Infrastructure Redesign
Research Question:
"How might we pre-plan and involve community engagement in the design of sporting venues and what outcomes could this produce?"
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The prototype addresses the design problem/ research question by being an example of how user testing, research and appropriate materials can help reduce infrastructure becoming obsolete. This prototype will be used for the design and construction industries as an example and aid for future designs of sporting facilities. A range of steps were used in the process of making the prototype to reach the final outcome. Pre-planning and community involvement is very important to make sure the final outcome is achievable and will be used. A lot of research into existing stadiums, materials, pre-planning and adaptive reuse as well as user testing were included to make sure the outcome was a good demonstration of how a space can have multiple uses.
(This project is a work in progress)
Floor Plan - Configuration 1
'Meeting Rooms'
Floor Plan - Configuration 2
'Marshalling Room'
Custom Operable Walls
-A custom map of the Sleeman Sports centre has been etched onto the walls of the operable walls.
-They will be made out of Autex Acoustic Panelling
Custom Lockers
-Made from engineered wood
-Provides a safe space for people using the space to put away their belongings without worrying that it will get taken
Through adaptive reuse a once unused space has been made to be multipurpose and flexible through user testing with the community. The use of this space will allow for drawing in investment, create a space for local cultures and events and overall be better for the environment.
Flexibility has been achieved by using moveable furniture as well as pre planning with community to achieve the best outcome for the space. For example, from user testing the locker room was made as belongings lying around was an issue that was brought up.
