DESIGN CRITERIA The Inclusion of Elements in a Facilities Design

Design Elements

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

Note: Cage, Playing surface

Shuffleboard Courts concrete surrounded by asphalt

Ambiance of an outdoor pool concrete topped by chain link

Problem

Combination of relatively permanent material with some sense of aesthetics

Hotel Playground – Rhodes Colour, texture, materials

Playground in Paris park – material, colour, style

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

Disney - water bridge for ferries

Tunnel Campground - North of Calgary

Physical Functionalism Concern for movement

Pressure

Compromise

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

Wet N Wild

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

Compromise A straight road is the shortest distance

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

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

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

The Elmwood Club - the logic of entrance

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

Progression while travelling

Main entrance - theme distribution of maps, services

Main Street

Busch Gardens Entrance Modes of transport The logic of flow