2006.01 north new brighton memorial hall

earthquake strengthening, entry extension, refurbishment of community hall

crispin schurr design architect at ccc

programme

  • earthquake strengthen character hall building

  • provide universal access to all spaces in building

  • create external deck area to complement hall

  • upgrade ablutions and kitchen

  • undertake re-roofing and deferred maintenance

issues

  • marine environment within sea spray zone

  • spalling of concrete structure

  • etching of glazing, corrosion of metals

  • no ground floor slab

  • low seismic resistance

  • poor insulation

solutions

  • new ground floor slab

  • robust resilient concrete new structure

  • new lateral bracing appropriate to location (shear walls / k-braces)

  • breaking out and repair of spalling existing concrete

  • new purlins create cavity for new roof insulation

  • strapping and lining of exterior walls incorporating insulation & acoustic slot absorption

  • new energy efficient services

  • new lift access

  • refurbished ablutions and kitchen

  • new deck connecting first floor hall space to beach

  • covered entry space

  • refurbished windows

  • new fire egress increases hall capacity

status

  • completed

Modern two-story community centre building with large glass windows and a wooden slatted balcony, sign reading "North New Brighton War Memorial & Community Centre," overlooking a body of water.
Interior of a room with large windows and a glass door, overlooking a deck and the ocean. Sunlight casts shadows on the wooden floor and brick wall.
Photo of an entrance stairway with black metal rails, a brick wall, and a wooden slat wall outside with houses and trees visible in the background.
Beachside modern structure with metal stairs and orange-tinted wood slats, overlooking ocean, with distant hills in the background.
View of the ocean through a wooden and wire fence on a pier or boardwalk at sunset.
An empty spacious hall with a high wooden ceiling, sunlight streaming through windows, a small stage with two chairs, a piano, and stacked chairs on the side.