Elevations

West Elevation

The west elevation is the point at which the building is elevated 2meters above ground level. At this height the building is able to engage with the Rugby Clubhouse opposite. The double wall detail, glass and balcony bays and the use of planting is mirrored in the west facade.

Sketches of each elevation at a development stage, engaging each elevation with the existing architecture and surrounding landscape.

South Elevation

The south elevation aims to make entry (insertion) an interesting experience. Patrons can see directly into the building, both to the lower ground and ground floor through the large window adjacent to the main void. Before entry the patron is elevated up 1 metre on a ramp, able to look below to the sunken garden possibly containing local sculpture. I have also proposed an ungalvanised iron/copper feature wall which will age and change with time.

North Elevation

Much of the North elevation is glass with a large deck ajoining the cafe which overlooks the childrens play area below. This elevation makes the most of it northerly aspect allowing full penetration of the sun throughout the day. The glass facade also allows visibility of the cafe from the roadside, vital for the success of a new cafe/resturant within the community. At this point on the site the building is 1 metre above the ground allowing for interaction between those on the balcony and spectators on the oval, particularly important when viewing a match. The height also interacts well with the scale of the small town houses to the north-west of the building.


East Elevation


This elevation is fundamental to the design of the roof. This is the point at which the roof structure meets ground level, engaging the building with the main purpose of the community centre, sporting events. It is from this point that the roof takes shape, echoing the surrounding hill side. The copper roof is flanked either side by glass - community workshop and cafe.


Throughout the design of the building the surrounding architecture has been an integral influence to height and finish. By comparing the street elevation and east elevation above you can see how care has been taken to match the scale of buildings.