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A very sensitive project considering the local heritage associated with the site and it’s central location off the ever busy Lisburn road. This lovingly restored listed Victorian Gothic style gate lodge which used to serve Methodist College required a multi-functional garden that could also serve as a driveway. The shape of the garden is dictated by very sharp diagonal lines of granite sett bands cutting through the open space drawing your eye to the front door. This pattern resonates with the diamond pattern of the original windows and the inside of each diamond is paved in either natural stone flag or setts making up an irregular patchwork, typical of the Arts and Crafts period.