BUILDING PROGRAMME

The phase 4 proposal retains the space use proposal on the ground floor from Phase 2. However, changes are made to the building envelope, by removing the proposed library development to maintain the original art-deco building envelope and provide the community with a public space/garden. Additionally, the Phase 4 proposal emphasizes the position and prominence of vertical circulation elements. Instead of extending to the side, the Phase 4 proposal extends vertically, creating a community garden and community space (likely a community kitchen/ pop-up pub etc.)

*Taken from Phase 2: Strategic Proposal Report by Group 12

Stages 1 and 2 of the redevelopment focus on shaping the building envelope by demolishing elements deemed unneeded and bettering circulation around the building.

1. Ground floor facade Restoration

In an attempt to bring daylight into the lobby and create an open, welcoming environment changes are made to the main entrance area. Demolition of current walls is conducted and replaced by glazing.

2. Current lobby / staircase Demolition

The current lobby layout is the most troubling issue of MWR. Because the lobby is occupied by staircases (with no access for the disabled) there is no space for the reception area and due to arson risk the front entrance is not used. Therefore, on all floors, the current staircase structure is removed and converted into a quadruple-height space.

3. Structural wall Addition

Another structural wall is added to lighten the loads after slight changes on the upper floors.

4. Vertical Extension

A new staircase and lift are provided at the front of the house to serve all floors of the building. The remained of space is converted into a lobby.

5. Snooker room Demolition

The snooker room which is rarely used and in a bad state is demolished. The building envelope is made to be symmetrical, whilst the space is used to create a public garden.

6. Bar Demolition

The bar is demolished to open up the space for the use of the community. Thus, the restaurant space is merged with the public space.

7. 1nd and 2rd floor window Coverups

The stairwell window opening is covered up with bricks. Daylight is brought in through the quadruple height space.

8. New partition Walls

New partition walls are added to separate theatre space and the landing, whilst providing space for storage facilities and toilets.

9. Demolition of back staircase

The “ghost” staircase (visible on plan but impossible in reality) at the back of the building is demolished.

10. Staircase Extension

A new staircase at the back of the building is developed servicing all floors and connected to the theatre mezzanine space.