Angles of repose

By Eleanor Young Eleanor Young 2008-07-29T00:00:00

On the north facade the glazing stands tall. The curve of the building and the raised walkway to it will enclose an intimate performance space.

Source: Peter Cook/view

It’s the angled roof that distinguishes Ian McChesney’s Avenham Park pavilion in Preston and sets it off so dramatically from its arboreal surroundings.

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