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Management Committee
Leckie Road
Gargunnock
February 06
Version 1.
ARCHITECT’S BRIEF
10 FEBRUARY 2006
Please direct any comments on this brief to Douglas Johnston via e-mail or directly to The Haven, Main Street by March 9th 2006.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. MAIN BUILDING
3. SCHOOL HOUSE
4. DROP IN-CENTRE
5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
In 2004 Gargunnock Community Centre Management Committee commissioned McEachern MacDuff Architects to prepare a number of sketch designs for the improvement of the community centre. The brief for that commission was to prepare a number of options for the Centre from a basic design that would allow the Centre to meet current regulations to a more comprehensive review of the facilities that would enable the Centre to meet the current and future needs of the community.
Prior to the commissioning of the Architects the Gargunnock Futures Group and more recently the Community Centre management Committee carried out household surveys to identify the type of facility that would best meet the needs of the community.
In June 2005 the Architects submitted a number of sketch designs for consultation and these were displayed in the Centre over the summer period together with a request for comments. In total some 40 written comments were received during this period. In September a well-attended public meeting was held in the Centre, the proposals were discussed in some considerable detail and further comments noted.
The following brief builds on the work in preparing the sketch proposals and takes into account the detailed community consultation carried out during 2005.
1.2 Objectives
The most significant result of the consultation was that the Centre requires major improvement if it is going to meet the standards required for the 21st century and that the opportunity should be taken to enhance the facility such that it more closely matches the requirements of the Community. The key objective is that Gargunnock should have a Community Centre that:
supports all the current functions and services provided;
meets or current regulations particularly in relation to security and fire safety;
contains catering facilities that will support the use of outside caters of functions;
has a range of flexible spaces that can be used independently of each other;
has an energy efficient, cost effective heating system; and
is attractive for the community and community groups to use.
1.3 Requirements of Brief
The architect shall prepare a set of design drawings for final approval by the Management Committee that are in sufficient detail to enable the provision of fully costed proposals that can be utilised for grant application purposes.
1.4 Outputs and Timescale
The outputs and timescales for this commission are as follows.
Stage Expected Date
Final Sketch Design May 2006
Final Design Approval June 2006
Design Drawing and Costs August 2006
Complete Design Stage September 2006
It is important that the design and costing outputs coincide with the Grant Application cycles of the various grant-giving agencies.
2. MAIN BUILDING
Gargunnock Community Centre was previously the village school. Following the construction of the new school in the early 1970s the building was leased to the community for use as a community centre. The building is used by a wide range of groups, whose activities range from Toddlers Play Groups to carpet bowls.
The Centre is well used but has specific problems relating to joint use that make it difficult for more than one group to use the Centre at any one time. In addition, while the community has carried out a number of improvements to the Centre, it is clear that the building now requires major refurbishment if it is to serve the community for the next forty years.
As far as can be ascertained the basic fabric of the building is sound and can be used as the basis for the proposed refurbishment. Extensive demolition and new build is not envisaged.
2.1 Small Hall – Blue Room
Existing wall panelling to be removed as well as current pipe boxing and heating pipes. New dado to be constructed round wall on same line as window. Pinboard panelling fixed to a height 900mm above dado. Current Sink to be moved further along wall so as not to obstruct new entrance. Door to be knocked through from east end of hall to new extension. Also, new door to be created at east end to a new store to the rear of the building. Lighting to be replaced with low energy fittings to an appropriate lighting scheme. The wall between the main hall and the Blue Room to be opened up to a height of at least 3.5m. The opening should be designed such that a demountable stage can be assembled in the Blue Room thus giving the impression of a proscenium arch for concerts, plays etc. When not in use the opening should be capable of closing by means of an acoustic patrician. Floor finish to be heavy-duty carpet. Room to be decorated throughout following completion of the works.
2.2 Storage and Boiler Room
The existing store and boiler room to be demolished and a new larger store created. The store to be constructed such that level access is achieved between the hall and the store. The new store to be constructed to current energy standards and to be heated form the main Community Centre system. New store to be the full length of the rear of the building but the same breadth as at present. The oil storage tank and the boiler to be replaced. A new oil storage tank to be located to the rear of the main building. Consideration should be given to construction a new boiler housing such that the new boiler can serve both the main building and the Drop-in Centre. Access path to be maintained at rear of building.
2.3 Main Hall
Existing wall panelling to be removed as well as current pipe boxing and heating pipes. New dado to be constructed round wall on same line as window. Pinboard panelling fixed to a height 900mm above dado. New double door to be created to new reception hall to east of main hall. New floor covering to be heavy-duty linoleum or similar. Lighting scheme to be predominantly low energy fittings but to include a limited number of stage lights of a type suitable to illuminate demountable stage in the Blue Room and a wall up-light system with dimming. Room to be decorated throughout following completion of the works.
2.4 New Entrance, Reception Hall and Foyer
New reception hall to be created to the east of the current main hall. The new hall to span the current gap between the blue room and the kitchen and project out from the main hall around 5m that is approximately 2.5m beyond current building line. A new entrance and foyer to be constructed facing Leckie Road and a new pedestrian access created on Leckie Road. The function of this new entrance is to create a new focal point entrance to the centre that is designed for pedestrian access. Thus with the parking area to the west of the building there will be a separation of pedestrian and motor traffic. New heating system to be extended into this space.
Consideration should be given to the new reception hall being designed to capture maximum thermal efficiency. The current windows to the hall to remain with the current doors brought down to floor level and there being level access between the new and existing halls. There should also be direct access from new reception hall to the current small room, the kitchen and the school house. There should be a lockable servery between the kitchen and the new reception hall. Wall to the east to be designed to allow maximum natural light to kitchen and main hall. Consideration should be given to creating a small lockable store to the south of the new reception hall and adjoining the Small hall Floor finish to be heavy-duty linoleum or similar to match finish in main hall.
3. SCHOOL HOUSE
3.1 Kitchen
Kitchen to be completely refurbished to meet current food hygiene standards such that it can be utilised by user groups and caterers brought in for special events. Facilities must include as a minimum:
Sink and drainer; Oven; Hob; Fridge; Preparation surface; Waste storage; and Storage cupboards.
Servery Counter and entrance to be from new reception hall.
3.2 Toilets
Existing toilets to remain, however consideration should be given to refurbishment to a higher quality of fitting and finish. Redecorated throughout.
3.3 Doctors Surgery
Doctors surgery to remain, but with new floor covering and decorated throughout.
3.4 Waiting Room
Waiting room to remain, but with new floor covering and decorated throughout.
3.5 Hall & Entrance
Entrance hall to be redesigned to provide fire safety for upstairs offices and afford separate lockable access to both upstairs offices and the rest of the community centre.
3.6 Upstairs Offices
The two upstairs offices to be refurbished such that they can be made available to be leased out either together or independently, with new floor covering and decorated throughout.
The existing upstairs toilet to be refurbished to provide a separate toilet and small kitchen/tea making facilities.
4. DROP IN-CENTRE
4.1 Use and Function
The drop in centre to be kept as a single space for youth and other medium sized group activities. A new toilet and tea making facilities should be created to on south end of the building and a new foyer or entrance hall to replace the existing timber structure. New heating system to be extended to the drop-in centre either by separate boiler fed from shared fuel source or heating direct from single boiler.
4.2 Store
Existing cycle shed store to be extended to double its current size (Metres Cubed) possibly by extending into the car park and raising the roof. Secure storage should be a single usable space, concrete floor level with car park surface and storage shelving to 50% of wall area. The remainder of store to be available for bulk storage.
5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Heating System
New heating system, to be to the best current energy efficiency standards. Recommendations to be made regarding the most appropriate fuel source. Single system to serve main building, school house and drop in centre. Each space to have its own temperature control. Consideration to linking heating system to alternative energy sources such as passive heat recycled from new reception hall.
5.2 Finishes
Recommendations to be made regarding appropriate floor and wall finishes for each area. In general finishes should be robust and where possible require reduced maintenance.
5.3 Electrical Supply
All buildings to be rewired throughout to current standards.
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