Date: 15 June 09
Author: Caroline Ednie, Web Editor
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Reiach and Hall were appointed by Aberdeen City Council and the University of Aberdeen to prepare a brief and obtain outline planning consent for a major sports facility in Aberdeen.
Through competitive interview and design presentation Reiach and Hall were finally appointed in January 2006 as architect and lead consultant. The project successfully won planning permission and construction work began on site in 2007 under a Single Stage D&B contract with novation of the design team.
In a phased programme of works the project is set to bring an exemplary sports facility to Scotland.
Phase 1 includes 9 court multi purpose games hall, indoor athletics training facility, full size indoor FIFA 3G 2 star football pitch, 4 competition squash courts, Dojo, multi purpose games room, commercial fitness suite, 500 seat stand, Aberdeen Institute of Sport Offices, licensed Cafe & Changing facilities.
Phase 2 includes new external FIFA 3G 2 star pitch, 2 no. seven a side pitches, and changing facilities.
Phase 3 (currently at feasibility stage) will offer 50 metre pool, 25 metre training pool, diving pool, 500 seat viewing gallery and changing facilities.
Reiach and Hall’s services include brief writing, feasibility studies, visualisations, model making, full architectural design service, sports consultancy and site inspection.
Project: Aberdeen Regional Sports Facility
Architect: Reiach and Hall
Client: Aberdeen City Council, University of Aberdeen and SportScotland
Location: Aberdeen
Approximate contract value: £23 Million
Completion date: 2009
Link: www.reiachandhall.co.uk
Images: Reiach and Hall
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