'The Yan', Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest Park, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe.

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'The Yan' is a new visitor centre building used for eductional purposes and as a venue for meetings. It has been named after the Cumbrian dialect word for ‘one’, helping to add to the sense of place, which was an important objective for the new development. It was designed by Edinburgh based Sutherland Hussey Architects who said “Our intention was to create a modern and innovative building that also sits well in the landscape. ‘The Yan’ has been constructed in a way that both celebrates the crucial role that timber has to play in light of the environmental challenges we face today, and also celebrates the beautiful location with the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It imbues the ethos of the Forestry Commission and will hopefully be an exemplar for other projects in the area.” The building is constructed from a number of different timbers: The main structure of the building is comprised of home grown Douglas Fir, a timber with excellent structural properties. Oak has been used for the window frames, internal joinery and floor finishes, where its durability and beautiful grain can be exploited. Cedar has been used for the roof covering and the external cladding because of its ability to resist water penetration.

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Location: 'The Yan', Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest Park, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England.
Photo credit: © Stan Pritchard / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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