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slabs of concrete overlaid with
timber, which were both robust
and easy to construct locally.
Outdoor, oversized picnic tables
for the Aquatic Centre catered to
large family groups, and the space
areas related to the shade structures. In and around the stadium,
the flow of people was related to
the flexibility of events and access
for emergency vehicles; a larger
capacity for seating during the
Games would be removed afterwards, so they factored in how
the spaces would transfer back to
open space after the games.
Some materials such as steel
work and lighting were imported
and while there was a good supply
of local hardwoods, issues with
termites restricted their use.
Brazier said everyone struggled at times with the enormity
of the task, and working in a fairly
remote location within a very different culture, but a good working
relationship between Bespoke and
the architects made a difference.
“I think the best relationships
between the two professions
is where there’s a common respect for what the other delivers.
There was good correlation and
coordination of design ideas and
that flowed through to detail and
co-ordination on site as well.”
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The Sir John Guise
Stadium in
Port Morseby.