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LEEDS
PLAYBOX PLANET
PROJECT NO.E17 – 046
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Playbox Planet Exterior View | Final-Phase 2
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Contents
Playbox Planet
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Possible Programmes
2.0 Design Development
2.1 Massing Development & Phasing
2.2 Design Precedents
3.0 Design Proposal
3.1 Design Approach
3.2 Programmatic Section
3.3 Layout Plans
3.4 Proposed Exterior & Interior
Supporting Documents
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1.1 Background
The facilities and activities are designed with families in mind..
The main aim of the Centre is to improve life for children and adults alike, so
that they are happy, healthy and have an active lifestyle. The idea is to provide
a facility which can stimulate both play and active learning, through visual
and physical interaction with their environment , and hopefully support young
children in particular, in learning and developing new ideas.
Featuring a fun, brand new, play structure with a separate area for babies
and toddlers, an ICT suite for older children, an early learning and crafts
area and a cafe area, there is something for everyone!
1 INTRODUCTION
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1.2 Possible Programmes
The diagram below illustrate the possible programmes that can be proposed for the playbox community centre.
1 INTRODUCTION
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2.1 MASSING DEVELOPMENT + PHASING
The diagram below illustrates the proposed massing development and demonstrates how the phasing of the
project can allow for additional containers to be ‘slotted in’ as necessary. By virtue of its pre-fabricated and
modular nature, the containers can be easily re-arranged and joined together as a ‘plug & play’ concept.
2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
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2.2 DESIGN PRECEDENTS
2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
1. CAFE AREA
– Trendy rustic theme cafe
space.
– cost effective approach
– creates a warm & welcoming
place, as a ‘destination’
2. OPEN & ADJACENT SPACE
– Communal area
– Maximizing the use of alleys
as multipurpose use of spaces
3. LINEAR LAYOUT
– Emphasize communal areas
– Maximizing natural lighting
lighting up internal facade
4. CHILD FRIENDLY THEMES
– Bright & colourful
– Reflects a playful character
and recognisable identity
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3.1 DESIGN APPROACH
1. ZONING
Our proposed design focuses upon a mid-size development using 6-7 containers. The idea is to have an identifable
approach to zoning, indicating public and private designated space. Public spaces and facilties will be located and
face towards the open area. The private spaces (Kitchen, Storage and Maintenance room) will be ideally located on
the rear side of the development with better access for service vehicles and in more secure locations.
2. SPATIAL ADJACENCIES + FLEXIBILITY
Ease of linking modules and connectivity between spaces is key. The open central area creates an opportunity for a
strong focal point, that is clearly visible and easily accessed from the adjacent modules, and also allows parents to
monitor their children playing.
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3 THE PROPOSAL
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3.2 Programmatic Section
The section below illustrates the proposed use of space withinthe playbox area. The idea is to priotise the variance in space
for the community, to use with clear sense of public and private zone area, and encourage all to access, walk through, explore
and generally make use of the activities within.
3 THE PROPOSAL
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Ground Floor Area:
1. Mini Library / Reading Room
2. Computer Room
3. Movie Room
4. Plant/ Service Room
5. WC
6. Kitchen
7. Cafe
8. Family Lounge
9. Storage and Services
10. Cafe Over-spill
11. Service Bay
12. Sand-pit and Swings
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First Floor Area:
1. Mini Library / Reading Room
2. Playroom
3. Roof Terrace
4. Art Supplies / Storage
5. Arts & Craft / Multipurpose
6. Balcony
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Playbox Planet Centre Exterior View | Mid-Size Scheme
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Interior View | Media Area
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Movie Room Tube Slides Playbox Swings
Cafe Activity Room Read Terrace
Snack Booth Sand Pit Playground Mini Library
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General Layout:
1. Stage
2. Seating Area (Covered)
3. Activity Room
4. Lobby & Changing Room
5. WC
6. Kitchen
7. Bar & Cafe
8. Family Lounge
9. Storage and Services
10. Cafe Over-spill
11. Storage
Playbox Planet Expanded Scheme
Boundary Fence
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Diagramatic Aerial View
1. Performance Stage
2. Covered Seating Area
3. Open Area
4. Upper Level Seating Area
5. Overspill
6. Proposed Tenstile Canopy
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Courtyard Veiw of the Stage | Expanded Scheme
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Family Activity on Stage | Expanded Area
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Manchester
55 King Street
Manchester
M2 4LQ
+44 (0) 161 831 7300
Southampton
Manor Park, Minstead
Southampton
SO43 7FY
+44 (0) 23 8081 7900
[email protected]
www.fairhursts.com
Registered No.2694100
in England& Wales
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