Porches play a crucial part in sheltering the entrance hall from in clement weather conditions.They should be designed as far as possible with the prevailing local wind direction taken into account. In addition,they should be visible from the street or garden gate.
The key room with the highest levels of circulation,and,in particular,stairways, should be immediately accessible from the hall.For instance,an effective design could have the hall providing a direct connection between the kitchen,stairs and WC.