Pavilion, Stormont Estate, Massey Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT4 3XX

Single storey hipped roof Neo-Georgian style pavilion constructed in 1936 by the Ministry of Finance, NI. Rectangular floor plan facing south, located on the north side of Massey Avenue within the grounds of the Stormont Estate. Situated opposite the entrance lodge and adjacent to the decorative gates and screens (both listed under HB26/13/021) designed by Arnold Thornley, who was also the Architect for Parliament Buildings (HB26/13/013). Hipped natural slate roof with overhanging eaves having sheeted soffit, lead rolled hips and ridge, half round painted metal guttering discharging to circular metal downpipes. Concrete frame is expressed as geometric pilasters externally; windows are small-paned fixed lights with concrete cills having rendered panel below. Principal Elevation Principal elevation is symmetrical, facing south and consists of 3 bays. Central square-headed opening; end bays have 12-pane fixed lights. Short concrete ramp to interior flanked by low concrete kerbing and tubular metal handrail, supported on circular section posts with ball finial. West Elevation Single bay west elevation consists of tri-partite window with 12-pane central light flanked by 6-pane lights. East Elevation Single bay east elevation consists of tri-partite window with 12-pane central light flanked by 6-pane lights. North Elevation Three bay north elevation is symmetrical and consists of central tri-partite window consisting of three 6-pane lights flanked by 12-pane lights. Setting Situated on the north side of Massey Avenue within the grounds of the Stormont Estate, opposite the entrance lodge and adjacent to the decorative gates and screens (both listed under HB26/13/021) designed by Arnold Thornley, who was also the Architect for Parliament Buildings (HB26/13/013). The building sits on a shallow concrete plinth forming a narrow pathway to the north, east and west sides which are lawned. Asphalt footpath to south with concrete ramp giving access to interior of shelter.