The garden is at the front of the premises so also acts as the entrance to the gastropub.
A walkway was created using the positioning of furniture to create a clear path from garden entrance to door. A split level also allowed us to create more seating by creating a decking over their existing flower beds to substantially increase the floor space of the garden. An 8m metal counter at the higher level also acts as a shelter for the seating below also increasing seating for the premises.
Assorted styles of furniture allow visitors to decide what type of dining they would like. Casual drinks, coffee, sit down meal, popping out for a cigarette are all accommodated for by a mixture of low, medium and high seating.
The use of timber and brick in the furniture suite further reinforce the industrial style of the garden and also the reflect the name of the gastropub.
Free standing furniture allows for spacing regulations to be adhered to during Covid-19 but also allow for the garden to be at full capacity when restrictions are eased.
Timber cladding was used around the perimeter of the garden for 3 reasons;
* To shield from the elements
* To create intimate spaces within the garden
* To create a space for the garden to exist
Timber cladding was also used to create an entrance to the garden and thus the gastropub as this is something they were lacking.
Large Corten steel lettering was used to create signage and also as a memorable entrance. This partially ticked off the part of the brief calling for visibility. The second part of this was using stretch tents as a weather proofing solution but also as a visibility measure. We chose a muted grey to respect the surroundings and let the tents do the talking.
The tents create an area for higher and lower dining when it is raining.
Custom steel planter boxes surround the perimeter. The greenery within these soften the garden space and further create a contrast between the stark metal furniture and the natural environment.
