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So the idea behind this proposal is for it to be functional between stages and be able to be implemented over a period of time as the centre requires it / is ready for it.
The result of this is that the centre can continue its current operations to still remain a profitable entity. Staged timeline details follow.
Stage 1: Dome Construction
- Dome
Construction of main dome structure; this includes all insulation control & circulation systems, all panels & operational control systems, all support columns connection details to existing structures.
- Insulation Reservoir tanks
Insulation storage tanks installed to sub floor spaces, standard PVC water tanks use for ease of manufacturing, custom shapes may be required however structural integrity can be lowered due to decreased pressure requirements.
- Latrobe Facade
Dome structure is cut to a vertical plane which intersects the top floor of the main building, the arches this cut creates fly over the existing entry roof structures to retain some outward recognition of the new centre. The second floor balcony area could be used as a relaxation or research space, or as an advertisement space for the centre, showcasing users creations and ideas, all salvageable materials are recycled or logged in the library and stored for use in a later project.
- Main Building Second Floor
The second story of the main building is to be converted into the projects nerve centre this involves; implementation of the knowledge library, control systems for dome operations (insulation, heat evacuation, ventilation), Administration offices, project logs & public communication, meeting & discussion rooms (double as design studios until stage 2)
- Knowledge Library
The knowledge library shall be housed on the second story of the main building, with the majority of hard access points located here, data storage is also located here, the libraries information is also available from mobile devices and online.
- Main Building Roof Structure
The whole roof structure shall be removed and recycled or logged and stored for later use. If areas require sealing then barrisol stretch ceiling shall be applied. existing air conditioning units recycled or logged and stored.
- Main Building Lower Shops
The existing lower shops shall be refurbished to accommodate the work above, existing shops not below the intersection do not require refurbishment, but could be.
- Street Hood
Existing street hood in front of main building to be retained, reinforced around dome structures connection to it, upgraded to handle water run off from domes.
- Post office parapet wall
Dome structure connects to main boundary parapet wall on post office building, impact on post office and building tenants should be minimal.
- Corner of Warmington & Latrobe post office
The dome structure may slightly intersect the post office building, area to be modified to suit. Should have minimal impact on the businesses operation roof structure to remain during this stage.
- Cafe Refurbishment
The Morris St corner cafe will require refurbishment when the dome is constructed, particularly the front area. the rear service area will also undergo alterations for the freight elevator to be installed at a later stage.
- Cafe Hood
The street hood at the front of the cafe will require the same treatment as the othe street hood.
- Loading Bay Outdoor Area
The area above the loading bay to be turned into outdoor balcony area, could be used by the cafe or as a public space. Existing air-conditioning units in the are to be recycled or logged and stored for materials library.
- Lift Roof Structure
Existing lift core retained and lift kept operational, roof structure above intersects dome and is to be removed & recycled or logged in library, exiting communications infrastructure atop the lift core relocated as necessary or integrated into the knowledge library.
- Infrastructure for Freight Elevator
This stage requires the modifications to the cafe area above the proposed freight lift, while this is being undertaken the necessary changes to the area to house the freight elevator shall be done to avoid a second disturbance in the future.
- Material Storage
The lowest furthest section of the carpark area shall begin the materials storage area, all materials will be catalogued in the knowledge library to allow for easy remote navigation of supply's and ease of retrieval.
Stage 2: Design Studios
- Existing Shops Relocate
The existing speciality shops to be relocated (onsite if possible) and spaces refurbished for use as community design studios.
- Existing Roof Structure
The existing roof structure above design studios shall be removed & recycled or logged and stored.
- New Design Studios
Design studios will consist of desks and materials to document and develop ideas to concepts for production in the centre, these concepts will be logged in the library and advertised in the space for willing participants to bring them to reality.
- Library Reference Centre
The end space in this section shal be utilised as a reference section for the knowledge library for people working in the design studios to have easy access to the information they require for their projects.
- Introduction of Community Space
the top level of the carpark shal start being utilised by the comunity for functions markets satalls or anything that the users require it to be, semi peminent structurs could be built from the stored materials frm stage one to kick start this, Mobile units to be utilised to allow the space to be dynamically adapted for different functions and situations.
- Soft Lab / Electronics Lab
Prior to the workshop being built below the design studios shall be part workshop/soft lab for smaller projects to be accomplished, mostly electronics hacking and some simple furniture manufacturing, upholstery, sewing and the like can be undertaken in this space.
Stage 3: Workshop
- Woolworths Relocated
Woolworths is relocated offsite, food and produce trading partially carried on in the space through the comunity centre with organised markets or integration of existing community markets into this space.
- New Freight Elevator & Access
During woolworths refurbishment to workshop space the proposed freight elevator is installed allowing materials to be easily transported from the carpark storage sections below to the production floor in the old woolworths space, it also allows deliveries to the loading dock to be catalogued and stored easily to the lower levels.
- New Workshop Space
The design studios workshop spaces are moved down to the new area in woolworths and further workshop spaces are created for more intensive tasks; wood working, metalworking, plastics, electronics, spray booths, cnc machines as well as disasmbly and recycling stations located at the back near the freight elevator for incoming materials.
- Community Space Activities
As the project gains momentum the community space shall to, manufactured items from the workshop can be trialled or implemented here, mobile stalls & other spaces can be manufactured in the workshop and used in this centre or others like it.
Stage 4: Future Developments
- Existing Shops
All the existing shops left out of the proposal can keep operating normally if they choose, the spaces could be renovated and harvested for materials, they could be re purposed into new spaces for the centre & community it is entirely up to the direction the project users and community want to take.
- User Created Intermediate Spaces
all other circulatory spaces and extra space throughout the centre can easily be adapted and re purposed by the users as there is no weatherproofing or professional knowledge required for them to do so thanks to the superstructure these new areas can be dynamically adjusted to receive sun or shade and can be constructed out of the materials library.
Sources: [Original Works]
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