2017.06 te hapua halswell centre

community centre, library, pool park environs

crispin schurr design architect at ccc

programme

  • 3000m² floor area

  • multipurpose council facility

  • 5No meeting rooms, lounge, multipurpose hall, kitchens

  • library, ITs maker space, returns processing, workroom, play area

  • pool changing, lifeguard station

  • service desk, storage

  • cafe

issues

  • multiple council asset units

  • first ccc single integrated services building

  • variable geotechnical conditions

  • natural daylighting required to deep building footprint

  • 160 car parks required

  • distributed services needs

  • significant urban frontage

  • existing outdoor pool

  • existing park buried / not celebrated

  • after hours access required

solutions

  • curved building form created from faceted sections

  • roof wrapped down wall to discharge rainwater to ground swales

  • segmentation creates opportunity for glazing to centre of library space

  • soffits control solar access, preventing glare and overheating

  • plant room located to each building facet for localised climate control

  • high performance HVAC with heat exchangers and night flush ventilation cooling

  • automated light dimming

  • predominantly low maintenance cladding with feature timber panelling

  • sophisticated doors and locks allow after hours access to community spaces

  • flexibility of meeting areas, kitchens and library spaces allow for alternative use configurations

  • structural / electrical design for post disaster function as community assembly / civil defence staging post

status

  • completed

awards

  • nz commercial project awards - silver

  • civic trust award

Modern building with large glass windows, illuminated from inside, under a cloudy evening sky. The architecture features angular designs and a patterned concrete pavement in the foreground.
Modern library or lounge area with colorful curved seating, bookshelves, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
Modern lounge area with white spherical chairs that have red and black cushions, a small white table, and a colorful rainbow-shaped toy set on a white table. Large windows reveal a view of trees and outdoor space.
Modern office with multiple computer stations, white desks, black and red chairs, large windows, wall-mounted TV, whiteboard, and ceiling lighting.
An empty indoor gym or multi-purpose room with bright green and gray patterned flooring, white walls, large windows showing an outdoor view, and ceiling lights.
Snapshot of a modern kitchen visible through a rectangular opening in a white wall, with green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white countertop.
Modern interior with green and black checkered flooring, white walls, and large glass windows, including an emergency exit sign hanging from the ceiling.
Modern architectural building with large glass windows and a sloped roof, illuminated at night, with bike racks in the foreground.