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Manuka BOOT CAMP
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INDEX
Client Profile
1
Design Requirements
1
Site Analysis
2
Mood Board
3-4
Sustainable Features
5
Research Gym
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Concepts
Concept 1/2
7-10
Final Design
Final Concept
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Brief
Research
Design Analysis and Materials 12
Evaluation
References
Design Review
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Council Issue
13
Bibliography
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Clients
The clients are Lee Campbell, leader of B. Firm, one of Canberra's premier health and fitness organisations, Bryan Pasfield, manager of Manuka Swimming Pool. The project is to
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Brief
design a boot camp facility near Manuka Pool to be run by B. Firm and for use by the general public as well as staff from the Pool. The B. Firm base in Canberra was launched by
Lee in 2012. The addition of this boot camp facility will great add to the growth of the
business. Manuka pool was Canberra's first swimming pools, and opened at the peak of
the art deco movement in January of 1931. The style of the boot camp facility is heavily
impacted by this building, as art deco aspects have also been requested in the design of the
Design Requirements
boot camp facility.
The new facility will provide a location where B. Firm can grow and provide training facilities to its members- they are the target audience for the design for the facility as well as B.
Firm and Manuka Pool. Eco-friendly features and materials will be used to add sustainable
aspects to the design and increase its overall efficiency. The proposed design should fit
lower in the given construction area, falling below the children’s pool and café so as to
give both the pool and boot camp members room and provide privacy. As the boot camp is
There are several requirements for the facility requested by Lee and Bryan as well as the government.
Training Areas
Two large
indoor areas
are required for training purposes- the size and nature of these have not
been specified so it may vary. Another large
nent cover as well as bench
seating
outdoor training area is required with no perma-
for 8 people- it should be noted that the use of these benches
will vary from fitness purposes as well as resting so they should not be arranged in rows or in other
aiming to increase business growth, it should cater to at least 50 members at any given
equipment storage room is also required, roughly 20
square metres in size. Face wash and drinking water stations are also required and should
time. There should be large windows to accentuate the outdoors and provide a positive
also be located near or in the training areas for ease of access.
environment to exercise in. Also, there should be little to no addition of stairs or steps so
Other
as to make it easier to move around equipment from the storage rooms. This along with
A bag
lift access and disabled toilets will provide an environment which also caters to the disabled community.
ness
ways which may hinder their use. An
storage area is required so the clients have somewhere to leave their personal items and
equipment. Four toilet facilities/change rooms (2 male, 2 female) are required for the clients
of the organisation- it would be useful to have these located near the training grounds and bad storage room so they are easily accessible.
Staff
An
office
is required as a second storey element- it must be the size of a 40' shipping container,
roughly 24 square metres. The staff room must include two
desk space
toilets/change facilities
as well as
for two members. It must have elevator access as well as a stairway so that disable
workers and clients are also catered too.
Restrictions
So as not to interfere with Manuka Pool's business the facilities of the boot camp should not step too
far into the boundaries of the pool or outside the area allocated for the facility- for example they
should not be too close to the children's pool or the other cafe present. This would allow security for
both organisations for both staff and members. The local government has requested art deco aspects
in the design of the building so that it addresses the heritage of the pool and blends into the buildings
at the site. The building also cannot exceed two storeys in height or interfere with existing paths or
other neighbouring features- this also includes trees as the structure must be at least 3 metres from
the trunks.
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Site Analysis
The facility will be build down along the circumference of Manuka Oval– it will be positioned under the café, a fair distance
away from Manuka Pool and the children’s pool. It has been requested that the trees be left alone, however several may have
to be replanted and repositioned for both privacy, and safety of
pool members and B. Firm clientele.
The entrance will be facing southward to accentuate the design
by incorporating the views of the oval. This will also provide
privacy for pool members. The facility should not overbear near
the café. The wind direction is fairly irrelevant as all facilities
but the outdoor training area are inside, and the outdoor area
should have some form of shelter. The current shed’s lining the
fence may be kept for future extensions and outdoor storage
space. The rear of the building should not be accessible so that
there is privacy and security for B. Firm clients.
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Healt
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Moodboard
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Moodboard Explanations
This building depicts the
symmetry and geometry of
art-deco architecture. This
has been used in the design
of the exterior of the building, contributing to the
shapes used.
This portion of the colour
palette reflects the bright
and energetic atmosphere
of the art deco movement. It
would be a great addition to
the interior design of the
facility.
This is a rendered poster
that depicts colours and designs from the art deco
movement– the orange– red
type colour would be a great
addition to the interior colour palette.
This is an elevation sketch of
an art deco building entrance. Again, the symmetry
is a great asset as well as the
addition of pillars for both
structural and aesthetic support.
Art deco mainly applied to
the buildings themselves, as
the movement peaked due to
manufacturing ability. The
greenery shown here would
greatly accentuate the exterior.
This is another image of an
elevation of an art deco style
building– the green hedging
accentuates the entrance and
the lighting adds depth. This
concept would also accentuate
the entrance of the facility.
The facility is being built next
to Manuka Swimming Pool,
and hence should reflect and
tie in with the current architecture. A water feature of
types would accentuate the design.
This is an imagine of the interior of a gym– although it
is not art deco the design
components are of use. Specifically the wrap-around
running lanes could be added to the design
Sustainable Features
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ECO FRIeNd
WeatherTRAK
This is a water management system that targets landscape irrigation. It maximises water savings, as well as reducing operating costs and minimises risk to employees
or clients. This sustainable aspect uses satellite technology
ndLY
to track and control water irrigation, and this will be especially useful when watering grassy areas around the
boot camp facility. As mentioned it will also lower operating costs, a great attribute to B. Firm as it is currently a
Odyssey
growing business.
This is an energy efficient cooling system specifically designed to
cater to the harsh climate in Australia. It aims to lower cooling
costs by taking advantage of natural temperature difference, and
by doing this it dually increases efficiency of the ventilation systems and decreases environmental impact. It is a roof mounted
ventilator and does not negatively impact the Art Deco exterior design. There is a touch pad control system that allows a preferred
temperature to be chosen. This aspect of the design will not only
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serve a ventilation function but will also lower overall costs of cooling.
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UC Riverside Student
Recreation Center Expansion
This project was built in 2015 by CannonDesign in Riverside, CA, USA. It was
built to support and address the needs of a growing campus. As well as supporting the physical wellbeing of the students, it also acts as a platform for
social and academic interaction. The extension blends in seamlessly with the
previously built aspects of the campus and this was achieved by using a second storey ‘bridge’ linked to the existing buildings.
The plan is an open round plan and creates an unrestricted and carefree environment. The design takes into regard the students’ requests as well as
incorporating it’s various functions as a sports, recreation and social hub. It
incorporates and provides facilities for various physical activities, including
jogging, rock climbing, fitness, basketball, indoor soccer, physical therapy
and swimming. The open fitness areas are vaguely defined, and this attributes to the open atmosphere. The students requested wide views of the campus and surrounding mountains, and the building even incorporates sustainable aspects such as perforated metal scrim shades the upper floor glazing
substantially reducing heat gain and glare while maximizing views and daylight.
More at: http://www.archdaily.com/786645/riverside-student-recreationcenter-expansion-cannondesign
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Site plan
Floorplan
Concept 1
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Concept 1
This first concept met most of the criteria however the design was
unrealistic and did not utilize the site to its full extent. The palm trees
shown in the elevation did not blend in with the surrounding architecture. Although the tiling was art deco, there was a lack of symmetry.
However the water feature was a good addition to the design and it
tied together with the pool. As shown, the staff room is placed on an
indoor second story balcony, and this extra second floor component
adds room and ease of access. The circular outdoor area is slightly
awkward and does not fit in the site well, so the shape should be altered. The locker room is slightly cramped and there is no equipment
storage area, so the space for those should be increased.
Some good aspects to be considered for the final design are the disabled bathrooms and addition of showers in the bathrooms. Curvature
should definitely be considered and the overall positioning of the
building fits in with the scenery and site and should be used for the
final design.
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Site plan
Floorplan
Concept 2
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Concept 2
This second concept met most of the criteria however the design did
not meet all the criteria for exterior art deco aspect. The different
trees shown in the elevation match the surrounding trees and hence
allow the design to blend in with the pool and other aspects of the
site.
The outdoor area attached to the side of the building is very convenient, however should have some sort of shelter around it to protect
clients from wind and provide some privacy. Indoor areas are not the
same size, however this would allow for different activities and classes being run in both rooms at the same time. The bathrooms would
have to be altered as they are not the same size and are cramped.
Some aspects to consider for the final design are the overall size of
the building– it fits all the rooms in together in a size that does not
intrude on the pool or the café. Again the tiling and ‘eyebrows’ over
windows accentuates the art deco aspect of the design.
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Final Design
First Floor
Boot Camp Fa
Second Floor
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Facility
Key
1– Entrance and lockers
2– Equipment Storage
3– Outdoor Area
4– Indoor Area #1
5– Bathrooms
6– Indoor Area #2
7– Lift and Stairs
8– Top Floor Track
9– Staff Room
Elevation
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Final Design
The final design for the facility incorporates aspects from both concepts as
well as concept from the researched gym. The most prominent feature is the
rooftop running track. Large windows let in light and open up the atmosphere, providing a positive environment. Although trees had to be removed
Section
they were replanted around and behind the building, both framing it and
providing privacy.
All three training areas are downstairs and both the locker and storage room
are located near the entrance for easy access. There is reception and filing
area behind the desk. Bathrooms are located near the rear, easily accessible
from all three training areas, and they contain showers, disabled bathrooms
and change tables. There are no steps or ramps to provide ease of access.
The exterior meets the art deco requirements– there are pillars to support
the building and the entrance and the lighting accentuates the features.
There is a water feature to tie in with the pool and the entire building is
framed by the replanted trees, providing geometry.
Perspective
Site Plan
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NUKA
Material List
Evaluation
MANUK
The final design for the Bootcamp Facility has met most of the requirements from the clients, with minor altera-
1.) Cement rendering: instead of polished cement the exterior of the build-
tions made for the good of B. Firm and surrounding businesses. Smaller aspects such as the size of the storage
ing should be cement rendered like most buildings were during the art deco
rooms could be improved, however the overall design ties in together with the surrounding architecture quite well.
movement.
The Art deco aspect was addressed, however there were also modern aspects and this was to ensure that the building may be used possibly after B. Firm has left– for example the addition of the reception would allow the building
2.) Tiling: the sign for the facility should be tiled along with some decorative
tiling around the entrance, also reflecting art deco.
3.)Stained glass windows: these should be placed in the door to add a creative aspect to the entrance and open up the reception.
to be used as a gym, physical therapy practice or other commercial purposes. Some improvements could be made
to the upper floor in terms of scaling and sizing the staff building differently to allow more ease of access. Interiro
features such as bathroom sinks and furnishing may be chosen and changed at a later date by B. Firm, or any other company using the building. The main feature of the interior, the rooftop running track accentuates the building quite nicely, making the space more open and innovative.
4.) Eco friendly furniture: not only will this add to the green star rating, the
furniture is also very aesthetically pleasing and adds a modern aspect to the
interior.
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5.) Wooden laminate flooring: this provides a surface less likely to cause
slippage and adds safety.
6.)Vending machine: to provide energy bars and drinks for members after
their training sessions
In the case of the government’s arguments against the exterior, I would disagree– the design addresses many key
features from the art deco era, such as symmetry, pillars and tiling, and the modern aspects of the building were
required for it to serve it’s purpose as a boot camp facility. The building may not be an exact copy of the Manuka
Pool design style, but it has its own unique presentation and interpretation of art deco.
Also, in reference to the clients wishing to remove another tree, given the valid reasons it may be possible. Trees
have already been moved to allow safety and provide privacy to both the pool and B. Firm. It is not desirable, but if
the larger space is necessary, a letter will have to be written to the local council from both myself and the clients. If
the right ideas and reasons are present, they will allow the tree to be moved.
Another additional sustainable aspect that would still keep the heritage of the site would be water tanks– solar
7.) Mirrors: so that members can check their form whilst training and pre-
panels are also possible but they are not as discreet. The water tanks could line the rear of the building and be hid-
venting injury.
den by wooden boarding or even fencing, so as not to expose the metal.
8.) Air conditioning: to aid in air circulation incase the Odyssey device fails.
9.) Gym equipment: for example treadmills and weights for the members to
use for their training sessions.
10.) Television: it may seem ironic to put one in a gym environment, however in the absence of an instructor it can display videos and tutorials for
members.