PROJECT
STATION 3: The Press Box Existing press box, photo by Brian Baer
The Press Box is a highly-used facility by not only the School’s teams, but visiting opponents and outside groups. Accessed by the grandstands, it has a presence that can be seen from the main road and parking lots adjacent to the athletic fields. Hurricane Sandy damaged the exterior and interior of the press box with its wind and rain. 1. How can we create a structure that is separated by distance (vertical and horizontal) and size that still feels connected to the body of the campus? 2. There is a desire to provide a separated space so that teams (home and visitors) can film a sporting event on the main field. Where should this space occur? On top, to the side, in front? 3. What should the reconstructed press box exterior wall be made of? Should it take a different shape/form? How are the door(s) and window openings treated? 4. What should the interior of the press box look and feel like? What materials could be used? 5. What are the missing elements (in your opinion) of the press box? How can these elements be provided?
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