New BREEAM cafe confirmed for Richmond Park
Planning permission has been granted for a new Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) ‘Excellent’-certified cafe in Richmond park.
Designed by David Morley Architects, the cafe is part of the Roehampton Restored project, funded by The Royal Parks charity. Its BREEAM certification comes as part of the long-standing method of assessing, rating and certifying buildings sustainability performance.
Located at Roehampton Gate, its current cafe facilities are temporary structures from 20 years ago after a fire destroyed the original buildings. A family-friendly part of the park, the cafe will offer a range of fresh produce.
Paul Richards, Richmond Park manager at The Royal Parks charity comments:
“The new cafe at Roehampton Gate will be a vital social space for many residents and park visitors, and the improved design will mean more people will enjoy the space for years to come.”
A new car park entrance and cycling infrastructure is also planned for the project. Other details and the project timescale are expected to be released soon.