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The interpretive centre will serve two purposes:

- To provide a physical point of reference with visual significance that keeps alive the culture/history/memory/essence of the site

-To provide accommodation to house and display relevant material and interpretive material for public access and information.

 

Solutions relying heavily on landscape are encouraged.

Visitors should be inspired and informed in ways that somehow express the spirit of the place (genius loci).

 

Total floor area: 450sqm (covered internal spaces), 2 storeys

 

ROOM REQUIREMENTS for the space are as follows:

 

Reception

Foyer / Public gathering space

Display / Exhibition / Gallery space

Book / Souvenir shop

M&E / Utilities space(s)

Office

Toilets

Pantry / cafeteria

Storage

1 MISC Space to be defined by designer (10 rooms / spaces in total)

 

The designed should be developed taking into account the climate, culture and context of the building. The building must EMPHASISE THE USE OF MATERIALS WITH HEAVY THERMAL MASS (CONCRETE, NATURAL STONE AND/OR BRICKWORK). The use of timber (if any) should be limited to roof structures and/or secondary elements and finishes. We are required to indicate MATERIALS and show an appreciation of BUILDABILITY in your final presentation.

The second part of the project is to come up with a concept based on the analysis for a visitor interpretive center. 

 

 

The submission consists of a micro site analysis, conceptual drawings and a physical model. Sketches, diagrams and mock models are to be shown to further justify the concept. 

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