The design was based on a simple efficient plan that provides access to all key spaces from a circulation street spanning nearly 2/3 of the length of the south elevation. The layout is very intuitive and from the entrance visitors get views into the pool hall and to the first floor fitness spaces helping them to orientate themselves within the building.

The sports hall and plant spaces are to the rear of the building. The south facing glazed façade is shaded by a wide covered external public space where users can enjoy the surroundings.

The double pitched form encapsulates the large volume of the sports hall and the external plant space thus reducing the impact of the building on the nearby residential properties. The following additional factors were also taken into account by the design:

• An efficient and simple over-arching structure encompasses all accommodation
• The layout was developed to take best advantage of the existing mature trees on the site
• Building outlook is South to views over sports pitches
• Building roof form developed to provide external covered viewing from outside of main entrance
• Roof form disguises the large mass of the sports hall
• Glazing to South elevation is shaded by louvres and overhang give depth to the elevation
• Low level glazing allows controlled views in/out of pool hall
• Materials chosen to fit with park-like setting
• Requirements of privacy provide bold interventions within the glazed South elevation
• Modern and energy efficient environment making it cost effective to heat.