Why hire an Architect to plan and design your sports infrastructure?
Many of us when fall sick, buy an over-the-counter medicine from the Pharmacist rather than visiting a professional doctor for one's illness. It works temporarily, one saves consultancy fees of the Doctor and long waiting hours at his clinic. But in the long run, one has not acted on the actual root problem, but on superficial symptoms, thus, worsening the situation.
This trend is nowadays popular in construction industry as well.
Other service providers in this fraternity have started providing architectural services, and, since it is offered at lower fees, it is "easy on pocket" for client, thus preferred. But, one misses the point as stated above. The service providers may do the best job with materials /aesthetics and cost. But what happens with finding the perfect design solution ?
How does an Architect find the perfect design solution?
Architects, qualified professionals, have a broader range of knowledge and expertise in design, as they are trained/ programmed to think in that manner in their academic phase and later during their internships/ early years of employment.
They are not just familiar with sports materials, but also with space planning, understanding mass psychology, human emotions during sports, sportsmen and their support staff, field standards, illumination standards, fire safety standards, construction methods & technologies, building codes, and safety regulations. This means that they can create designs that are safe, functional, and code-compliant.
Architects can take a more holistic approach to design. They consider the needs of the users, the surrounding environment, and the long-term goals of the project. This results in designs that are more sustainable, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing.
Architects can help you to avoid costly mistakes. They have experience in avoiding common pitfalls in sports infrastructure design, such as inadequate drainage, poor sightlines, and insufficient parking. This can save you money in the long run.
In addition, hiring an architect can also give you peace of mind knowing that your sports infrastructure project is in the hands of a qualified professional.
Here are some specific examples of how an architect can help you with your sports infrastructure project:
to choose the right location for your sports facility. They will consider factors such as access to transportation, parking, and amenities.
to design a facility that meets the needs of your users. They will consider the types of sports that will be played, the age and skill level of the participants, and the desired level of competition.
to comply with all applicable building codes and safety regulations. This is essential to ensure the safety of your users and to avoid costly fines.
to manage the construction process. This can be a complex and time-consuming process, and an architect can help you to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
to create a space that is safe and accessible for all users. This includes ensuring that the building is compliant with accessibility regulations, and that it has features that make it easy for people of all ages and abilities to use.
to design a space that is functional for the specific sports that will be played there. This includes factors such as the size and shape of the playing area, the type of flooring, and the location of amenities such as locker rooms and showers, the ventilation systems implied and like these many other space requirements and design elements.
and Architect will know which service provider is suitable for your project, based upon the project requirement and your budget. So, let them orchestrate the show for you and get the right people on-board, and you sit peacefully to enjoy the music!
P.S. : Our earlier articles about Sports Architecture
https://www.design3point14.in/post/from-the-field-to-the-world-the-importance-of-sport-in-building-a-better-future
https://www.design3point14.in/post/warm-up-before-you-start-reading