THE LINCOLN / MAJOR PROJECT / FINAL YEAR

SECTION THROUGH GROUND LINE

The Village Hall located at the Northern end of Clumber Lake within Clumber Park was the focus of this project. Clumber park is a 3,800 acre park owned by the National Trust, filled with woodland and heath. Clumber park was once the country estate of the Duke’s of Newcastle.

The project explored the current use and main functions existing in Clumber Park, whilst incorporating the values of a National Trust heritage site. The proposed project focussed on better utilising the natural resources that Clumber Park offers while still preserving and educating the public about places of historical interest and natural beauty.

The project was designed to invite visitors from all ages and parts of society to experience Clumber Lake, the largest man-made element within the Park, forming a true connection with the water. Creating activity on the lake allows visitors to experience all corners of the park like the Duke’s did through history.

As proved by the cricket team which has been successfully running within Clumber park since the Duke’s inhabited the park, sporting activity is a very strong element which doesn’t diminish and will still be flourishing in many years to come. Through time, a clubhouse supporting and hosting events for the park would build a strong community and build memories which would never be lost.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SECTION AA

SECTION BB

ISOMETRIC DRAWING

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC DRAWING

TWO ATMOSPHERES

The design of the Lincoln is divided into two different types of atmosphere.

VISUAL OF FLOOR PLAN

BACK BUILDING (RECEPTION / CHANGING / GYM STUDIO) : This section of the building aims to feel very open on entrance, with a bright welcoming atmosphere. The outer timber shell mimics the framework seen through the construction of traditional wooden boats. Over the glass facade this creates the feeling of walking in, underneath the floating frame. However, the heavy element that appears to penetrate the glass skin of the structure causes curiosity. The heavy element is designed to feel permanent, as if it was a natural feature which was in place before the rest of the structure. This means that instead of the true order of the rock being built onto the existing footprint of the Village Hall, it aims to appear so that the heavy element came first and the rest of the structure was built around it.

FRONT BUILDING (CAFE / KAYAK STORAGE) : This section of the building is designed to draw the eye straight to the lake. By extending the lake-facing end of the existing building forward, a tube effect is created, pulling all focus towards the lake. The lake-facing seating arrangement is adapted within the cafe to utilise the stunning views as much as possible. The bathroom (which has disabled access) and kitchen are tucked away to the corners of the room, lined up with the timber frame, to be concealed in order to not take focus away from the lake. The kitchen can only be accessed through the cafe bar which creates privacy for staff working within the space. By having the toilet and kitchen located in these spaces, it accentuates the tunnel effect of the design, as a closed corridor opens up to the spectacular view.

EXTERNAL VISUAL

CAFE VISUAL

GYM STUDIO VISUAL

RECEPTION AREA VISUAL

SHOWER ROOMS VISUAL

RECEPTION AREA VISUAL

WEATHER VISUAL