<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2929" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_project_detail image="1315"]Phase one will entail ancillary facilities for 104 cadets and residential facilities for 52 male cadets, while phase two will provide for residential facilities for 52 female cadets. The Cadets will be between the age of 12 to 18 when they attend the Academy, for the duration of 4 years at least. The Conceptual design for the Academy evolves around our wish to provide spaces, in which the cadets will be living, eating, learning and dreaming of Hockey at all times.[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_project_detail position="bottom" image="1316"]Therefore the entire academy should have views of one of the Hockey fields from every space. The location for the Astrotruf was due to it's large size restricted to one space. After this the smaller grass field could fit at two places on the site, keeping in mind that we wanted to retain all the existing large trees on the site. By placing the grass field adjacent to the Astroturf we were able to wrap the building around this field in a U-shape, creating spaces as per our conceptual intent.[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2931" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2932" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_project_detail image="1315"]The volume of the first floor, which houses all the residential facilities of the cadets and coaches, extends on all sides in varies sizes beyond the ground floor volumes. By placing this volume such, covered passages with exposed columns are provided on the ground[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_project_detail position="bottom" image="1316"]floor on along the long East facade and the South side of the North wing. This will provide the required cooling shadow on the rear lying spaces and will prevent from direct sunlight to enter the classrooms and gym.[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2933" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_project_detail image="1315"]In total there are three voids designed in the building, besides from the two corner voids, there is also a through and through void to the roof above the central entrance gate. The parapet walls of the three voids will be designed as sculptural volumes which cut through the entire height of the building, connecting all the floors visually internally. These sculptural elements will define the Architectural language of the building, as well as shape the interiors, therefore providing a consistency in the design and uniformity for the experiences of the various spaces.[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_project_detail image="1315"]<em>Two type of rooms are provided for the cadets; for the junior cadets three on a room, and twin sharing rooms for the senior cadets. While designing the rooms we aimed to provide all sleeping spaces, away from the windows, and therefore prevent the beds from receiving direct sunlight.</em>[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="2934" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_project_detail image="1315"]Each cadet will be provided a bed, a cabinet and a desk for their personal use. Besides this, each room is designed with a seating platform near the window, which provides space for leisure and study for the cadets, while giving space for suitcases to be stored underneath. These ledges can double up as additional beds, in case visiting teams also require to be housed at the Academy.</p>
<p>By staggering the beds and staggering the corridor wall, the cadets will be provided some sense of privacy when sleeping, as they will not be able to see each other faces. In the corridors this is also beneficial, as the monotonous length of the corridor is now broken by various break out spaces, which can be designed with study tables and seating ledges for the cadets. At the end of all the first floor corridors there is a view on the void sculptures, also breaking the monotonous character of long repetitive spaces.[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2935" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_project_detail image="1315"]Above the central entrance gate of the building, a wide common room is placed, such that the cadets have on the East a perfect central view on the astro turf and a good birds eye view on the practice field on the West. This common room is mostly in the shadow, due to the large overhanging viewing gallery on the second floor. This viewing gallery can be reached by stairs and lift from the reception area on the ground floor and provides space for match viewing as well as holding larger board meetings. There is inside viewing provided near the high windows on the East, as well as outside balcony viewing, which is 750mm lower than the inside, to ensure that both seating can be used at the same time. Since most important matches will be held in the afternoon or evening, the entire viewing gallery and balcony will be in the cooler shaded side of the building.[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="2936" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_project_detail image="1315"]<em>The second phase will be design on the second floor, for 52 female cadets, with similar residential area's as provided on the first floor. When the second floor will be constructed the already existing viewing gallery will not have to be changed as it has been designed higher than the future residential floor.</em>[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2937" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_project_detail image="1315"]The materialization of the building underlines the minimalistic and earthy look and feel of the architectural volumes play, with exposed columns and brick jalli's. Dry sandstone cladding will be detailed out for the first floor volume, while grey painted plaster will be provided on the ground floor. The plinth, with its stairs and ramps, will be wrapped in Jaisalmer stone, which compliments the sand-[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_project_detail image="1315"]stone material, while being robust, durable and easy to maintain. Various architectural elements will be pre-cased with in situ concrete on site, such as the box windows of the first floor, as well as the ground floor window and door frames. This will be economical viable, while the quality can be guaranteed and controlled.[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2938" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_project_detail image="1315"]<em>The training and coaching program is facilitated by One Million Hockey Legs, under the guidance of Olympic Hockey champion Floris-Jan Bovenlander and Rob van Nes.</em>[/vc_project_detail][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_projects_posts templates="grid" post_type="projects" total_columns="prague_count_col3" filter_type="year" button_link_class="prague-services-link a-btn-2 simple" button_span_class="a-btn-line" posts_per_page="3"][the_grid name=""][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>
