Less Yes
More Integrity
Less Quantity
More Quality
Less Complacency
More Interrogation
Less Acceptance
More Research
Less Repetition
More Originality
Less Narrow
More Wide
Less Laziness
More Ambition
Less Loose
More Rigour
Less Fashion
More Substance
Less Apathy
More Passion
Less Complication
More Consideration
Less Haste
More Time
Less Separate
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Less Ornamentation
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Less Assumption
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Artist's impression of the hospitality pavilion within its rural context; notably Sedbergh town and Winder the southernmost hill in the Howgill Fells forming the backdrop.
Dusk visual - The focal and inviting upper floor deceivingly floats above the dry-stone walling below by virtue of the clerestory glazing; visually connected by a penetrating, rough-sawn formwork concrete chimney breast serving an outdoor fire. This, coupled with the smooth pre-cast concrete outdoor bench-seating and generous balcony above diversify the external gathering areas across this very restricted site, set within expansive recreational grounds.
Interior visual - A rhythmic timber ceiling with flush linear lighting, an alcove bench with timber recessed insignia, bespoke captains honours board, beautifully crafted oak tables and chairs by Brdr. Krüger and feature Atelier Areti globe luminaires are visual anchors of the upper floor space.
Primary elevation — the illustration demonstrates the rigour applied to the setting out and co-ordination of the restrained material palette and architectural ensemble — the crisp lines broken by the celebrated and ever-changing social encounters on full display.
Upper floor plan — the long bar and open plan dining / events space have uninterrupted views to the playing fields, while benefitting from an external viewing balcony spanning its entire length.
Ground floor plan — this level accommodates key ancillary rooms to eliminate the need for significant cellular space to the upper floor. A ground floor kiosk serves private guests and external visitors during match days, adjoining, is a finishing kitchen catering to diners above.
Analytical diagram of our hospitality pavilion concept, represented in its simplest form hierarchically in both massing (top – elevation) and parti (bottom – plan) format.
While researching the history of Sedbergh, we came across this gem of an aerial black and white photograph from 1929.
Site photograph depicting; the existing cricket pitch, Sedbergh village and the scenic rolling hills in the backdrop.
Site plan of the Hospitality Pavilion.
Client Sedbergh School
Stage Concept
Location Sedbergh, Cumbria, UK

Having identified an overlooked opportunity site from Sedbergh School’s development framework, we were commissioned to establish potential uses and a building concept for the restricted site.

The proposal evolved into a high-spec hospitality pavilion characterised by mainly indigenous materials, hues and textures; grounded by planes of reclaimed local dry-stone walling, sandwiched by a contrasting crisp concrete plinth and coping; the understated lower-level sets apart a lightweight, timber lattice-clad viewing box; the primary social space for both day and evening events. This focal and inviting upper floor deceivingly floats above the dry-stone walling below by virtue of the clerestory glazing; visually connected by a penetrating, rough-sawn formwork concrete chimney breast serving an outdoor fire. This, coupled with the smooth pre-cast concrete outdoor bench-seating and generous balcony above, diversify the external gathering areas.

Internally, a simple, natural material palette and rigorous internal grid are employed to create a calming space. The timber structure, joinery and raw clay plaster wall finishes provide a neutral, tactile backdrop, whilst breathing warmth into the heart of the hospitality suite. The dominant application of oak wall panelling echoes the stateliness and dignity of many historic buildings within and beyond the pavilion grounds.

Hospitality Pavilion
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