The following proposals create net 2,045ft2 of flexible office space (approx) to the registered building, Falcon Cliff. The existing office building built in the 19th century was formerly a house and subsequently a hotel. Creating additional floor area to a historic building, which is visible from the Victorian Seaside Promenade in Douglas, requires sensitivity.
The existing building is a mixture of stone and render designed in a heavily castellated 'romantic gothic style'. The concept behind the proposed extension is to create a visually' light 'upper floor sitting on the existing flat roof recessed behind the castellation .By creating a ' modern upper floor' we are not competing with the historic elements of the building. The use of glass and slim structural elements will add to the lightness of the proposed structure whilst affording the occupants incredible views over Douglas Bay. (The glass will be anti reflective, with the overhanging roof providing additional shading). Whilst the existing second floor accommodation is accessed via a spiral stair, we do not consider this suitable to access the additional proposed accommodation. An additional internal stair is proposed to link with the existing main front entrance stair
The increase in office floor space, will require the creation of additional parking spaces. These proposals include the creation of a 'car parking' deck over a portion of the existing car park. The proposals for this carpark include levelling off the existing carparking area to the level of the existing main entrance and creating a deck over that sits at level with Palace Road.
Proposed additional floor - Falcon Cliff, Douglas
Site Photos
A composite sheet of photographs showing the exterior of a large, castle-style office building with turrets and crenellations. The images display the main building facade, a parking area with cars, and surrounding landscaping.
Proposed additional floor - Falcon Cliff, Douglas Influences
A collage of architectural renderings showing the exterior and interior of a modern office building extension.
2018
The image displays a concept view of a proposed additional floor on a building at Falcon Cliff, Douglas, alongside an inset 'view as existing' showing the current state.
Proposed additional floor - with stair - Falcon Cliff, Douglas
Concept View from Promenade
Proposed additional floor - Falcon Cliff, Douglas
This image is a computer-generated architectural rendering showing a proposed extension to an existing building complex. It depicts a modern white structure with a long horizontal window next to an older stone building with a tower, viewed from a street with a stone wall and gate.
Computer generated view from Palace Road
Proposed additional floor - Falcon Cliff, Douglas
Computer generated perspective rendering showing a proposed additional floor extension to an existing office building with pedestrian silhouettes for scale.
Computer generated view from Palace Road
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