Crystal Palace Park Cafe, London

July 9, 2019

London Building Control worked closely with the Client and Project Managers to provide building control services on this 2 storey building that provides a park level cafe and terrace and an event space at first floor level. The new building is clad externally in half round cedar shingles.

These were chosen to respond to the scaled skin of the dinosaur models, creating a connection between the cafe building and the models at the other end of the lake. Carefully chosen areas of glazing maximise views over the park from within the cafe at ground level and over the lake from within the events space at first floor. The new cafe business will support the ongoing conservation of the unique grade I listed dinosaur sculptures and geological illustrations.

What our clients say

“LBC have taken our eco-build (timber frame, straw infill, steeply sloping site), easily in their stride; we have been impressed by their pertinent questions and immensely helpful ‘can do’ attitude.

I wanted to leave a review for the CPD that Michael gave us on the Building Safety Act. It was an excellent CPD very informative, thorough and engaging.

“Good attention to detail and a very direct and accessible service.”

“Made the whole process stress free and added value to our finished product. The whole process was made so much easier by the inspector being so helpful, nothing was ever too much trouble. Professional but with the ‘human touch’.

“You’re doing a good job – First Class, a very personal service”

“Thank you for your kindness in helping to resolve problems on our project”

“Very satisfied – gives ideas and saves customers costs; very helpful, competent, keen to advise and a prompt service”