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STUDIO55 ARCHITECTS <br />Studio 55 Architects, LLP <br />10700 Highway 55, suite 317 <br />Plymouth, MN 55441 <br />763.544.8370 <br />studio5Sarchitects.com <br />Elmcrest Park Community Building — Discussion Topics <br />Park Board meeting May 9, 2013 <br />Assumptions <br />o Durable public structure with covered picnic area similar to Miller Park park buildings located in <br />Eden Prairie. <br />o The construction budget for the building is in the range of $375,000. <br />o The building will have a septic system and city water. <br />o A new playground will be built adjacent to the new building. <br />o The building will serve the community. <br />Programming Questions <br />General <br />o Should the facility be a year-round use or three -season? <br />o How many people should the facility accommodate maximum and what is the average daily or <br />weekend use? <br />o What uses and user types occur — winter (snowmobile trail head), spring, summer, and fall seasons? <br />o Are special accommodations to be provided for seniors, teens, soccer teams, preschool, spectators, <br />scouts, community education, community recreation, other? <br />o What type of shelter should be provided for inclement weather, i.e., rain, wind, storm, snow, tornado, <br />etc.? <br />o Is it open every day and what are the hours of operation? <br />Basic Building <br />o Security and vandalism issues, grilles over the windows, lighting <br />o Picnics & number of tables <br />o Shade and rain cover, size <br />o Lockable rolling doors and sitting walls at pavilion <br />o Second level for field observation <br />o Wall materials, roof materials, floor materials, exterior surfaces <br />o Energy conservation, daylighting, natural ventilation, rain water collection, environmental <br />stewardship <br />o Material, image, durability and maintenance considerations <br />o Public art display area <br />o Cornerstone/time capsule and or any other recognition to staff, council, mayor, commissions, <br />community <br />