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But a floor plan is‘internal’ spaces |\n| --- | --- |\n\n[1] [2]  \n[3] [4]  \nPlan:  \n• A horizontal ‘cut’ usually at +1m from floor level  \n• A thick or filled line indicates what has been cut through  \nSection:  \n• A ‘cut’ or vertical slice through the building  \n• A thick or filled line indicates what has been cut through  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>[1] [2]\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Line weights:\u003Cbr>• Used as a tool to communicate what’s being cut through, and what’s in the ‘distance’ |\n\nSite Plans: are used to situate a project  \nDacres Road  \n0 2 4 6 8 10 20m  \nMayow Park  \nDe Frene Road  \nThis drawing and design is for use solely in connection with the project described below. The drawing and design is the copyright of Avanti Architects Ltd, and must not be re-issued, loaned or copied without written consent. All dimensions and setting out to be checked on site before construction. This drawing is to be read in conjunction with all other information relevant to the project. Any apparent discrepancy is to be brought to the attention of Avanti Architects Ltd. Do not scale from this drawing.  \nNotes  \n| Description\u003Cbr>Revision\u003Cbr>Date Drawn by Checked |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Scale\u003Cbr>1:200\u003Cbr>Drawn by\u003Cbr>CR | Size Date First Issue\u003Cbr>A1 14/08/19\u003Cbr>Checked by\u003Cbr>AM |\n| Project\u003Cbr>Lewisham Temporary and Supported Living Accommodation. Mayow Road, London. SE23 |  |\n\nDrawing  \nProposed Site Location Plan  \n©Avanti Architects ltd 361-373 City Road London EC1V 1AS  \n[www.avantiarchitects.co.uk](www.avantiarchitects.co.uk)[ ](www.avantiarchitects.co.uk)+ 44 (0) 20 7278 3060  \n[aa@avantiarchitects.co.uk](aa@avantiarchitects.co.uk)  \nDacres Road  \nHeathwood Point  \n[4] trees  \n[1] marks the orientation in relation to north  \nMayow Park  \n0 2 4 6 8 10 20m  \n[2] shows the scale of the drawing  \nQueenswood Road  \n[3] marks the site boundary  \nFormer Brent Knoll School Site  \nTemporary  \nAccommodation  \n[5] Roof plan  \nSupported Living  \n[6] Title Block  \n2no. wheelchair  \nparking bays  \nDe Frene Road  \nThis drawing and design is for use solely in connection with the project described below. The drawing and design is the copyright of Avanti Architects Ltd, and must not be re-issued, loaned or copied without written consent. All dimensions and setting out to be checked on site before construction. This drawing is to be read in conjunction with all other information relevant to the project. Any apparent discrepancy is to be brought to the attention of Avanti Architects Ltd. Do not scale from this drawing.  \nNotes  \nSite boundary  \nDescription  \nScale Size Date First Issue  \n1:200 A1 14/08/19  \nDrawn by Checked by  \nCR AM  \nProject  \nLewisham Temporary and Supported Living Accommodation. Mayow Road, London. 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