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Designing a Kiosk (information booth) for Triangle Square
The aim of this project is to design an information booth for Triangle Square in form of a kiosk, which will be located in the city centre. The designing process involved many considerations and trials. This information booth is use for tourism and also for the local shoppers
Research
In order to choose an exact location for the kiosk, I went to the triangle square and took some photographs. By considering how big the kiosk will be and where will be the maximum flow of people, finally I made a decision of the location.
Location
The kiosk will be located on the sidewalk facing the Corporation Street. This street is the main road to the inner part of city centre; it is surrounded by modern buildings such as Arndale shopping centre, Selfridges and the Urbis museum. Also, the Victoria train station and bus stops nearby make it an advantage for the tourism to use because it is easy to find.
Design of kiosk
Size: a minimum size of 4-5 meter square is required as if the space is too small it would affect the movement inside of the staff. Assuming this is an information booth run by maximum of 2 staffs.
Material: this is a big area of thinking; both secure and weather proof need to take a place in here. Also to think it over, the outer look of the kiosk must fit in to the surroundings. Glass, stainless steel, stone and timber cladding are the suitable material to use.
Shape: again, a suitable appearance is needed in order to fit in the surroundings. But more important is the usefulness of the staff inside, will it be comfortable enough for the people who use it. And how to maximise the space inside for the staff to use. A peculiar shape might draw your attention into it, but will it be inconvenience for people to use it and the structural engineer might get a headache. Simple is the best.
Wall: this is a very important part of a kiosk, it needs to be strong enough to support the roof and provide a good maintenance of waterproof, windproof and thermal insulation. In my designs, I have mainly use the glass curtain wall instead the traditional Stone Ashlar Panels. It gives the architectural aesthetics to the kiosk, also cut down the energy costs as the insulating glass provide both good thermal insulation and lighting requirement.
Roof: Its purpose is to shed water off the building and to prevent it from accumulating on top. Pitched roof can directly achieve this purpose. Another great use of the roof in now days is adding the solar panel to the roof, so we can use solar energy to generate electricity or thermal energy. Weather proof materials are required for the roof.
Window: as the function of this kiosk is information booth, window is very much act as a communication bridge. Apart from the aeration ventilation, security is also need to be considering about; even Bullet-proof glass can be used for parts of the kiosk. The height from the ground level to the window-sill should not more than 90cm; this enables the disable people to use.
Access door: as the window, security is the key point. Automatic glass doors are used widely for many buildings, a manually switch door (use swipe card) is even more safe.
The aim of this project is to design an information booth for Triangle Square in form of a kiosk, which will be located in the city centre. The designing process involved many considerations and trials. This information booth is use for tourism and also for the local shoppers
Research
In order to choose an exact location for the kiosk, I went to the triangle square and took some photographs. By considering how big the kiosk will be and where will be the maximum flow of people, finally I made a decision of the location.
Location
The kiosk will be located on the sidewalk facing the Corporation Street. This street is the main road to the inner part of city centre; it is surrounded by modern buildings such as Arndale shopping centre, Selfridges and the Urbis museum. Also, the Victoria train station and bus stops nearby make it an advantage for the tourism to use because it is easy to find.
Design of kiosk
Size: a minimum size of 4-5 meter square is required as if the space is too small it would affect the movement inside of the staff. Assuming this is an information booth run by maximum of 2 staffs.
Material: this is a big area of thinking; both secure and weather proof need to take a place in here. Also to think it over, the outer look of the kiosk must fit in to the surroundings. Glass, stainless steel, stone and timber cladding are the suitable material to use.
Shape: again, a suitable appearance is needed in order to fit in the surroundings. But more important is the usefulness of the staff inside, will it be comfortable enough for the people who use it. And how to maximise the space inside for the staff to use. A peculiar shape might draw your attention into it, but will it be inconvenience for people to use it and the structural engineer might get a headache. Simple is the best.
Wall: this is a very important part of a kiosk, it needs to be strong enough to support the roof and provide a good maintenance of waterproof, windproof and thermal insulation. In my designs, I have mainly use the glass curtain wall instead the traditional Stone Ashlar Panels. It gives the architectural aesthetics to the kiosk, also cut down the energy costs as the insulating glass provide both good thermal insulation and lighting requirement.
Roof: Its purpose is to shed water off the building and to prevent it from accumulating on top. Pitched roof can directly achieve this purpose. Another great use of the roof in now days is adding the solar panel to the roof, so we can use solar energy to generate electricity or thermal energy. Weather proof materials are required for the roof.
Window: as the function of this kiosk is information booth, window is very much act as a communication bridge. Apart from the aeration ventilation, security is also need to be considering about; even Bullet-proof glass can be used for parts of the kiosk. The height from the ground level to the window-sill should not more than 90cm; this enables the disable people to use.
Access door: as the window, security is the key point. Automatic glass doors are used widely for many buildings, a manually switch door (use swipe card) is even more safe.
