A new village hall at Castle Camps, funded by Lottery money has recently been competed.
The design was prepared on the ArchiCAD computer programme, which allowed a virtual reality film to be produced. This has enabled the clients to carry out an interactive exploration of the building with cameras placed in each room.
The lighting and stage lighting schemes were designed into the virtual reality building model and their effects demonstrated. The scheme reflected the multi purpose use of the building. Spot lights and track lights on dimmers were used for atmosphere for discos and dances while lighting beams with fluorescent lamps provided general lighting for meetings etc. The lights are controlable from behind stage or front of house.
Although the roof structure was complex, the computer model allowed the scheme to be viewed from any angle to refine the design and construction detailing.
We put forward a complete design team to the client committee.
We also provided a comprehensive brochure of the project with the computer visual printouts, and Lottery funding was obtained at the first submission.
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Hawstead
View of entrance
Comberton
View of entrance
