Tensions/ Sensitivities

Understanding of the potential limitations of the site provide opportunities for the Caring Home proposal to sensitively meet the needs of inhabitants, the wider community and historic buildings.

Buildings Cons/ Sensitivities;

- Proportions of the buildings, the narrow nature of the courtyard buildings may be restrictive

- The scale of the buildings/ site may be too small

- A-listing of the courtyard and Chapel, B-listing of the Sawmill may be limiting

Initial/Potential Solutions;

(Capitalise on the long horizontal nature of the site, utilise large courtyard space or expand the site boundary to allow for larger gestural interventions)

(Adjust number of inhabitants, activities or expand site boundary)

(Opportunity to explore the challenge of conservation architecture and adaptive reuse, to sensitively enhance the fabric and stories of the building)

Site Context Cons/ Sensitivities;

- Separation of the site from the commercial city, demands a requirement to ensure easy and accessible connection to amenities

- Proposal may suggest a potential loss of public space, as the site was previously used as a visitor attraction

Initial/Potential Solutions;

(Opportunities for public transport/parking for mini buses to create access)

(Utilising the existing visiting public occupation of site as a way of creating social opportunities between inhabitants and the wider community. Finding a balance between public and private space)