Langley Vale Competition
Woodland visitor centre
Location: Surrey
, UK
Status: Competition shortlisted
2016
Langley Vale in Surrey is one of four woodlands planted across the home nations to mark the centenary of the First World War. Our competition design for its 300m² visitor centre draws on the Dutch barns of the surrounding farmland and the Nissen huts of the war. Three parallel curved roofs hold an exhibition and event space, a small café, an office and WCs, with the exhibition bays opening towards the woodland.
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The functional facilities sit closest to the parking areas, and the exhibition spaces closest to the woodland, with large areas of glazing and tall ceilings showing exposed timber trusses. The central bay contains the orientation lobby, and the roof extends outwards to shelter the café and visitors arriving out of hours.
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Langley Vale Competition
Year:
2016