As the visitor enters the building via the ramp, they catch glimpses of the courtyard and the dining space contained by the Drawer. One then travels through a compressed space and treated to an expansive view of North Gate as they maneuver around the Drawer.

The visitor descends to the kitchen/ dining gallery. The second Drawer frames view out towards the courtyard for those sitting by the counter. The long kitchen borrows daylight from the light well. The loo and the existing chimney forms a key transition space for people moving around the building.

The Shelf contains the stairs and lift . Views towards the courtyard dominates one's experience as they move across different levels.

Jin Lee
Daryl Law

Street, Sky and Earth

A series of insertion improves the connection between interior and the city.

Front Drawer holds large glazing revealing activity within, also opening up to the 360 view from Oastler Square to Cafe Pavillion and bustling activity from John Street.

Side Drawer frames view and draws user to inhabit the space hence
allow them to be closer to nature at the shade garden.

Shelf manages level difference between North Gate block and North Parade block.

Light well at the centre block allows light to wash the existing brick wall, breathing new life on to the old textured wall.

Connectivity

At ground level, sequence of platforms negiotiates the 1.5 fall from North Gate to North Parade. Ramp leads to the North Gate drawer offer viewing point higher than street level. Middle block is lowered below courtyard level.

Moving through the different platforms, series of spaces with compression and release is curated. Openings are framed and controlled to highlight the specific moments in the building, as visitors crossed into different parts of the building.

At upper floors, circulation axis is flanked by light wells and glazing, allows users to register either the textured brick wall or outdoor shade garden space.

Jin Lee
Daryl Law