Relationship of the proposed pavilion to the existing pedestrian circulation within the park and in particular selection of the most convenient location for the entrance to the pavilion within easy reach of the users of surrounding sports facilities as well as passers by.
Provision of a transparency and natural lighting in public areas of the pavilion, without compromising energy efficiency of the building-cold climate design.
Creating clearly defined generous public spaces within the pavilion and good visual connection with the surrounding park areas.
Creating good visibility of public activities within the pavilion. Synergy and symbiosis of the proposed pavilion with the surrounding landscape. -"Urban Hill". Palette of materials minimizing environmental impact. Sustainable design principles, use of Thermal Mass, Evaporative Cooling, mitigating Heat island effect etc.
After thorough analysis of the existing pedestrian circulation within the John Fry park and its path system, two entrances to the pavilion have been proposed. North Entrance at the grade level provides convenient access to the pavilion from the existing three baseball diamonds nearby and east west running pedestrian pathway. South entrance is located closer to the main baseball diamond and the access path leading from the vehicular parking. It is accessible via pedestrian ramp which continues along the perimeter of the pavilion to the viewing platform above the main south entrance. The viewing platform also serves as the entrance canopy.
Diamond pavilion can be used after hours as an landscape element -"Urban Hill" which park users can experience during the stroll in the park enabling them to see surrounding park area from higher vantage points. One of the design objectives during the design process was to create clear distinction between open public space and private areas of the change rooms and public washrooms. The level differences within the diamond pavilion give the opportunity to propose double height multipurpose space as a focal point of the building. South oriented skylight above the space provides natural light for the public activities.
Public Washrooms and Change Rooms have been located away from the main public area and are visu-ally and functionally separated by the ramp leading from the south entrance. The building opens up gradually towards the sports facilities with the west facing glazed wall enabling the users to see sports activities taking place in the nearby ball park naturally continue surrounding green areas and park pathways on the pavilion which with its accessi-ble green roof and boardwalk becomes the extension of the park. Proposed palette of materials include corten steel cladding, double glazed high performance glass with low E coating, exposed - architectural concrete, polished concrete and wood. A series of sustainable design principles among them: use of thermal mass, evaporative cooling, miti-gating heat island effect and rainwater runoff management were informing the design process. From our early estimates the budget of $3.8 million appears to be sufficient to execute the proposed design.
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Second Prize: ABSTRAKT Studio Inc.
Then jury found this entry to be inviting and friendly. It is a relatively compact solution and is nicely situated on the site. It would be welcoming to the users. With some careful design, it could probably be constructed within the budget. This pavilion cannot be constructed incrementally, so would require that all the user groups be on board. The jury really enjoyed the graphics and imagery of this submission.
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