A dynamic building with a clear and simple form and layout that creates a variety of stimulating internal spaces, with spaciousness, exhibition areas and distinctive public and private zones as key design features. Special attention has been paid to creating a design that is welcoming to both regular and drop-in visitors. The building takes the form of two simple and distinct masses separated by a buffer zone which is articulated into an entrance foyer, reception, information and display area, overlooked by bridges and a tunnel at higher levels connecting the two spaces. The larger of the two masses, an un-perforated concrete structural box with vented cedar shingle cladding, holds the main archive and records repository. The other, a lightweight 2-storey timber framed system houses the offices, public search rooms and education facilities.
Image Details: | |
Image File: | DGIL-0173-0024 |
Caption: | Landscaped walkway and approach towards main entrance. Herefordshire Archives, Hereford, United Kingdom. Architect: Architype Limited, 2015. |
Property Release: | No |
Model Release: | N/A |
Dimensions in PX: | 4250 x 3948 pixels |
Date of Photograph: | 27/11/2014 |
Restriction: | No Restriction |
Credit: | Dennis Gilbert/VIEW |
Building Details: | |
View Project Number: | 61305 |
Building Name: | Herefordshire Archives |
Headline: | Herefordshire Archives, Hereford, United Kingdom. Architect: Architype Limited, 2015. |
City: | Hereford |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Architect: | Architype Limited |
Architect Website: | www.architype.co.uk |
Category: | Public And Government |
Building Type: | Public Offices |
Year of Completion: | 2015 |
Collection: | VIEW Architecture |
Public Notes: | A dynamic building with a clear and simple form and layout that creates a variety of stimulating internal spaces, with spaciousness, exhibition areas and distinctive public and private zones as key design features. Special attention has been paid to creating a design that is welcoming to both regular and drop-in visitors. The building takes the form of two simple and distinct masses separated by a buffer zone which is articulated into an entrance foyer, reception, information and display area, overlooked by bridges and a tunnel at higher levels connecting the two spaces. The larger of the two masses, an un-perforated concrete structural box with vented cedar shingle cladding, holds the main archive and records repository. The other, a lightweight 2-storey timber framed system houses the offices, public search rooms and education facilities. |
Keywords: | Herefordshire Archives; architecture; Public Offices; Europe; United Kingdom; Hereford; Harold Street; 2015; 21st Century; Architype Limited; Nobody; general view; day; exterior; sustainability; Passivhaus Strategy; sustainable design; low energy environment; archival storage building; RIBA award; wintertime; white render; box; cube; main entrance; canopy; exterior facade; clear sky; approach; sunlit; tree; silhouette; landscaped; walkway |
Orientation: | S |
Type: | Public Offices |
B/W or Colour: | Colour |
Number of People: | Nobody |
Technique: | Full Frame |
People Incidental: | N/A |
Point of View: | General view |
Time of Day: | Day |
Interior or Exterior: | Exterior |
Photographer: | Dennis Gilbert |
Source File Name: | DGIL-0173-0024.jpg |
Copyright Info URL: | www.viewpictures.co.uk |