cold winters which are generally fairly wet. However the weather is highly changeable and unpredictable, and due to the recent activity in climate change this will become more diverse. Occasionally due to high pressure systems summers can experience extremely high temperatures and the winter’s extremely cold temperatures but these do tend to pass quite quickly. The Average Summer Temperature = 15 degrees The Average Winter Temperature = 4 degrees
The humidity average for Ordsall ranges from 71% in the summer months and 87% in the winter months.
Rainfall
The wind speed is quite low around Ordsall around 16mph or less. However the location has been subjected to high winds up to 60mph in the past which you will need to take into account as strong winds can cause serious damage no only to existing buildings but also to temporary instalments.
The location which Ordsall Hall is situated in receives on average 240 days of rain a year with a precipitation average of 69mm. Considerations need to be taken with any outdoor instalments within the grounds of the hall as flooding may occur where the old moat runs due to the drainage problems.
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During the 2011 Restoration of Ordsall Hall the gardens were re-landscaped within a 4 month period. Within the garden there were many features which were included in the design. Over 30 tonnes of soil were shifted, 50 cubic meters of mulch spread out and over 1000 lavender and box plants carefully arranged into the knots and hedges. As there are no gardens layout records prior to the 19th Century. The garden has been newly designed by landscape architects from Urban Vision, and have pay tribute to the many styles of planting including Tudor, world war ll, 18th Century and contemporary with named varieties of flowers, herbs and vegetables dating from the periods and introducing colourful boarders, coldframes, additional fruit trees and ornamental grasses planted on the banks of the moat.
Dig For Victory Garden To the west side of the building is the Dig for Victory Garden this was created to encourage people to grow their own and show case World War varieties such as ‘Homeguard’ potatoes and ‘Kelvendon Wounder’ peas. This is kept productive all year with the addition on winter salads, peas, root vegetables and onions. This garden is now home for two ‘orphan varieties of heritage vegetables.
Agriculture
The Gardens
The Orchard Leading on from the know Garden is the Orchard which is planted with a mixture or 18th century inspired fruits e.g. Pears, apples, black mulberries, alpine strawberries, apples.
Knot Garden One of the gardens highlights is the recreation of a Tudor style Knot Garden that is planted with box hedging in the quatrefoil shape to make compartments which are planted with cotton lavender and lavender ‘Hiscote. This style was popular in the late Tudor time. The quatrefoil is old French for ‘four leaf’. The Radcliffe’s liked the simple grace of the quatrefoil; this has been taken from the walls and the great hall and then has been added for the main feature in the gardens.
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The Moat
The Bridges provides a viewing point for the moats outline and the two pieces of art work ‘Causeway Edge’ which is red stone monument with poetry carved into it to mark the position of the old moat causeway and the ‘swans’ which is a family of swans carved into green oak. The sites archaeology is shown through the collection or artifacts and a stone pathway marks out the outline of the old barn and farm building. This is used to visualise the halls rural past. As the moat has been filled in and covered with grass it does have one problem which is drainage and where the moat once was does have a tendancy to flood. This is a concideration which you must think about when planning any outdoor event or adding any form of temporary stucture.
The picnic Area This area is where people can take time to relax where you can see the trees which have been covered with yarn bombing which is knitted bunting triangles. This was initially about reclaiming and personalizing sterile or cold public places.
Agriculture
The location of the moat is outlined with a dip in the landscaped grass and features two low wooden bridges which are accompanied by art work ‘Swans’ and ‘Causeway Edge’ by the artist John Kennedy and ‘Timeline’ by Lesley Fallais. The subtle change in landform provides an interpretation of the 14 Century moat that once existed.
Heritage garden The Heritage garden is planted with edible plants, producing a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetables all of which can be traced back to Medieval and Tudor Times. Within this garden you can find Asparagus pea which was first recorded in 1596, Red Orach from the 17th Century, Nasturtium which was use in 1597 and white carrots which were used in the 16th Century.
The Herb Garden Around the front of the building you will pass through the Herb Garden which has white Hyssop, Pennyroyal, woodland germander and chamomile and horseradish just to name a few. The whole South East side of the hall runs the timeline garden with art work by Lesley Fallais. The timeline uses key events, memories and artefacts to reflect on the people who have represented the hall in the past and present. Words, images and objects relating to the history of the hall have be cast in bronze resin carved and etched into stone paving and built into permanent sculptural timeline for Ordsall Hall.
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Coats Of Arms
Roof Space Roof Space
Great Chamber
Temporary Exhabition Space
The Reception Area (ground floor) The Great Hall (ground floor) The Fredrick Shields Gallery (first floor) Star Chamber Great Hall
Kitchen Exhibit
Entrance
North West Facing When the sun begins to set in the west the North West side of the hall will slightly benefit. The sun rays are much cooler than that of sunrise and midday however will create a warm glow to the interior rooms heating this side. This will benefit curtain rooms such as:
Frederic Shields Gallery (exhabition Space)
First Floor
Education room & Events ‘gear up’ space
As the sun moves round through the day the rooms which are located on the South West side of the hall (the Kitchen on the ground floor and the office space on the first floor) will benefit from the sun in the midday to the late afternoon. Visitors in these rooms will also be able to experience the evening sunsets. Shaded areas will be the North East facing sides of the hall, again in the summer for longer and shorter in the winter.
Reception, Shops & Refreshments
Ground Floor
Sun Study
South West Facing
Roof Space
Second Floor
The morning sun will cast shadows on the North west side of the building which could make this area shaded and cold for a short period in the summer but longer in the winter.
The shaded areas will be the South East facing side of the hall which can become very cold Yet again like the sunrise, the sunset will create a beautiful evening setting for the hall.
North East Facing The North East side of the building benefits least out of all four side yet does still have sunlight but very limited. These sides remain the coolest throughout the whole of the day.
Ordsall Hall is South East Facing and benefits from natural daylight at all times of the day. The sun path in the sky changes depending on the time of year. E.g. the summer path is bigger, higher and longer lasting whereas the winter sun is shallow and is relatively shorter in duration.
South East Facing The South East Facing side of the hall will benefit from longer periods of sunlight from morning to midday. This will not only naturally light the interior rooms but will also help heat the rooms when the weather is clear. This will make the entrance to the grounds look more appealing to visitors as it will illuminate the halls setting. The rooms which will benefit from the morning sun are: The Great Hall (ground floor) The Star Chamber (ground floor) The Great Chamber (first floor) The Coats of Arms (second floor) The Fredrick Shields Gallery (first floor)
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The Tudor Manor House, Ordsall Hall, is known for its phenomenal reputation for ghost haunting activity, from responsive bangs, to people being grabbed and even poltergeist activity on many occasions. The Attic is known to be the most unwelcome of all rooms where people have fled to get away from the disturbing feelings and encounters which have been present. The most famous ghost is the White Lady which is known for walking around the Great Hall, Star Chamber and the Hall grounds. People have said that it could be one of two women: The white lady could possibly be Margret Radclyffe who died in 1599 from a broken heart following the death of her brother and it is said that she waits night after night for his return from battle. It’s said that you can hear her whispers within the hall.
Or a jilted bride from the once adjacent St Cyprian’s Church. She had been rumoured to have jumped to her death from the balcony in the Great Hall. Another is a child which drowned and is responsible for the cries which are often heard
Events
Ghost Investigation Nights
Today Ordsall Hall has added Ghost cameras to the most haunted parts of the hall. This is so people from around the world can keep watch for the happenings of the hall and their famous residents. The ghosts which inhabit the hall are known to be varied and diverse and have come from different time frames but are not effect be the presence of each other. Overnight ghost hunts have been taking place where you can experience what happens within the hall through the hours of the night. Some people which have visited the hall have been so badly affected that they are unable to return. During the visit you will investigate many frightening spaces and haunted rooms and it will be a ghost haunt that you will never forget, experiencing chilling and spine chilling emotions, temperature changes and feelings of being watched and touched.
Weddings and Civil Partnerships Ordsall Hall is Salford’s oldest wedding venue and creates a truly stunning venue. Ceremonies take place on Fridays and Saturdays and the hall will be given exclusively to you for this special day. The Capacity for the weddings can accommodate up to 86 guests for the ceremony, and along the timeline walkway is ideal for a summer drinks reception. Hire fee of £950.00 which includes: Maximum hire of hall for 3 hours additional fees apply if needed for longer. Dressed top table with flower arrangements and one pedestal arrangement Gilt banqueting chairs Red carpet in the Great Hall Star Chamber for the bride to meet the registrar Background music provided throughout the day Access to the whole hall and garden for wedding photographs Parking for all guests. When it comes to food the hall is not able to accommodate hot food. This needs to be brought in from an outside source this is something you would need to take into account when planning an activity/wedding. Yet Canopies and drink are able to be made within the hall.
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Facilities – Two Meeting rooms – The Markendale Room - In the east wing, one of the oldest parts of the building. This room can accommodate up to ten people. This is a peaceful room and is a mix of the old and new styles and has view across the new timeline walkway in the garden. Maximum of 10 people boardroom style. The Radclyffe Room – This was built in 1639 and has recently been stripped to show the original brick work. This room and be laid out in many formations and is equipped with a screen that can be used s an interactive whiteboard for presentations. Maximum of 20 boardroom style or horseshoe style, maximum of 35 theatre style, maximum of 30 workshop style. The great hall – 70 people conference style No more than 20 people in some areas of the house. Room Hire Charges - £45.00 for morning or afternoon maximum of three hours - £80 for a full day hire The rooms are available from 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.
Exhibitions Ordsall Hall is known for having various exhibitions within the hall such as: A Curious Old house - which exhibited extracts and fragments on interesting subjects elated to Ordsall hall including portraits and anecdotes. Hitched: Wedding clothes and customs – Exploring the history of marriage and the customs surrounding it from Victorian times to the present day. Salford’s sporting stars – Showing people some of the old sports which are connected to Salford from skating to archery, bull baiting to falconry. Worn to be wild – This is a costume exhibition inspired by the wildlife of Britain combined with a specific era of fashion. And many more to come.
Community involvement
The Homing in project
School Programmes have expanded within the hall making use of the gardens offering hands on experience. School children will be working with and exploring the world of plants and how they work, exploring rocks and soils to help develop their understanding and the history of the hall gardens. Community projects While Ordsall Hall was closed for the redevelopment of the building, staff and volunteers worked on many projects inspired by the hall. Now the hall has reopened the hall continues to work with groups within Salford on a variety of art related workshops and projects. The Hall Is working closely with the local schools to educate the children.
Ordsall Hall worked with Salford young carers on the development of an exhibition which would exhibition at the hall. Young people were inspired to explore their own lives and homes in Salford. Throughout the project the young people worked with a photographer to develop technical skills to take images to add into the exhibition. During the project the young people shared and reflected their own experiences and those of the carers. The exhibition was to reflect a real celebration of the young people and their valuable contribution they make to their families and city.
Dancing the Past to life
Children from 6 schools across Salford worked with the hall and professional dance artist Rachel Towe to create many choreographed dances which were inspired by stories, artefacts and events which have taken pace in and around the hall throughout the history of the hall.
The Ordsall Ball (of Wool) This was a community project to show demonstrations of traditional craft and taster sessions of wool and yarn crafts. This is where people were encouraged to donate knitting and crochet of any size, shape or pattern to help yarn bomb the Orchard and Star Chamber. Yarn bombing is a type of graffiti where objects and buildings are covered in colourful knitting. Ordsall Hall is taking part in this activity to bring the hall back to life.
Events & Community Involvement
Ordsall Hall Room Hire And Capacities
Ordsall Hall Oral Histories While the hall was closed the staff working with local people to record memories and stories of Ordsall and the hall itself. Getting the community involved with the next part of history for the building and surrounding area for the next generations to hear. And many more take place this is just a few.
Workshops The Polystyrene Printing workshop This is where they use to patterns within the hall as inspiration for printing. Stain glass Workshop Find out about the techniques used to make stain glass and make you own design.
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The times the licence authorises the carrying out of licensable activities are:
Premises Licence
Opening hours for Monday to Friday are from 10.00 till 16.00
Performance of Plays – Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 24.00
Opening Hours for Sunday are from 13.00 – 16.00
Exhibition of Films – Monday to Sunday 09.00 - 24.00
Ordsall Hall may be opened to the Public occasionally on a Saturday or on an evening for an event such as a concert of performance. The Hall is also available for hire for private functions such as wedding, drinks receptions, performances, conferences and meetings. These events will not be open to the public.
Indoor Sporting Events – Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 24.00
Ordsall Hall 322 Ordsall Lane Salford M5 3AN
Food and drink may be offered for sale to people attending private events which run through the night. This will be events such as overnight ghost investigations. Hot food will be supplied through the onsite refreshments are in the hall. This area serves hot drinks, cakes and sandwiches, ice cream and biscuits. These events need are all ticketed and numbers are strictly controlled.
Performance of Live Music – Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 24.00 Playing recorded Music – Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 24.00 Performance of Dance – Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 24.00 Provisions of Facilities for making Music – Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 24.00 Provisions of Facilities for Dancing – Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 24.00 Provision of late night Refreshments – Monday to Sunday 23.00 – 05.00
Licencing Act 2003 Premises Licence Licence Number – 092872
Premises Licence
Opening times of the premises:
Supply of Alcohol – Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 24.00
Mandatory Conditions Door Supervision Where the premises licence includes a condition that at specified times one or more individuals must be at the premises to carry out a security activity, the licence must include a condition that each individual must be authorised to carry out that activity by a licence granted under the Private Security Act 2001 or be entitled to carry out that activity by virtue of section 4 of that Act. This will not apply where premises has a premises licence authorising plays or films; or on any occasions when the premises are being used.
Prevention of crime and disorder
Prevention of Public nuisance:
An adequate number of trained staff will be onsite at all times – they will be in regular communication with each other through radios. For larger events stewards will be employed to prevent crime and disorder.
Admittance to the evening events will be through tickets or ticket reservation or private events only – they will not be open the general public.
Public Safety Strategys for the hall had been written and has taken into account exit routes and safety of the visitors and staff within the hall. Strict guidelines are in place for the number of people allowed in the hall at one time. CCTV systems are in operation which covers the hall and the grounds.
Use of the outside areas to be limited for licenced activities from 9am to 9pm Noise levels for all activities should not exceed 55 dB LAeq from 09:00 to 23:00, 50dB from 23:00 to 00:00 and 45dB from 00:00 to 09:00, with the possible exception of 2 events per year, as authorised by the Environmental Protection team after consultation (minimum 4 week prior notice).
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The location of the Great Hall is where plays, Films, Indoor Sporting Events, Live music and performances of Music will take place. The consumption of alcohol is only allowed within the Great Hall and reception/ refreshment area.
Where licence authorises supply of alcohol under the authority of a DPS
1. At any time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or 2. At any time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence has been suspended. Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds the licence.
Exhibitions of Films 1. Where a premises licenced authorises the exhibition of films, the licence must include a condition requiring the admission of children to the exhibition of ant film to be restricted in accordance with this section.
(b) The relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this subsection applies to the film in question. Admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made to the licensing authority.
2. Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.
4. In this section “Children” means persons aged under 18; and “Film classification body” means the person designated as the authority under section 4 of the video recording Act 1984 (c.39) (authority to determine suitability of video for classification)
3. Where (a) The film classification body is not specified in the licence, or
Mandatory Conditions (4 and 5) apply form the 1st October 2010 4. – (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol. (2) The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request before being served alcohol, identification bearing the photograph, date of birth and holographic mark.
Key Exterior information Areas which Plays And performances may take place.
Premises Licence
No supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence
Area where alcohol may be consumed during private events
5. The responsible person shall ensure that – (a) Where ant of the following alcoholic drink sold or supplied for consumption on the premises (other than alcohol drinks sold or supplied having been made up in advance ready for sale or supply in a securely closed container) it is available to customers in the following measures – (i) Beer of cider : ½ pint (ii) Gin, rum, vodka or whiskey: 25ml or 50ml and (iii) Still wine in a glass 125 ml: and (b) Customers are made aware of the availability of these measures.
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Ground Floor Within Ordsall Hall there are 11 fire exits situated on the ground floor this enables staff and visitors to have adequate exiting points to lead them to outdoor safety. Due to the amount of wood used within the building a large amount of exists is necessary. Fire exits are placed throughout the build so you do not need to cross floors to find another means of exit. Due to the large open overhead space in the Great hall this could lead to a quick spread of fire onto other floors. Would the hall benefit from large fire blankets which would come down along the walls in the situation of a fire so to contain the fire? The Exits are highlighted with red and blue arrows.
First Floor
All staff and visitors are able to exit through all exits yet where I have highlighted the exits in blue show the accessible points for people in wheelchairs. This is something you will need to take into account when designing any event to be held within the hall. Wheel chair access into the Star Chamber means they have to exit the building through the main entrance and re-enter through a side door to the room. This is due to the steps exiting the Great Hall into the chamber. This is another aspect which you need to take into account for the circulation of
First Floor
Fire Evacuation
Second Floor
Fire Exit stair wells are highlighted in red.
Ground Floor
On the first floor there are three staircases which staff and visitors have access to, to evacuate this floor. These are on the east and west side of the building as well as in the Frederic Shields Gallery (Exhibition space). The East Stair well has a refuge point for people in wheelchairs this is where they can safely wait for help to arrive. With the refuge point they can only hold one person this could be a problem if more space is needed for another person. Another problem with this point is that it is made from wood this will cause danger to people after a curtain amount of time. This is the only refuge point on this floor and is not accessible from the other side of the building. This means from the Frederic Shields Gallery and the rest of the west side of the building there is no wheelchair refuge point and they would have to wait alongside and wait for help which could potentially block exits.
Fire Info Key
Fire Alarm Call Point Fire Alarm Sounder Fire Extinguishers
Heat or Smoke Detector
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Fire extinguishers
These are located at the main entrance and in the east side of the building just outside the stairwell area. Fire Exits
The Hall is equipped with a variation of different fire extinguishers these are: Water – Wood, Cloth, Paper, Plastic, Coal, Fires involving solids.
All Fire exits are marked with a green fire exit sign All Fire exit doors are marked with a blue fire door sign
Foam – Limited number of liquid fires.
Fire doors All fire doors open in the direction of escape within the stair wells yet some of the exits on the ground floor open inwards. This is something you will need to look at if you have 60 people or more people within curtain areas as they would need to open outwards.
C02 – Liquids such as grease, fats, oils, paint, petrol. But no chip or fat pan fires. This is clean, effective and safe on live electric equipment. Powder – Wood, Cloth, Paper, Plastic, Coal etc, Fires involving solids. Liquids such as grease, fat, oils, paint, petrol etc, but no chip or fat pan fires. The Extinguishers are located throughout the building mainly near the fire exits on the ground floor, then scattered on the first and second floor.
Second Floor Fire Exits are highlighted in red
At the bottom of each Stairwell there is a fire exit. This means there is no need to enter back into the main areas of the building which can cause danger to people within the building. Therefore you can exit safely.
For the second floor there are two fire exit stairwells these are on the east and west and lead to the first floor stairwells. These are both linked with lifts which are not to be used in an event of a fire.
Once you have exited the building you will then need to continue to the fire assembly point.
Fire Evacuation
Fire Alarm Panels
The stairwell on west side of the building has a refuge point where people in wheelchairs can wait for help. The same with this waiting are there is only adequate space for one person with could be a potential problem if there is another person which need to wait.
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As there are only curtain areas which you can use for Events within the hall I have chosen this for the main dining area as it’s a main feature within the hall and given adequate space for tables.
Design Proposal - Interior Dining Area
The Great Hall and Interior lighting
Within the interior of the hall the lighting is made up from a lot of cast iron fittings. This I have continued through my design by adding free standing floor candle stands. These are electric and are situated near the plug sockets within the room. These are used as naked flame is not allowed in the all due to the amount of wood which the hall is constructed with. These are positioned out of the walkaways of the staff and guests. The final added lighting I had added on the raised part of the hall. For this I have used a pre-existing light fixture which I have moved to create a main striking feature to the hall when you enter. I have chosen all this lighting as I wanted to create an ambient glow to the room. The candles on the tables are to give a more intimate feel for the guests. At the back of the hall there is a large painting on the wall. This I want to cover up using matching curtains to create a more professional fine dining experience and a softer appearance to the hall. This will also give the chandelier a perfect back drop for it to stand out.
Flooring
As the flooring could be damaged the constant traffic of people and any spillages which could be made which could potentially stain the floor I have added a portable flooring. This style of flooring clicks into place easily and can be deconstructed just as easily. This will not only blend with the reception/bar area but also the alcove area within the great hall creating a more professional finish.
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Before starting the table layout I firstly need to look at sensible spacing for the tables and walking space for serving and table access for the guests. Referring to the Metric hand book planning and design data helped me with the sizes of tables etc. Then through more research found more information on how much space you need to leave between the tables for a fine dining experience. Between the tables the minimum distance is 150mm. But as I want a fine dining experience more spacing is needed. This I took to 700mm.
This dining area comfortably fits up to four people making use of the existing seating and adding white cushions to fit in with the rest of the dining chairs.
When referring to a ‘two top’ table this mean there will be two people sitting at the table.
Dining room chairs are 400mm wide by 400mm depth
All two top tables are 700mm in diameter which give adequate space for a comfortable dining experience and can be made into a three top table if needed.
I have made to main walking isles to support the flow of traffic from the guests and the staff making the tables easily accessible. I have chosen the number of tables as to not over crowd the area as this links in with the fine dining experience.
Deisgn Proposal Table Layout
Table Layout
Four top tables have a diameter of 940mm and can be made into a five top if needed.
Also the amount of guests which will be in this area at one time will be no more than 50. This also meets the premises licence for the amount of people allowed in this area.
Six top tables have a diameter of 1020mm.
Tables have been positioned so not to interfere with the fire escapes. There are adequate amount of escapes for all guests and staff within this area.
Here I have removed the large square table and added two ‘two top tables’. This gives enough space for the tables and for extra floor lighting in the centre.
I have chosen round tables for the dining area. This was decided as I can then add the table in the alcove area making use of the space.
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For the bar area wanted to add seating to the space. This is to be used as a meet and greet area as well as light refreshments. The counter area at the bar of the space is used as a bar area where drinks are stocked for the guest and manned with one bartender. The reasons for the area not only mean the guests do not have to rust off after eating but can sit and socialise more. But as the door will be opening throughout the night means the people dining in the great hall will be separate so not to feel the cold. The reception area is also used as the walk way for the waiters to carry the food from the portable kitchen at the back of the hall. And is equipped with a host stand for guest to go to upon entering.
Design Proposal - Bar Area
Bar/ Reception Area
As with the great hall the reception are uses the same seating and tables etc. to flow with the rest of the design.
Tables All tables are to be covered with a matching white table cloths to create a softer feel. I wanted the tables and chairs to be simple in design as I didn’t want to add to the interior design of the building as I feel that this would start looking to busy and could potentially clutter the hall. Keeping them simple means the character of the hall will stand out for the guests to see. In the centre of the tables I have added candle holders using the quatrefoil design this is to fit in with the history of the building. All candles are battery powered and are cream in appearance and the holders are stone grey in texture. These are added to all tables
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For the exterior I wanted to create a noticeable entrance as the hall has many exiting door on the premises. As the hall has exterior lighting I didn’t feel I need to add too much. So what I have done is to add solar powered LED fair lights to the row of trees to the main entrance to the door which is going to be in use. Also I have added to extra round shaped trees to fit in with existing foliage in the area again with these LED lights in. As these lights use solar power there is no need for wires to be running along the floor or through any windows which would cause a major health and safety issues. Also with this lighting it saves on the amount of electricity used by the hall. The lights would be off and charging through the day then will light up when it goes dark. With this lighting I want to create a more romantic feel to the restaurant design as the Victorians used a lot of romantic styles at that time and as this was a major influence for the hall I wanted to add this with delicate lighting.
Design Proposal - Exterior
Exterior lighting and Foliage
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As there are no facilities for a usable kitchen nor are they allowed to have naked flames within the hall I have added a portable designed kitchen to one side of the hall. This is positioned to one side away from the windows of the great hall not to obstruct natural day light from entering the hall or bar area. This marquee is fitted it a tunnel which link the hall to the building and is attached to the door which leads to the existing kitchen of the hall. This is positioned here to keep all noise away from the guests and also not to cause any added cold draft to the dining area as the door will be open and closed throughout the night.
The use of this style of kitchen means that it can be disabled and removed when it is not needed to create a pop of kitchen. These kitchens are all professionally run and makes use of up to date fire safety facilities and appliances. This is also fitted with an added fire door in the tunnel section in case of a fire staff can easily evacuate.
Portable Kitchen Marquee
Portable Kitchen Marquee
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