Projects
Golf Shop Camouflage
public green retailer's dream
situation.
An established golf store is situated at the intersection of
Franklin Street and Elizabeth Street. Because of its excellent
location the site is under development pressure. Inside the crowded
shop there is a kind of artificial leisure landscape – a driving
range and a putting green in miniature format. The roof and the
space above the mostly single storey building are not used.
proposal.
With a few simple measures the rooftop could be upgraded into
a compact golf course enclosed by a netted cage. The existing rooms
on the first floor could host a café. Consequently, the golf shop
gains a place for costumers and the general public to test products
for free, or just have a coffee and relax on the grass. In
addition, given that the volume of the cage will be highly visible
from the surrounding streets, it can serve as a powerful
advertisement for the shop.
conclusion.
This small project illustrates how an ordinary commercial
space could be converted into an urbanistic double-stage — a stage
for the people to enjoy a new opportunity to experience their city,
and a stage for representing the city’s sports identity.
poster from the exhibition placed in the sports lockers