Project intent
Morrow Civic Hall brings a sculptural public presence together with the practical responsibilities of an everyday civic building. The brief balances architectural identity with spaces that people should feel confident approaching and using.
Robustness is part of that ambition. Public buildings must support different visitors, changing activities and regular use, while retaining a clear sense of place over time.
Design priorities
Accessibility begins with the wider experience of arrival. The relationship between the street, entrance and internal routes should help visitors understand where to go. Clear organisation matters as much as the expression of the building’s external form.
Within a civic setting, material choices and spatial planning also need to respond to daily care. A durable approach considers cleaning, maintenance and the way spaces may be used for more than one activity, alongside the character the architecture brings to public life.
Starting a civic brief
A useful first conversation brings together the people who commission, operate and use the building. Outline the activities it must accommodate, the needs of different visitors and the pressures on day-to-day operation. These priorities give the design team a basis for exploring a public building that feels distinctive and remains practical.
