Sport + Leisure
Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
The project was initiated by Milton Keynes Council and forms a major part of their overarching leisure strategy, with community involvement becoming an inherent part of future planning policy and the project was undertaken to support this philosophy. The development consists of three rugby pitches, a training area and clubhouse, with the pitches being retained as open public access.
The building operates on two floors, with the second seemingly suspended above the other, and presents itself as a simple crisp rectilinear box. The form is kept deliberately as simple as possible to reinforce the buildings clarity and efficient planning.
The intent is to present a clear, minimal portrayal of the pavilion typology making it unique from other buildings in the immediate area. The palate of materials used are minimal, extending predominately to render, with brickwork, glass and sections of timber.
Published
The Architects Journal / 21 September 2011
Project Information
Client
Milton Keynes Council
Gross Area
820 sqm
Building Contract
NEC Type 3
Role
Contract Administrator, Lead Designer, Architect / RIBA Work Stage 1 > 6
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