5. Example Commercial Frontages Conversions
This chapter presents some example redesigns in Newport and Ryde. These should be thought of as ‘serving suggestions’, examples of how the design process in this document can be interpreted and followed in different situations. These should hopefully provide some inspiration for what can be done.
In each case, a suggested design process is set out step by step, with recommendations for both the shopfront and upper storeys.
There are four shopfront clusters in Newport and five in Ryde., The guide sets out a total of 30 commercial frontage redesigns within the Ryde and Newport conservation areas. The examples include a range of shop types: small and large; new and old; simple and ornate. In some cases, evidence of the historic building design has been found online or in library archives. In other cases, no evidence has been found. In all cases, the standard design process has been followed through with very different outcomes depending on the context.
Do you think the shopfront’s appearance makes the street better?
Are there any details on the shopfront or building that give you an idea as to how it was once used?
Do you think the building has any beautiful or distinct architectural details?
