We´ve been building a mass model as an “icon” to support the movement to redevelop the downtown of Sudbury Ontario, The Coulson building is a critical structure in the Durham Street / Larch Street street-scapes and will be the cornerstone of the new downtown.
Science Village learning activities will take many forms, workshops, shows, demonstrations, drop-in activities designed to amuse and appeal to diverse audiences. This dynamic interior environment will support delivery of a variety of programs. High class design items from ROSSO, KOZIOL, E15 and EXTREMIS will be used to create the highly flexible space for groups and single visitors of different ages and interests.
Science Village, Timmins – Interior Design Development, 1st step: Definition of general approach
Currently we are working on the design development of a Science Center in a heritage building downtown Timmins, Canada. The challenge: Create a variety of useable spaces for programs that create visual interest and pique curiosity. Recommend a layout which facilitates ease of operation and building functionality.
The proposal is based on the use of a track system to create up to five distinct activity zones for main floor of facility. Using a ceiling mounted track system – partitions can be freely moved and rearranged to create distinct zones.
Advantages: • Curtains can be configured to create zones in different locations and zones of different sizes. Two track system allows overlay of different materials • Temperature control of main entrance can be achieved. • Creates visual interest and makes the space feel larger by making parts of the facility visible and hiding other areas • Can be used as signage system to label workshops and activities • Provides acoustic and visual barriers enabling several programs to be running at one time. • The partitions can be composed of a variety of materials and can be sued for a number of purposes.
