The Downland Gridshell
Conservation Store and Workshop

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Landscaping and External Works

February 2002

The approach ramp is constructed of aggregate and earth fill retained by a pressure treated softwood retaining wall

gridshell landscaping approach ramp

Base course material is laid and rolled to form the foundation for the entrance area surfacing.

gridshell entrance basecourse

March 2002

The walls to the basement are rendered.

gridshell basement exterior render

April 2002

gridshell completed entrance to workshop

June 2002

The approach road is resurfaced, car parks are graded and surfaced with aggregate, fencing and soft landscaping is completed in time for the official opening on the 24th June 2002.

gridshell, roads and parking and fencing

gridshell timber store finished

The Downland Gridshell and the Museum from the air 29th June 2002

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