Entering the Early Learning and Care setting

Benbulben Creche, Sligo Town, County Sligo.

Design features

• Entrance area is obvious and clearly visible on approach.
• Projecting roof forms an entrance canopy over the main door to give shelter as users enter and leave.
• This setting is located adjacent to a government building and shares a carpark. In this context, the boundary treatment and the building façade create a good relationship with the overall carpark.

Design tip

• The main access door (see arrow) would be easier to see and locate if a contrasting colour or tone was used to make it stand out from the background.
• The addition of planting would soften the approach and provide wayfinding cues.