Community Building
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT_
Using architecture to create a space for the community.
As seen in the proposed design, the community space embraces local context with the use of basic materials and a respect for site, climate, place and culture. The proposed design creates a multi-use space for the community and reflects the local environment. Neither camouflaged nor celebratory, the proposed structure has an ambiguous presence in its costal setting
Situated on the main artery into the village, on the lands of Kilmurry Ibrickane GAA, the proposed design reflects the sites constraints. The existing site axes, existing street scape, approaching vistas, orientation, existing built environment and environmental aspects have determined the building location, size, form and materiality.
The proposed building is located parallel to the existing buildings on the site and addresses the public road that is extended from the village centre. The project has been designed as a continuous piece of landscape the begins at the street edge some distance from the building. The buildings’ location optimises the use of the sites depth and gives a use to the existing deserted carpark.
The proposed design features a double-height hall that project upwards from a concrete-and-glass base. The form of the minimalist box follows its internal function, a Multi- Use Community Building.
Beyond the actual architectural and functional qualities of the building, the structure creates a balance and establishes a dialogue with the costal location.
This area in the center of the village is lacking a heart and a space symbolically constituting the center for all activities, a place to meet, talk and have fun. The key idea is that the space can be used flexibly for community activities of various kinds including meetings, conferences, entertainment, sports and group learning events. The structure is intended to meet the needs of the local and neighbouring communities, surrounding schools and as well as the local GAA Club.
The proposed design creates a space around a large hall in which is large enough to incorporate a basketball court with three rows of permanent bleachers totaling 100 seats.
The existing stand and the proposed building are united at ground and first floor. The ground-floor level is made up of the central entrance hall and service areas including changing rooms and storage spaces. The fitness suite and studio space are also located on the ground floor and can also be accessed via central spine. As there are many shared functions these are located directly from the central spine and easily accessible from the carpark, pitch, and hall itself. The central spine itself will be used to exhibit the history attached to the local area.
The proposed roof of this spine becomes an interconnecting patio and viewing platform at the first floor level between the existing stand and the proposed sports hall. This is either accessed via the existing stand, the two proposed stairs or the proposed platform lift which is located directly off the central spine. The viewing cafe and the community spaces are located at first floor level. These spaces take advantage of the visuals into the main space of the building as well as views to the village of Quilty and the coastline.
A reduced material palette of concrete, steel, glass, and translucent polycarbonate and plaster render results in a muted and monochrome aesthetic responding to the maritime climate and neighbouring buildings.
The building is designed with lightness in mind. The orientation of the various sides are valued differently, so that the facades of the southern elevation, more exposed to sunlight, are enclosed while those of the northern elevation are in translucent glass and polycarbonate. Not only do the elevations respond to the environmental conditions but also open up to take advantage of the views to the pitch, the community, the village and the coastline.
Behind the viewing platform the elevation opens up to the eastern side of the building allowing natural daylight filter into the space and naturally heating the space with the morning sun. Incorporating glazing to this elevation opens the new building to the existing stand and GAA pitch creating a synergy with the existing context and facilities. This creative design allows the viewing platform to be used to view both the indoor activities and the outdoor activities.
Community Building
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT_
Using architecture to create a space for the community.
As seen in the proposed design, the community space embraces local context with the use of basic materials and a respect for site, climate, place and culture. The proposed design creates a multi-use space for the community and reflects the local environment. Neither camouflaged nor celebratory, the proposed structure has an ambiguous presence in its costal setting
Situated on the main artery into the village, on the lands of Kilmurry Ibrickane GAA, the proposed design reflects the sites constraints. The existing site axes, existing street scape, approaching vistas, orientation, existing built environment and environmental aspects have determined the building location, size, form and materiality.
The proposed building is located parallel to the existing buildings on the site and addresses the public road that is extended from the village centre. The project has been designed as a continuous piece of landscape the begins at the street edge some distance from the building. The buildings’ location optimises the use of the sites depth and gives a use to the existing deserted carpark.
The proposed design features a double-height hall that project upwards from a concrete-and-glass base. The form of the minimalist box follows its internal function, a Multi- Use Community Building.
Beyond the actual architectural and functional qualities of the building, the structure creates a balance and establishes a dialogue with the costal location.
This area in the center of the village is lacking a heart and a space symbolically constituting the center for all activities, a place to meet, talk and have fun. The key idea is that the space can be used flexibly for community activities of various kinds including meetings, conferences, entertainment, sports and group learning events. The structure is intended to meet the needs of the local and neighbouring communities, surrounding schools and as well as the local GAA Club.
The proposed design creates a space around a large hall in which is large enough to incorporate a basketball court with three rows of permanent bleachers totaling 100 seats.
The existing stand and the proposed building are united at ground and first floor. The ground-floor level is made up of the central entrance hall and service areas including changing rooms and storage spaces. The fitness suite and studio space are also located on the ground floor and can also be accessed via central spine. As there are many shared functions these are located directly from the central spine and easily accessible from the carpark, pitch, and hall itself. The central spine itself will be used to exhibit the history attached to the local area.
The proposed roof of this spine becomes an interconnecting patio and viewing platform at the first floor level between the existing stand and the proposed sports hall. This is either accessed via the existing stand, the two proposed stairs or the proposed platform lift which is located directly off the central spine. The viewing cafe and the community spaces are located at first floor level. These spaces take advantage of the visuals into the main space of the building as well as views to the village of Quilty and the coastline.
A reduced material palette of concrete, steel, glass, and translucent polycarbonate and plaster render results in a muted and monochrome aesthetic responding to the maritime climate and neighbouring buildings.
The building is designed with lightness in mind. The orientation of the various sides are valued differently, so that the facades of the southern elevation, more exposed to sunlight, are enclosed while those of the northern elevation are in translucent glass and polycarbonate. Not only do the elevations respond to the environmental conditions but also open up to take advantage of the views to the pitch, the community, the village and the coastline.
Behind the viewing platform the elevation opens up to the eastern side of the building allowing natural daylight filter into the space and naturally heating the space with the morning sun. Incorporating glazing to this elevation opens the new building to the existing stand and GAA pitch creating a synergy with the existing context and facilities. This creative design allows the viewing platform to be used to view both the indoor activities and the outdoor activities.