A tight budget was no obstacle to a multi-functional new recreation hall designed for Northern Beaches Christian School by Jones Sonter Architects.
December 14th, 2011
To meet the needs of a growing primary and secondary school, Sydney-based architecture firm Jones Sonter were brought on board to create a multipurpose hall that served the school’s students as well as creating opportunities for expansion.
The concept developed by Jones Sonter elevates the main hall floor, maximising the use of the core building and providing potential for additional learning spaces.
A grand stair and stepped seating were designed at the entry to the building. By extending the roof over this space an external shaded assembly was created, offering a variety of functions – a seating area, outdoor assembly space, theatre stage, grandstand and striking entryway to the hall.
The interior of the main hall houses a sports floor, 2 levels of viewing floors, amenities and a gymnasium for senior students and staff.
Capitalising on the location of the site and maximising the benefits of ocean breezes, the hall was designed with low and high level windows to allow for cross ventilation at floor level and natural discharge of warm air at ceiling level. The windows also afford plenty of natural light, further helping to reduce energy consumption.
Jones Sonter’s design for future expansion proved an immediate success – prior to the completion of the main building programme, it was decided that the undercroft area would house new student learning spaces for design technology.
Jones Sonter
jonesonter.com.au
A searchable and comprehensive guide for specifying leading products and their suppliers
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from our industry BFF's!
‘The Elevation of Gravity’ installation was an immersive showcase of innovation that heralded the debut of Gaggenau’s groundbreaking Essential Induction cooktop.
Suitable for applications ranging from schools and retail outlets to computer rooms and X-ray suites, Palettone comes in two varieties and a choice of more than fifty colours.
In the pursuit of an uplifting synergy between the inner world and the surrounding environment, internationally acclaimed Interior Architect and Designer Lorena Gaxiola transform the vibration of the auspicious number ‘8’ into mesmerising artistry alongside the Feltex design team, brought to you by GH Commercial.
Savage Design’s approach to understanding the relationship between design concepts and user experience, particularly with metalwork, transcends traditional boundaries, blending timeless craftsmanship with digital innovation to create enduring elegance in objects, furnishings, and door furniture.
The F2 screen system was created to provide privacy right from ground level up. With a stackable moveable tile-based system with optional foamed backed for improved acoustics. It’s a fantastic product for any type of office.
The internet never sleeps! Here's the stuff you might have missed
Warren and Mahoney’s mixed-use project in Auckland is approaching full occupancy, with big plans across hospitality, workplace, retail and more.
Set to undergo a $60-million revitalisation, the National Gallery of Australia has announced the launch of a landscape design competition for its Sculpture Garden.