1. DESIGN CRITERIA The Inclusion of Elements in a Facilities Design

2. Design Elements

3. Structural Functionalism The concept of structural functionalism is linked to the idea of carrying capacity

4. Note: Cage, Playing surface

5. Shuffleboard Courts concrete surrounded by asphalt

6. Ambiance of an outdoor pool concrete topped by chain link

8. Problem

9. Combination of relatively permanent material with some sense of aesthetics

11. Hotel Playground – Rhodes Colour, texture, materials

12. Playground in Paris park – material, colour, style

13. Compromise - may be difficult Large vehicles + high volume Turning area Surface - wet and cold weather

14. Disney - water bridge for ferries

15. Tunnel Campground - North of Calgary

16. Physical Functionalism Concern for movement

17. Pressure

19. Compromise

20. Disguise Large numbers + few ‘high quality’ attractions Distractions Deception

21. Wet N Wild

22. Close to the ‘action’ Sense of anticipation Value for wait time

23. Compromise A straight road is the shortest distance

24. Cultural & Aesthetic Functionalism Linkage to the value or image associated with the particular area, activity, or resource

25. The sense of what is ‘appropriate’ to the activity, facility or area –Example of a scenic outlook - the goal of say a distant mountain is important but so are the immediate surrounds - and the area between the viewer and the objective –A paper mill with attendant contamination and smells would not be appropriate Senses of - balance, proportion, scale, colour, atmosphere and perspective are important

26. A) Order and Progression There should be a logical progression of physical characteristics among the part of the offering

27. The Elmwood Club - the logic of entrance

28. The Car Park Mobile trains from themed car areas Distribution to different modes - ferry, monorail

29. Progression while travelling

30. Main entrance - theme distribution of maps, services

31. Main Street

32. Busch Gardens Entrance Modes of transport The logic of flow