Wallington Hall

McGregor Bowes were appointed by the National Trust to review the visitors' toilet facilities at Walpole Hall, a popular Grade 1 listed building in Northumberland. The proposals resulted in an upgrade of the existing facilities in the stables and cafe blocks and an extension to the toilets in the cafe.

One of the key client requests and design parameters was that the facilities were as energy efficient as possible. This informed the specification which included: LED light fittings on PIR sensors; water saving taps and waterless urinals.

Particular care was taken in: revealing the historic structure and features; blending to the existing fabric; and concealing exhaust points of the services installation.