Walkington Methodist Chapel / Access
Walkington, East Yorkshire
2009 - 2011
Having access for all is one of the fundamental provisions of a public building and this project called upon the practice to facilitate that. A substantial difference in levels between the public footway and the chapel floor necessitated an ingenious solution, which was developed into an attractive cascade of planting beds interspersed with steps and ramps. Internal alterations to accommodate a disabled WC were also carried out, thus allowing everyone to use this building.
Sustainability Strategy
This project delivered much-needed accessible entry and facilities to Walkington Methodist chapel whilst integrating a significantly densified and expanded eco-friendly landscape strategy embedding shrubs, flower beds and new trees into the ramps and stairs of the chapel. Our planting strategy improve the air quality, visual appeal and water retention of the chapel site. The existing chapel building was retained and re-configured to meet the needs of the contemporary Methodist community, with remedial work to the existing fabric.
