REHABILITATION CENTRE
Redefining a Charity and Financial District of Glasgow
This project centred around the aspirations of the charity Street Soccer Scotland who sought a hub for growth and learning that would take their charity to the next level. Currently the charity deals with vulnerable groups of society and uses football as a means of transferring life skills such as leadership, communication and teamwork as well as constant physical activity. On this basis and through extensive meetings with the client, the formulated proposal is located on the Broomielaw in the city centre of Glasgow.
This project centred around the aspirations of the charity Street Soccer Scotland who sought a hub for growth and learning that would take their charity to the next level. Currently the charity deals with vulnerable groups of society and uses football as a means of transferring life skills such as leadership, communication and teamwork as well as constant physical activity. On this basis and through extensive meetings with the client, the formulated proposal is located on the Broomielaw in the city centre of Glasgow.
The rationale for choosing this location is due to its accessibility with the rest of the city and greater Glasgow, thereby expanding the catchment area of the charity. The orientation aspires to break down stigmas surrounding the charity by involving them within a central area of the city for better societal integration. Furthermore, the Broomielaw is located in the finance district which creates opportunities for external sponsorship and cooperation with numerous major banks. Lastly, as the project is situated on the Clyde, a new promenade will be introduced to make more of a celebration of the river-front and create a pinching point, so to generate sufficient kinetic energy to hydro-power the accommodation and offset maintenance costs.
The rationale for choosing this location is due to its accessibility with the rest of the city and greater Glasgow, thereby expanding the catchment area of the charity. The orientation aspires to break down stigmas surrounding the charity by involving them within a central area of the city for better societal integration. Furthermore, the Broomielaw is located in the finance district which creates opportunities for external sponsorship and cooperation with numerous major banks. Lastly, as the project is situated on the Clyde, a new promenade will be introduced to make more of a celebration of the river-front and create a pinching point, so to generate sufficient kinetic energy to hydro-power the accommodation and offset maintenance costs.
Moving from solely a sporting charity towards the future as a facility for growth on a wider spectrum, the form of the building is organised into four categories; hospitality, education, sports and accommodation. This creates a college-style building with support for both academic and sporting growth; as well as eateries and function spaces for charitable funding.
Moving from solely a sporting charity towards the future as a facility for growth on a wider spectrum, the form of the building is organised into four categories; hospitality, education, sports and accommodation. This creates a college-style building with support for both academic and sporting growth; as well as eateries and function spaces for charitable funding.
The river-front portion is cantilevered to best utilise the panoramas of the location, natural light and rooftop gardens. Due to the distinctive form, the structure implemented had to be designed in such a way to deal with long unsupported areas and large cantilevers. Laminated-Veneer Lumber was selected due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. A diamatic frame envelops the cantilevered form acting as a diaphragm; transferring the loads horizontally. Within the large-spanning games halls, a diamatic-truss has been used due to its high rigidity and efficiency at transferring vertical loads. As the promenade incorporated into the design is concrete, it has been utilised as an anchor for the large L-frame of the facility and the diamatic envelope.
The river-front portion is cantilevered to best utilise the panoramas of the location, natural light and rooftop gardens. Due to the distinctive form, the structure implemented had to be designed in such a way to deal with long unsupported areas and large cantilevers. Laminated-Veneer Lumber was selected due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. A diamatic frame envelops the cantilevered form acting as a diaphragm; transferring the loads horizontally. Within the large-spanning games halls, a diamatic-truss has been used due to its high rigidity and efficiency at transferring vertical loads. As the promenade incorporated into the design is concrete, it has been utilised as an anchor for the large L-frame of the facility and the diamatic envelope.
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