Kapiti Sports Turf Community Facility

Putting Identity into Design

The first step in the design process was establishing an identity for the Trust that could be incorporated into the design of the building. In association with Brandit Graphic Design – AD Architecture’s design team provided a new contemporary logo which signifies the use of the facility by different sports and incorporates colours that are traditionally used to identify the Paraparaumu/Kapiti area. 

Deliberately Practical, Easily Accessible

The building itself needed to be easily accessible from both the car park and the turf level. The use of the contoured bank on a narrow strip of land between the car park and the turf influenced the design, encouraging spectators and players to enter and use the lounge. It was particularly important that the lounge area was not elevated above basement rooms.

The overall concept allows for future offices beyond the kitchen and a practice turf over the changing room roof (which will also be able to accommodate temporary seating for larger tournaments).

The design incorporates blocks at each end that vividly and proudly identify the building. The sloping roof lounge neatly dissects the two blocks and cantilevers on one side for a snug area and on the other side to provide a magnificent viewing balcony. The main building sits on top of the bank to give enough elevation for viewing matches on the turf yet remains close enough to the ground for good access from both sides. The changing rooms were deliberately set into the bank to provide level access from the turf and reduce the visual impact of these service rooms.

Budget Conscious, Carefully Considered

Virtually all the money for the building was by donation and charity funding, therefore a very tight budget needed to be strictly adhered to. The selection of products and finishes were carefully considered and selected to ensure best value, whilst maintaining aesthetic and longevity as much as practicable. Colour was introduced on various surfaces to create vibrant and interesting interior spaces that initially relied on more expensive materials.

Sustainability

Rainwater is collected from the roof into storage tanks that are used to water the turf.

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