Jersey Cultural Centre Design Brief

JERSEY ARTS CENTRE

Design Brief – 2020

1 Jersey Arts Centre

1.1 The Project

1.2 About the Design Brief

1.3 Current Site Situation

2 Vision

2.1 Simply Stated: ‘The Best Art Gallery in the Channel islands’

2.2 Build the Creative and Cultural Economy

2.3 Invest in Children, Young People and Families

2.4 Promote Community Culture and Heritage

2.5 Learning Centre

2.6 Jersey Arts Centre’s Brand and Jersey Arts Centre’s Niche

2.7 Vision

2.8 Objectives

3 Urban Environment

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Global island with a local heart

3.3 Site and surroundings

3.4 A dialogue with the island

4 Key Technical Issues

4.1 Core Design Principles

4.2 Integration of New and Emerging Technologies

4.3 Collections Handling and Delivery

4.4 Join Together Images and Sound

4.5 Staffing

4.6 Facilities Management

4.7 Utilities

4.9 Access, Circulation, Ergonomics and Visitor Comfort

4.10 Security

4.11 24-hour use of the building

4.12 Health and Safety

4.13 Environmental Conditions

4.14 Regulations and Standards for Sustainability

4.15 Acoustics

4.16 Public Art Program

5 JERSEY ARTS CENTRE (Public Areas)

5.1 General Access / Main Areas

5.2 Reception and Customer Services

5.3 Circulation Foyer(s)

5.4 Exhibition Galleries

5.5 Activities and Performance Spaces

5.6 Studio Spaces

5.7 Jersey Arts Centre Bar

5.8 Catering Facilities

5.9 Picnic Area

5.10 Chill Out Zone

5.11 Meeting Point

5.12 Public Toilet Facilities

5.13 Buggy + EMV Parking

5.14 Auditorium

6 Functional Specifications (Back of House)

6.1 Staff Toilet Facilities / Cleaner’s Room + Stores

6.2 General Office + Facilities

6.3 Facilities Management

6.4 Commercial Retail

6.5 Studio Spaces

6.6 Exhibition Preparation and Storage Spaces

6.7 Workshops

6.8 Staff Offices

6.9 Loading Bay

6.10 Sorting Space

6.11 Cataloging Area

6.12 Photographic Office and Cataloguing Room

6.13 Interim Storage

6.14 Art Depository

7 Strategies

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Sustainability

9.3 Structural & Civil

9.4 Inclusive Design

9.5 Fire Engineering

9.6 Building Services

1 Jersey Arts Centre

1 Jersey Arts Centre

1.1 The Project

‘Jersey Arts Centre brings the art world together to inspire creativity and discovery’.

Jersey Arts Centre will not only be one of the best art galleries in the United Kingdom, but it will also aspire to be a major catalyst for the regeneration of the island of Jersey.

1.2 About the Design Brief

The most appropriate time for major decisions in building projects is in the pre-design stage, at the very beginning of a project. At this stage the range of options is still extensive and decisions and changes to requirements do not yet have costly consequences. It is recognised that at the early stages of the project a shortfall of information means that it can be difficult to make lasting decisions. It is also important to underline that this can lead to delays well into the design and construction stages. When design and construction begin, decision possibilities and changes become more restrictive, tend to be more costly, also in terms of time, and can lead to unsatisfactory solutions.

Establishing a comprehensive Design Brief in the pre-design stage helps to increase the level of information and knowledge, well before the commencement of the actual design work. The main purpose of this detailed Design Brief, is to map, describe and distil the ambitions and aspirations of the various stakeholders that form the Client body into a foundation for all further decision-making, design work and approvals.

Essential project knowledge consists not merely of information supplied by me (the architect), but also knowledge held by the staff and designated users of the future building. This information includes work styles, processes and the resulting spatial requirements. Staff knowledge of the day-to-day working processes is also an essential contribution to understanding the functional requirements. Through a series of interviews and meetings I have acquired detailed information about the project. At this stage, the Design Brief has identified various competing pressures and aspirations that will require further resolution. Under these conditions this Design Brief of November 2013 it cannot not be viewed as a definitive document, but rather as an on-going part of the design development. It therefore allows for small modifications and some additional elaboration within the stated framework. In order to reach the highest level of aspirations for this project it must be recognised that a level of managed flexibility will be of key importance.

1.2.1 Centre of Diversity

The design of Jersey Arts Centre must grow out of the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural diversity of Jersey, promoting and understanding community confidence. The island will become a part of Jersey Arts Centre, and Jersey Arts Centre a part of the island. The qualities of Jersey Arts Centre should be self-evident for everyone. Jersey Arts Centre must represent the social heart of the Jersey citizens. Jersey Arts Centre should be advanced both technologically and functionally; it will offer maximum diversity. The experience should be surprising and inspiring. This needs to be reflected in bi-monthly programming of Jersey Arts Centre. The building should be easily accessible for adults but especially for young people and children. Jersey Arts Centre will be egalitarian, fostering the inclusion of the widest possible audience.

The site of Jersey Arts Centre on Jersey Quai will create a flow of visitors and provide an open anchor, an interior public space and a meeting place for pedestrians and it will become the island’s new icon, whilst addressing the centre existing deficiencies in accessibility, adaptability and lack of space for creative enterprise. Jersey Arts Centre will become a creative and cultural centre for the island.

2 Vision

2 Vision

2.1 Simply Stated: The Best UK Art Gallery the Channel Islands’

Jersey Arts Centre’s mission is to deliver one of the best art galleries in the UK outside of London and the very best in the Channel Islands. A gallery that will be an asset to the island of Jersey and attract visitors and users both locally and nationwide. Jersey has had many identities in its lifetime and is currently re-charting its path to become a cultural based, creative island: one that brings together people from all over the UK and abroad to change lives by enriching them culturally and creatively. This creative-based economy will be fuelled by its own citizens, and as a result of Jersey’s investment in providing the training and guidance necessary to enter the culture and creative workforce. Jersey Arts Centre will be its catalyst.

Jersey Arts Centre will be the social and creative heart of the island, connecting people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. As a multifunctional service centre, it will appeal to a broad spectrum of people. The building will function as a core of information, art and culture centred on people and community life. It will be a supermarket of creativity and art. Jersey Arts Centre will be a microcosm of Jersey itself, reflecting its potential economic strength and the multiple cultures of its citizens.

The fundamental objectives of Jersey Arts Centre will be to:

• Build the creative and cultural economy.
• Invest in children, young people and families.
• Promote community, culture and heritage.

2.2 Build the Creative and Cultural Economy

Jersey aspires to become a cultural island by providing extensive and unimpeded provision for creativity and the arts. Jersey Arts Centre will provide that platform. The effects of this will be felt throughout the broader community as personal success translates into a stronger economic success for the island.

2.3 Invest in Children, Young People and Families

A core objective of the Jersey Arts Centre will be the necessity for the project to appeal to children, young people and families in every sense.

Jersey Arts Centre will be designed to offer an adaptable service where children and young people can access resources as they make the transition to adulthood. The spaces must be designed to offer a flexible and diverse choice of learning settings and styles that are safe, welcoming and stimulating. Interactive technology will be pervasive throughout, encouraging the opportunity to explore and learn by discovery and in different ways.

The provision of informal learning environments will support parents and carers in helping their children to learn. The Children’s Area will cater to the specific needs of children and young people.

Ultimately, Jersey Arts Centre will play a unique role in enabling children and young people to realise their full potential.

2.4 Promote Community Culture and Heritage

Jersey Arts Centre will be a major new meeting place, a focal point for citizen and community activity. The design of Jersey Arts Centre will be welcoming and inviting to all, where no barriers (attitudinal, cultural, emotional, institutional, economical, intellectual, physical or sensory) to participation can exist. It will be fully accessible to people with mobility difficulties and to people with all forms of disability.

Jersey Arts Centre must appeal to the citizens of Jersey by instilling a sense of pride and ownership. As a significant and meaningful community space it should become a landmark that comes to define Jersey as an island. Jersey Arts Centre must genuinely meet the needs of the island, and its many diverse communities. The key to the future success lies in being inclusive, open and accessible. This must be a place where everyone feels they belong.

Exhibitions taking place in Jersey Arts Centre will include the island’s interest to promote emerging artists. Many of these emerging artists will be invited to take residence in the Jersey Arts Centre’s studios. Their work will be exhibited and they will continue to work on new pieces during their stay, which in turn will be exhibited again. The studio’s will be accessible to the public on specific days and will act as greater publicity for each artist.

Also exhibitions will be curated to connect with national, regional and local cultural events.

Island events such as major festivals will be supplemented by this venue. Jersey Arts Centre will have spaces that will be programmed distributing activity over the entire day – from morning to evening. The diversity of facilities, spaces and activities will draw a diverse audience, reflecting the diversity of Jersey itself.

2.5.1 Community Resource

Jersey Arts Centre will be the central point for citizen access and community participation, with the specialised support necessary to help people to realise their personal and democratic rights and aspirations. The nature of a community space should be communicated where the people of Jersey can feel ownership and pride. For all to feel welcome in the Jersey Arts Centre, unambiguous accessibility is important. The building will be family and children friendly throughout and it will welcome young people. There can be no barriers, physical or otherwise when entering the building. The removal of all barriers to access including attitudinal, economical, cultural, emotional, institutional, intellectual and physical should be of the highest priority in order to foster and ensure the widest possible audience.

Once inside, there will be clear and immediate different functions and places where one can sit, drink a cup of coffee, view the exhibitions, hang out with friends from school.

2.5.2 Memory Bank

‘Without art galleries what have we? We have no past and no future.’

Jersey Arts Centre will gather, preserve, present, exhibit and help to interpret the collective memory and identity of the island and its communities and surroundings. The rich multi-media archive and heritage resources will be accentuated through the provision of the highest quality gallery and exhibition space.

As well as exposing people to new ideas and opportunities, Jersey Arts Centre will create memorable experiences. Through spaces that appeal to the senses, the facilities and services that Jersey Arts Centre offer, memories will be created for generations of local people and visitors.

2.5.3 Cyber-entry Point

Jersey Arts Centre will be the entry point to an array of technologies in new media and communications, disseminating knowledge and ideas that will further fuel the education of the young and the entire community at large. This will also prove that Jersey is an island on the cutting edge of technology. Technology has the potential to aid participation learning, which enhances the experience of individuals, encouraging greater self-knowledge and awareness. Touch-ability, interaction and inviting places to explore these technologies will integrate technology and human experience.

2.5.4 Destination for Creativity and Culture

The diversity of resources and services presented in the Jersey Arts Centre cannot be completely understood by the term ‘gallery’. Jersey Arts Centre is more than an art gallery alone. It will offer visitors a place for recreation and cultural expression. The diversity of services on offer means that everyone will be catered for. Jersey Arts Centre events will take place in a multitude of spaces both inside and outside the building. The building will seamlessly merge with the urban fabric of the island. One should experience the Jersey Arts Centre as a part of the urban promenade, a sequential walk, eventful and lengthy, but also with cross connections for easy and direct use.

2.5.5 Creator of Knowledge Resources

Jersey Arts Centre will generate new forms of information in digital formats, sharing its unique collections for learning, creativity and cultural expression in innovative and imaginative ways. Jersey Arts Centre, with its rich diversity of spaces, will foster further engagement with the available resources. The diversity of stimuli, venues and avenues for expression will mean less distinction between the consumer and producer of culture and creativity. Jersey Arts Centre together will provide an unobstructed platform to facilitate this process.

2.5.6 A Promoter of Sustainability

As an island, Jersey is in an important position to demonstrate through Jersey Arts Centre the most technologically advanced building systems and integrated sustainable principles available. Through the Jersey Arts Centre’s own design, management and operations and through highlighting relevant global developments in its information and services, the building will exhibit the latest in sustainable technologies. Natural lighting would be provided for in both the main body of the Jersey Arts Centre for any spaces that line the building’s perimeter. Each studio and (potential live-in studio) will employ natural day lighting. Operable windows at the exterior would benefit individual interior comfort by enabling natural ventilation.

Eco-technological strategies work well with more passive measures to create a dramatic structure that is both a social activator and successful precedent of sustainable practice that can allow the form of the building to remain true to the drama of its concept. The best sustainable solutions should enhance aesthetic goals, limit resource consumption, improve building performance, and promote health and productivity.

2.5.7 Promoter of Jersey and the Region

The building will be distinctively Jersey, a statement of Jersey’s global position and importance as the Channel Islands’ capital. Jersey Arts Centre will be a people’s palace: warm and welcoming yet with a strong image and equally strong in functionality.

Jersey Arts Centre will express the identity of Jersey through changing exhibitions as well as multimedia displays of events in and around the island. It should be an interactive media experience, enlightening, educating, entertaining and uniquely Jersey.

2.5.8 The Interior Presented on the Exterior

Jersey Arts Centre should become more of an environment than a building. The exterior should read the interior. There should be clear sightlines from anywhere within the building.

The entrance hall will offer a clear overview and functions as the information desk, with public functions, staircases and elevators, shop, café and toilets. From the entrance hall one is offered a view onto some of the functions located on upper and lower floors.

Jersey Arts Centre’s location on Jersey Quai presents an opportunity for the engagement with the public domain.

2.6 The Jersey Arts Centre’s Brand and Jersey Arts Centre’s Niche

Jersey Arts Centre, after over thirty years, has developed a strong brand with a sense of place and purpose. In this case Jersey Arts Centre will specifically place its focus on promoting Jersey artists including emerging artists and video and digital art.

2.7 Vision – Summary

• Reflects the aspirations of Jersey in relation to a creative and cultural economy.
• Reflects the aspirations of the island to develop its cultural assets.
• Retains a clear focus on people: Jersey Arts Centre will achieve inspiration for people, and will offer something for everyone, a truly universal service,
• Creates a centre for learning, information arts and culture.
• Becomes an enduring beacon for Jersey, raising the island’s international profile and achieving excellence with local communities.
• Will be accessible and welcoming to all, reaching out to some of the island’s most disadvantaged citizens.
• Will be a universal meeting place, a hub for the region, an engine for the cultural and creative economies.
• Jersey Arts Centre will link the people of Jersey to the world. It will bring the world to Jersey through audio, visual and interactive art, resources and technologies.

2.8 Objectives – Summary

Jersey Arts Centre will:

• Build the Creative and Cultural economy.
• Drive economic and social regeneration, enabling citizens to realise their full potential.
• Promote networking and knowledge exchange, enabling people to come together and learn from one another, in a community space that is open and inclusive to all.
• Be a hub for culture, creativity and skills through the exploitation of art and communications technology.
• Support artistic and design research, scholarship and study.
• Be a model of sustainable design, responsive to technological, social and behavioural change in the information age.
• Invest in children, young people and families.
• Be physically child and family friendly.
• Inspire children and young people as future participants in the world economy.
• Promote a love of creativity and a need for the arts.
• Foster life-long learning.
• Promote community culture and creativity.
• Be the heart of a regional, local and community network of creative and cultural places.
• Provide a focal point for community life, contributing to a high quality of life for local residents.
• Celebrate culture through the audio, visual, multimedia, performance and other art forms.
• Exhibit and interpret Jersey’s assets to provide inspiration for a learning culture.
• Conserve Jersey’s assets and collections for future generations.

3 Urban Environment

3 Urban Environment

3.1 Introduction

In a response to current cultural movements and developments in the island, Jersey Arts Centre represents an opportunity to use these contextual conditions as a fundamental basis for the design process.

Jersey Arts Centre will become a vital organ in the public domain of the island, and will be required to respond to the dynamic and diverse audience that the Jersey inhabitants represent.

A key consideration of the design will be how to translate the island’s context, both physically and socially, into the content and appearance of the Jersey Arts Centre.

3.2 Global island with a local heart

3.2.1 Jersey’s Fabric

The structure of pedestrian, vehicle, boat and bus connections has developed into a rich tapestry of squares, roads, harbours, and tunnels. This urban fabric, clearly representing the island’s history, is one of the significant identities of the island’s centre – St Helier.

Seen as a layered network, the upper most dominant layer of this network is the pedestrian route. Jersey Arts Centre presents an opportunity to reinforce this established network. Jersey Arts Centre, located on Jersey Quai will be a key landmark along this harbour-side pedestrian route – connecting the historic centre of St Helier back to Jersey Quai and the Waterfront by route and by a landmark on the skyline.

3.2.2 Diversity of cultures

The global aspect of the local heart can be best appreciated when looking at the broad variety of cultures currently inhabiting Jersey. For the design of the Jersey Arts Centre, this would mean finding a way to represent all of these people into one single building. The starting point for this would be the understanding these cultures and their specific values.

3.2.3 Historic development

The industrial revolution has been a major catalyst of physical and social development of the island. It has given an enormous boost in the explosive way the island has grown and is still an image with which the island is being identified.

For the island of Jersey, the role of water has been a key factor; particularly in the way the island has improved its economic development. The expansion of the harbour structure around the industrial era provided the artery for the transportation of goods and people related to the island’s industries. Jersey Quai now offers the opportunity to regenerate and enhance the leisure and cultural experiences of the island.

3.3 Site and surroundings

The site for the Jersey Arts Centre will replace Offshore Nautical Group, Kufra’s, and the Marina shop the existing surface car. This will be to accommodate for Jersey Arts Centre and allow it to have a harbour-side frontage.

3.3.2 Jersey Arts Centre’s Plaza and Park.

The location and function of the building provides an ideal opportunity to merge an outdoor public space (presently a surface car park and the square where the steam clock is currently located) with the building, creating a fundamental dialogue and connection between island and the building both in the physical and metaphorical sense. Potentially being one of Jersey’s most important public spaces, “Jersey Arts Square” and/or the “Jersey Arts Park” are vital parts of the pedestrian route between Jersey Quai, the Waterfront Developments and the historic centre of St Helier. It will become an important arena for a variety of leisure purposes and events throughout the year.

3.4 A dialogue with the island

‘We define ‘Public Space’ as those places where an exchange between different social groups is possible and also occurs. It is in essence a space that is freely accessible for everyone: public is the opposite of private. In philosophical discussions the public sphere is the place where society is formed, or at least the arena where the collective will is formed with regards to the future of society. But the public realm, as it is also called, also occupies a unique place in society: it is the sphere where we encounter the proverbial ‘other’ and where we must relate to other behaviour, other ideas and other preferences. This means it is also a domain of surprise and reflection. The public realm is ‘the sphere of social relations’ going beyond our own circle of friendships, family and professional relations. The idea of the public realm is bound up with the ideas of expanding one’s mental horizons of experiment, adventure, discovery and surprise.’

‘In search of new public domain’ by Maarten Hajer & Arnold Reijndorp’.

3.4.2 Jersey Arts Centre: the potentials

Jersey Arts Centre is destined to be the impulse to future development on Jersey Quai. It has the potential to reconnect this area to the core of St Helier in a meaningful way, establishing important routes and sightlines between Jersey Quai and the other side of the harbour.

The building has the potential to make Jersey Quai as an island destination. It will become an important node as a place to dwell rather than a transition space as experienced today. Jersey Arts Centre together with the other buildings in the proposed masterplan will form an ensemble of buildings that will convey cohesion of the existing urban fabric by reinforcing established edges of the Jersey Quai development. The ground plane will become a lively activated zone to the benefit of the urban realm. The use of good architecture and improvements to public space will give Jersey Quai and by expansion the Waterfront and historic St Helier renewed importance, reigniting civic pride in its citizens.

Given the current area requirements, the building’s volume offers the potential for extending the public domain to an elevated location affording expansive views across the island. As a landmark, the building will attract a new local, regional and international audience. Raising the island’s profile but also having a significant impact on the local visitor economy.

4 Key Technical Issues

4. Key Technical Issues

4.1 Core Design Principles

There are six core principles that underpin the Design Brief:

1. Flexibility

2. Adaptability

3. Sustainability

4. Accessibility

5. Physically connected and visible to the island

6. Functionality

These principles are of equal importance and will be applied to the building as a whole. In the following paragraphs, the key technical issues related to these principles are reviewed.

4.2 Integration of New and Emerging Technologies

The integration of new technologies is a fundamental part of Jersey Arts Centre. Jersey Arts Centre will be both a physical as well as a virtual place – where citizens will experience new media, expand their knowledge and meet with each other for many decades to come.

4.3 Collections Handling and Delivery

4.3.1 Storage Model

The establishment of the Jersey Arts Centre goes hand in hand with the development of a design model for the storage, care, deployment and access to resources. The major objective is to increase efficiency, to cater for user needs, future-proofing and great presentation and accessibility of resources.

This storage model will result in:

• An efficient management of the stocks.
• A good preservation of stocks, allowing staff to fulfil their new role, i.e. providing (active) service to the visitors.
• Improved physical and virtual accessibility of the stocks.
• Improved self-learning and guided support by presentation in themes and providing links between resources.

4.3.2 Jersey Arts Centre Storage and Opening Resources

Characteristics:

• Need for active stock management.
• Efficient storage which meets the needs of the art whether it is size or sensitivity to light and temperature.

Effective and efficient use of staff resources and speed of delivery of art and/or materials to the exhibitions.

4.4 Joining Together Images and Sound.

Along with the great opportunities for the use of new multi-media technologies, the multilateral character of the Jersey Arts Centre will be enhanced by:

• Resources will be brought to life by exhibitions, events and activities, enabling users and visitors to experience and learn about culture. Formal and informal performance spaces will be particularly important in achieving this.
• Promote the various cultural content of the Jersey Arts Centre externally, to the island, to the network of other art galleries and art environments across the island and region.

4.5 Staffing

The main objectives for the new premises of the Jersey Arts Centre with the relation to staffing are:

• An effective and efficient working environment to achieve excellent customer service with low amount of staff members.
• An effective and efficient multifunctional foyer joining efficient logistics, providing overview and security, and opportunities for staff to interact with users.

In addition:

• Exhibitions and display management.
• Events, activities and other promotions programming.
• Commercial services.
• Marketing and communications.
• ICT and technical support, both organisational and for users.
• Lifelong learning and support and guidance for learners to enable continued personal and skills development.
• Access to content and content creation.
• Building Management Services.

The design will deliver the most efficient operating environment possible for the Jersey Arts Centre.

It will work and share expertise to maximise the use of skills and the efficient deployment of staff. These opportunities are currently being explored and will inform the design.

4.6 Facilities Management

Jersey Arts Centre will be a large and complex building. The design should enable the facility to be occupied and operational 24 hours a day (which may become a reality in the future): it will operate as a single building. High standards of management and maintenance will be essential to the efficient operation and functionality of the building. The building must be designed to be functional, flexible and practical to operate and manage. It must be designed to:

• Recognise the specific operational needs and requirements of the exhibitions galleries (including studios).
• Be highly sustainable and cost effective to operate and maintain.
• Be fully flexible and adaptable in terms of infrastructure, controls, plant and internal fabric to meet future needs.
• Ensure ease of access to all plant and services for safe service and repair.
• Enable effective zoning to enable areas of the building to be in operation while others are closed. The specific needs of the galleries (including studios) must be taken into account, including consideration of acoustic separation.
• Enable easy replacement/maintenance of the fabric of the building to ensure consistently high aesthetic standards are maintained and not compromised.
• Incorporate intelligent building technologies to enable the integration of management information systems to ensure operational sustainability targets are being met ideally from two central locations via a central Building Energy Management System. This will be required to meet Jersey’ Energy management and Sustainability Section.

4.7 Utilities

4.7.1 New Connections

It is currently unclear as to what the exact nature of the connection of the island energy generation plant will be. The extent of the connection to the island system and the performance of its associated energy generation plant (i.e. efficiency, carbon emissions etc.) will affect the building’s plant space requirements, the sustainability aspirations for the project. It is of fundamental importance that this issue is resolved early in the design process to minimise risk to the program and cost plan for the project.

The current understanding is that hot water and chilled water will be supplied to the building from the island’s system sufficient to cover the base load (circa 75% of the annual demand) but there will be no electrical supply from the island’s energy system. Therefore, secondary heating and cooling systems will need to be located within the building to deal with peak heating and cooling loads and a separate electrical connection to the grid will be required. On this basis the building would not be served by CHP plant, rather a local heating and cooling system. Further detailed evaluations of the various options available will be carried out during the next design stage.

Electrical supplies for certain Life Safety systems and potentially back up systems for the Art depository, galleries and ICT facilities may be sourced from another grid connection if possible or potentially from on site generation. Gas services will be provided by the local gas network infrastructure to suit the building needs, such as kitchens within the catering facilities and a back up plant for critical services if required, Water and drainage connections will be served from local infrastructure. Further analysis of the utilities infrastructure local to the building and the building’s likely energy demands will be carried out at the next design stage.

4.8 Access, Circulation, Ergonomics and Visitor Comfort

4.8.1. General

The new premises of the Jersey Arts Centre are to be appealing, open, and aims to attract and serve visitors, from a broad spectrum of society including children, elderly, tourists, etc. It will set new standards of access for people with disabilities enabling ease of access to all areas of the building.

The Jersey Arts Centre’s visitor footfall is predicted to be in the region of 500 per day.

The building must be designed to be highly legible and have simple, effective signage and guiding for intuitive way finding. Ease of circulation around the building is paramount, offering a variety of means of getting around the building to suit different user needs.

The foyers and entrances will be vital elements of the building. They must be designed to fulfil a number of functions for a range of different audiences throughout the day and evening and able to accommodate the peaks and troughs of people-flow throughout. The challenge will be to design foyers, which attract new visitors, works equally well for all visitors to pass by or to stay.

4.8.2 Visitors & Staff

For staff an efficient access to the building is needed. Besides the main entrance there will be a second entrance with security 24/7. This entrance will be accessible beyond the Jersey Arts Centre’s opening hours. From this entrance, an efficient route to the various departments in the building without crossing the general areas will be required. (This entrance may also apply for the studios for the artists in residence.)

4.8.3 Goods

Vertical access is to be provided via a decentralised core (staircase, elevator). This core will be used for transportation of goods. This elevator and connected spaces (corridors / rooms / doors) should be wide enough for the transportation of big items, for example: furniture or large art works. This elevator is connected to the loading bay area and is not accessible by visitors.

4.8.4 Accessibility

It is very important that the new building provides an inclusive facility that is accessible for all users. Incorporating the principles of inclusive design will benefit the population at large particularly disabled people, older people and parents with children. Understanding and considering the access requirements of disabled people is imperative. In doing so, it is possible to design an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of people within society and breaks down unnecessary barriers.

Key access issues to address in the design of the building include:

• Approach routes and arrival at the building.
• Way finding around the site.
• Main entrances.
• Reception areas.
• Vertical and horizontal circulation around the building.
• High quality places of communication including access to resources.
• Sanitary accommodation.
• Lighting.
• Acoustics.
• Signage.
• Emergency egress for disabled people.

4.9 Security

One of the main conditions for the successful functioning of the Jersey Arts Centre is an appropriate security system, offering excellent security for everyone, without being too perceptible or influencing the building’s attractiveness to visitors.

Besides the specific security needs for the various functions in the building the security systems should follow these principles:

• Security has to be unobtrusive but effective.
• ‘Natural ways’ of security: social control by staff as well by visitors, enabled by creating overview and sightlines Demarcation of areas by layout of areas or furnishing, rather then creating barriers
• The security must meet the highest industry standards where needed.
• The security system should be very flexible and adaptable.

4.10 24-hour use of the building

The zoning of Jersey Arts Centre should result in a safe and efficient building, with a minimum of safety regulations, security and physical safety systems. Zoning must be an integral feature of the design, enabling different parts of the building to open at different times of the day, whilst maintaining security in other areas that may be closed. It must be possible to shut down individual areas both from an operational and a servicing point of view. Key spaces including the foyer, entrance hall, meeting place, chill-out zone, café and catering facilities will operate outside the normal opening hours of the main exhibition areas. Of course 24-hour access to the potentially ‘live-in’ studios, for the artists in residence is necessary and this access must be separated from any routes connecting the public galleries for out-of-hours access.

4.11 Health and Safety

There is a stated intent of making health and safety an integral part of the building and working ethos of Jersey. The strategy of Health and Safety is of major importance due to the mixture of uses in one building complex and the various types of users daily and occasional visitors.

The building should provide a healthy environment for staff so accidents and ill-health are eliminated and work forms part of a satisfying life for the benefit of both the individual and the organisation. Staff members need to be aware of the responsibility that the conduct of work does not endanger anyone including members of the public.

The building should be healthy and safe for visitors too. Safe access to the building and clear routing are the main points of attention. In addition, information is to be clearly presented in case of emergency. Staff members should have a role in creating a safe environment for visitors.

As in any public building, there are a number of specific threats identified. Wherever possible the opportunity to reduce these threats and they must be taken into account and designed out of the environment so risks can be minimized. Identification of hazards, risk assessments, implementation of procedures, and provision of adequate resources is to be a part of the design. In cooperation with the Jersey Arts Centre, a Health and Safety program is to be developed simultaneously with design development.

4.12 Environmental Conditions

The design of the Jersey Arts Centre building and its installations should ensure that the indoor climate will be comfortable and healthy for all users of the building, for example in terms of temperature, air quality and daylight. The indoor climate should feel natural in relation to the activities that take place within individual rooms.

To achieve the desired internal environments within the various parts of the building, suitable strategies will be developed with consideration of issues such as air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, security and level of control and flexibility required.

The selection of external environmental design criteria has a significant effect on both the capital cost and operation of certain building services. The frequency of abnormal environmental conditions and the risk if internal conditions deviate from the desired set points must be reviewed to determine appropriate criteria. Where spaces are being conditioned to strict criteria, i.e. to preserve the collection of art and the exhibition spaces, it is likely to be seen as critical that the plant serving these spaces can maintain the desired conditions at all times. However, in other areas it may be acceptable during infrequent abnormal external conditions that the internal conditions deviate slightly. Therefore, as a guide the building services systems serving the storage, depository and exhibition areas could be designed with reference to the following external temperatures.

Extreme seasonal temperature extents are:

• Summer 32°C. This represents a 0.01 % occurrence over a 24 hour period.
• Winter -7°C. This represents a 0.01% occurrence over a 24 hour period.

While the building services serving all other areas of the building could be designed with reference to a different set of criteria such as the following, with the likely effect of reduced capital cost and improved efficiency of certain building services.

Acceptable season temperature extents are:

• Summer 28°C This represents a 0.34% occurrence over a 24 hour period.
• Winter -5°C This represents a 0.9% occurrence over a 24 hour period.

The design of the building envelope will be critical in maintaining a high quality indoor environment and limiting the building energy consumption, and will be key consideration during the design process. The design of the building envelope will reflect not only aesthetic considerations, but will also be configured for optimum thermal performance i.e. the façade design will aim to maximise daylight penetration, mitigate excessive solar gain and reduce heat loss.

A range of different environmental conditions will be needed to protect the materials and exhibitions whilst allowing public access, however storage areas will not be accessed by the public

The key considerations are:

• Temperature.
• Humidity.
• Light levels/UV control.
• Air quality and dust/particle filtration.
• Protection from physical damage.

4.13 Regulations and Standards for Sustainability

4.13.1 Sustainability

Jersey Arts Centre, as a public and educational institution, has a strong obligation to care for the physical and social environment. The construction of the building and the building itself throughout their lifespan should comply with the following:

• Optimum use of natural resources and reduction in the environmental impact inline with the economical and social requirements.
• Reduction of energy consumption in the operation of the building.
• The sustainability approach is incorporated in the physical and technical layout of the building and should go beyond simply meeting standards and regulations where possible.

Main subject of attention:

• Physical building layout in relation to compactness, flexibility and adaptability during its lifespan.
• Specific needs of functions.
• Use of natural resources.
• Environmental aspects of construction method and materials.
• Maintenance and lifespan aspects.
• Minimising the energy demand for heating and cooling.

4.13.2 BREEAM

The Design will aim to obtain a BREEAM rating of Excellent for Jersey Arts Centre and meeting the island’s target for renewable technologies and sustainability without undue increase in the cost of the works. The design must source the best sustainable solutions, using the process of consultation, collaboration and engagement with all the key stakeholders. These should enhance aesthetic goals, limit resource consumption, improve building performance and promote health and productivity. Jersey has a distinguished creative tradition: the Jersey Arts Centre will reinforce this by employing elegant and innovative engineering.

Achieving a BREEAM excellent rating alone will not necessarily achieve the sustainability targets and therefore the Sustainability Strategy identified below will need to encompass a wide range of strategies and include the whole life cycle costing and investment pay back options.

4.13.3 Going for Green

‘Sustainable development is about ensuring a better quality of life for everyone now and for generations to come by bringing together objectives around social, economic and environmental goals’

Jersey is fully committed to the sustainable development of the island and a fundamental objective of this is the protection and enhancement of the environment. Jersey is also committed to procurement decisions that have a direct influence on the Sustainability Strategy.

4.13.4 Jersey Climate Change Strategy

The Jersey Climate Change Strategy aims to reduce Jersey’s carbon emissions by 20% from 1990 levels by 2010, and 60% by 2026. The energy targets aim to “ensure that 15% of energy use in Jersey is from renewable sources and that 30% of it is generated locally by 2020”.

Jersey Arts Centre project will therefore form a key part of this strategy through both the on site application of integrated technologies and also by interfacing with the island’s wider approach to decentralised energy systems.

4.13.5 Energy Performance Building Directive

Jersey Arts Centre will require compliance with the Energy Performance Building Directive. There are many factors associated with energy performance in buildings and in the course of the project: research will be taken to investigate different methods of building design.

On completion of the project an Energy Performance Certificate will need to be produced (based on the theoretical Carbon Dioxide emissions for the building) and displayed to comply with the new EU directive on Energy Performance in Buildings After 12 months a Display Energy Certificate, which determines the actual Carbon Dioxide emissions based on metered energy readings, will need be produced and displayed. During the next design stage preliminary energy performance calculations will be carried out to inform the design development of the energy efficiency of the proposed design.

4.14 Acoustics

As the site is located on the North of Jersey Quai, therefore the Jersey Arts Centre can be exposed to a certain levels of noise. This should be taken into account.

Noise from cars and traffic in general and for example the occasional events taking place on the new “Jersey Arts Plaza” or noise from the foyer can cause inconvenient noise or vibrations in the building. For the main function, the Jersey Arts Centre, noise control is of great importance. To avoid this generally two measurements have to be taken:

• Zoning of sound-sensitive and sound producing areas.
• In the layout of the building, especially areas containing various functions, or areas with flexible use close attention to acoustic qualities is crucial. Rooms must be acoustically regulated (and comply to standards) to best suit the function of this rooms and adjacent areas.
• Floors and slabs between levels must be designed so that impact noise will not spread to adjacent rooms and is not loud in the room itself. Technical installations in the building should emit as little noise as possible so that they do not cause noise pollution inside or outside the building.

4.15 Public Art Program

The future Jersey Arts Centre as an important public place to gather and to educate, also with regard to local and global issues concerning culture and arts. The first task will be to make a clear inventory of the rooms, spaces, areas and zones needed for the proposed Jersey Arts Centre.

Due to the size of the building and the size of the site, various types and sizes of pieces of art are conceivable, ranging from, for example, small objects in internal or external showcases to a collection of pieces that form a storyline through out the site and building.

The planning for exhibiting art should be in accordance with Jersey Arts Centre’s specific guidance.

5 JERSEY ARTS CENTRE: Areas specific to Jersey Arts Centre

5. JERSEY ARTS CENTRE (Public Areas)

5.1.0 General Areas

‘General areas’ refers specifically to those spaces that appear throughout the building serving primarily as necessary supportive function. These areas occur throughout the building.

5.1.1 Main Entrance and Foyer – Introduction

The arrival area(s) of the Jersey Arts Centre are to function as an extended public space. The location and function of the building provide an ideal opportunity to merge an outdoor public space with the building creating a fundamental dialogue and connection between island and the building, both in the physical and metaphorical sense.

The arrival space will be the ‘first impression’ of Jersey Arts Centre and will therefore be key in ensuring an unforgettable experience that will live long in local, regional and international collective memory.

The nature of a community space should be communicated where the people of Jersey can feel ownership and pride. The removal of all barriers to access including attitudinal, economical, cultural, emotional, institutional, intellectual and physical should be of the highest priority in order to foster and ensure the widest possible audience.

5.1.2 Main Foyer

Core Function:

The foyer should be the place from which the flow of arriving people is spread out into the rest of the building. It should offer a number of experiences catering to the diversity of visitor requirements.

The foyer space plays a key role in representing the main values and mission of Jersey Arts Centre supporting its distinct branding requirements.

The foyer will become the space where visitors will receive the first information about the activities in the building and the options available to them. This space should provide and communicate to visitors their customer access choices, service and information as well as circulation and navigation information of Jersey Arts Centre.

Generally, the requirement is to provide a highly accessible environment for both specific and diverse target groups. Some users attend individually, some in small groups and some, in particular school student groups, attend in large numbers. All should feel equally at home in this space.

Accessibility in every sense of the word is a key consideration.

Relationship + Connections:

Adjacent to main entrances.

Space Requirements:

Design Capacity requirements: The foyer should be able to accommodate an agreed peak or range of visitor capacity based on 24/7/365 facilities access and a predicted daily peak capacity (during Christmas and Summer) of 1000 people per day.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Accessibility is a core requirement in the design of this space.

5.1.3 Main Entrance

Core Function:

Of key consideration is the legibility and accessibility of the main entrance whilst providing an immediate sense of arrival. Although there may be multiple entrances to the building there should be a main entrance providing access to the shared foyer areas. The values of the Jersey Arts Centre must be communicated and the status of the ‘whole’ should be integral to and lead naturally into the main foyer.

Relationship + Connections:

It should directly access the central foyer space housing their central reception facility. Other entrances (required for maximum occupancy and/or fire safety) should be sited in discreet appropriate areas.

Close proximity to blue-badge parking facilities, coach and car drop-off points, public parking, taxi bays, bicycle racks and the closest public transport will be vital. The island’s transport plan must be considered in this context to ensure that access, business and navigation needs are satisfied in the location and design of the entrances.

The entrance should also be a close to ATM, toilets, service lifts and stairs/lifts/escalators.

Space Requirements:

Occupancy capacity requirements: The foyer should be able to accommodate an agreed peak or range of visitor capacity based on 24/7/365 facilities access and a predicted daily peak capacity (during Christmas and Summer) of 1000 people per day.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

The entrance doors should be intelligent and part of the security system and capable of resisting significant attempts at intrusion. Highly robust finishes to be applied to these spaces.

5.2 Reception and Customer Services

Core Function:

This is where people should have fast and easily accessible information about the Jersey Arts Centre. The reception area should clearly show that this is the interface between visitors and its respective building. It must be highly visible and capture the attention of people entering the building. It must be absolutely clear that this is a place where visitors can get help.

This area will link the visitor to the purpose, functions, services, events and facilities of the entire building. As such the area must communicate openness and accessibility. This area may also provide a tourist information centre and other such facilities and will provide an information outlet for the many community partnerships with which each organisation engages.

The area will be supported by self-service information and navigation of the building therefore allowing staff to focus on individual requirements. Consideration of a modular/ adjustable counter system may facilitate adaptation to various visitor demands.

Relationship + Connections:

This area needs to be central to the main ground foyer. It should be close to public facilities such as toilets, cloakrooms and upper level access – i.e stairs, escalators, lifts to all parts of the building. Adequate and accessible storage will be vital in maintaining a tidy and clean environment. This area must link to a secure office/non-public space where cash collection, counting and balancing can take place securely.

Space Requirements:

Occupancy capacity requirements: The foyer should be able to accommodate an agreed peak or range of visitor capacity based on 24/7/365 facilities access and a predicted daily peak capacity (during Christmas and Summer) of 1000 people per day.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

A queue management system is to be provided. It should be clear that this area is ‘neutral territory’.

5.3 Circulation Foyer(s)

Core Function:

Flowing from the main foyer, the circulation foyer should direct visitors accessing specific parts of the building. In essence, the circulation foyer acts as a threshold between the main foyer and the specific functions of the Jersey Arts Centre. These areas may need to be zoned off and secured according to operational requirements.

The circulation foyer should reflect the very different and specific individual requirements of Jersey Arts Centre. The foyer needs to consider a generally more constant customer flow with seasonal.

The foyer(s) in the Jersey Arts Centre need to be able to operate independently as customer numbers fluctuate. To maximise use of each area for activities independent of exhibitions, the ability to easily zone areas would be advantageous. Effective lighting and acoustic management of the area is key in this regard.

Relationship + Connections:

The Jersey Arts Centre foyers need to be adjacent to the major exhibition spaces/auditorium via stairs, escalators, lifts. Both foyers should contain toilets and accessible toilets and provide easy security monitoring. The Jersey Arts Centre foyer particularly, must comply with all licensing, health and safety and fire evacuation requirements. They will be close to ATM, toilets and accessible toilets, service lifts and stairs/lifts/escalators.

5.3.1 Cloakroom and Locker Facilities

Core Function:

All visitors to the building should easily access these facilities.

This is an area where personal items such as bags and coats can be left. The area may only be staffed at certain times therefore the space should be designed to retain its function as a self-service cloakroom. These facilities could also be completely self-service.

These could be in a less ‘central location’ but would require an increased security system.

The gallery visitors can demand up to 50 ‘coat spaces’ plus up to 50 bags/suitcases/shopping items, at any one time, during peak periods at Christmas and summer months.

Relationship + Connections:

The area needs to be central to each entrance. It must be close to toilets, reception and under surveillance of the security systems.

Space Requirements:

Amount: 1 area.

Dimensions: to be determined.

Size: approx. 25m2 gross floor area.

Total area: 25m2 gross floor area.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Heighten security risk.

5.4 Exhibition Galleries – Introduction

The Exhibition Galleries are key in expanding the audience of the Jersey Arts Centre. The exhibitions will focus on showcasing local art work to visitors. The exhibition space should be stimulating and will incorporate a level of interactively to wholly engage with the viewer both intellectually and spiritually.

Jersey Arts Centre’s focus will be placed on local artists, audio-visual installations and also showcasing the UK contemporary art.

Technical and environmental conditions should be of the highest quality whilst allowing for creative and flexible layout for various exhibitions types.

5.4.2 Main Exhibition Spaces

Core Function:

This space will be considered as a destination space providing a multi-sensory experience and be used for a programme of thematic and format based exhibitions. It should appeal to a broad audience and therefore allow for many types of exhibitions of varying media. The gallery should incorporate a modular approach to spatial configurations – capable of being converted into more than one space or a smaller space(s).

Relationship + Connections:

Most important adjacencies are digital lab, the art depository/ storage, loading bay and main building entrance. The Galleries need not be on the same floor as these areas, although should be on an adjacent floor at least. Service routes should avoid passing through this area.

Space Requirements:

Amount: TBC.

Dimensions: To be determined.

Total size: approx. TBC.

Occupancy capacity requirements: To be determined.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

The internal environment of the Main Exhibition Space is to be designed to American Standard for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Class of Control AA. ASHRAE standards have been selected as there is currently no relevant Chartered Institute of Building Services (CIBSE) standard. This should provide a suitable compromise between the internal conditions required for exhibits and visitors to the gallery. It is proposed that exhibits that require different environmental conditions would be stored within conditioned display cases with inbuilt temperature and humidity control as per recommendations in BS5454. To comply with the National Heritage Act 1980 the relative humidity, temperature and light levels will be monitored.

5.4.3 Exhibition Preparation Space

Core Function:

This space will be used for preparing materials for exhibitions and will need to be immediately adjacent and have access to the main exhibition spaces and their associated storage space. The space should be a regular shape and flexible with power availability throughout and with access capable of taking large to extremely large objects.

Relationship + Connections:

(See main exhibition space).

Space Requirements:

Amount: 1.

Dimensions: To be determined.

Total size: approx. TBC.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

As this space will be used for the preparation of exhibits, which require specific environmental conditions, it is proposed that the temperature and humidity are controlled in a similar manner to the Main Exhibition space. This will reduce the need for acclimatization when materials are moved between the two spaces. However, as certain materials may be without display cases in this area, the temperature band would be reduced to 20degC ±1degC. To comply with the National Heritage Act 1980 the relative humidity, temperature and light levels will be monitored.

5.4.4 Exhibition Storage Space

Core Function:

This space will be used for storing exhibition equipment such as frames, vitrines, lights etc and will need to be immediately adjacent and have access to the Main exhibition space and associated preparation space. The space should be a regular shape and flexible with power availability. The space will need to be able to store moveable display modules, frames and display cases. The frame store will need an efficient racking system.

Relationship + Connections:

Immediately adjacent to main exhibition space and exhibition preparation space.

Space Requirements:

Amount: 1.

Dimensions: To be determined.

Total size: approx. TBC m2 gross floor area.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Full climatic control where necessary, adjustable lighting conditions. High level of security required.

5.5 Activity and Performance Spaces

Core Function:

Throughout Jersey Arts Centre a series of informal performance and activity spaces should be made available.

Flexibility and adaptability is of key consideration in order to maximise use. The space needs to be identifiable yet flexible, easily deconstructed or redefined.

A less formal approach to this space is appropriate, as the area should accommodate the possibility for impromptu performances. Performers and performances will be varied and could range from professionals to children and community members.

The space should maintain high visibility to other visitors passing by, rather than enclosed activity: as such the space may incorporate a small demountable stage.

Relationship + Connections:

Not adjacent to quiet areas.

Space Requirements:

Occupancy capacity requirements: To be determined.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Provision of adequate supporting infrastructure such as digital media, power, lighting etc

5.6 Studio Spaces

Core Function:

Jersey Arts Centre provisions of new studio spaces where a wide variety of artists, designers and makers can work in residence increasing the potential for greater participation and collaboration and attracting new audiences. The new studio spaces will be designed to ensure maximum flexibility in terms of differing working needs of the artists and designers, whilst also allowing for personal adaptation in every aspect of its operation. Studios will be open to the public on specific days.

Relationship + Connections:

The studios may be located as a separate element to the main Jersey Arts Centre – an auxiliary building which is connected. Or the studio will be encompassed within the Jersey Arts Centre and access is controlled. The studio will need natural day lighting. Ideally North light

Amount: TBC.

Total size: approx. 25-30m2 each.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

All studios will have access to water, (a sink, and a self-contained bathroom units). All units must be fitted with fire alarms and smoke detectors. Live-in option – (All studios to allow for a bed on maisonette floor, therefore the ceiling height must be at least 4.2 metres.)

5.7 Jersey Arts Centre Bar

Core Function:

The bar forms a key facility for the Jersey Arts Centre. In this area provision should be made for alcohol, beverages, confectionary and snacks to any visitor to the building, but in particular for servicing the gallery visitors. The bar should also provide meeting spaces, hospitality and private party areas with the flexibility to support conference activity during the daytime. The bar must be large and well organised, allowing for optimum service during the peak ‘pinch-points’ for serving up to 200 people.

Users will be a very diverse group. Acoustic management and in particular enhancement systems for deaf or hard of hearing customers will be needed. Layout, sight lines and security systems need to accommodate the need for effective management of anti-social behaviour. Stock and equipment must be easy to lock-down and open, clean and maintain. Given the diversity of the customer base these areas should be egalitarian allowing for a range of styles/lighting/colours/layouts.

There should be provision of an alcohol-free bar area to service children, families and customers whose religion proscribes alcohol.

Relationship + Connections:

The bar needs to be in close proximity to the toilets, service lifts and primary catered facilities/kitchens. They should be connected to the main foyer and/or a part of the circulation foyers for the exhibition spaces. The bar must be an integrated part of a stock control system. There must be adequate provision for the secure handling of floats, till management and cash-ups. Such a secure area with a day safe could be a shared facility with reception and tickets sales to the featured exhibitions. Personal security of staff and customers is important so surveillance and ease of access for security staff is important. The bar must support easy access for daily cleaning and high standard cleaning. Signage to other parts of the building and in particular the exhibitions must be clear and accessible.

Space Requirements:

Amount: 1.

Dimensions: To be determined.

Size: approx. TBC. gross floor area.

Total size: approx. TBC. m2 gross floor area.

Occupancy capacity requirements: The area should accommodate up to 250 people comfortably.

5.8 Catering facilities

The details for this requirement will be informed by the outcome of consultancy studies currently underway. This function requires detailed resolution and forms part of on-going investigation.

Core Function:

This area consists of restaurant facilities, kitchen and its associated storage as well as retail ancillary space. The details for this requirement will be informed by the outcome of consultancy studies currently underway. This function requires detailed resolution and forms part of on-going investigation.

Relationship + Connections:

Catering areas will need to be adjacent and accessible to the Picnic Area, bar and exhibition gallery’s circulation area.

Space Requirements:

Amount: 1.

5.9 Picnic Space

Core Function:

The picnic space should be a spacious area allowing for multi-functional use. It should invite and provide visitors with an opportunity to bring and consume their own food and beverages. It should be large enough to accommodate groups and individuals with varied types of furniture and furniture arrangements. The space should have the possibility of offering a space reservation basis only for groups, and some on an ad hoc drop in basis. The former could therefore be used for other activities when available.

Particular attention must be paid to the ease of cleaning and also provision for adequate food and rubbish disposal. The space should have vending and water facilities, sinks and hand dryers. They should be fully accessible, but with secure exits for safely accommodating groups of young children. The space should not be specifically designed for children, however anticipation of high child use means that it should accommodate their behaviour and needs.

Relationship + Connections:

It should be located within easy access of the Jersey Arts Centre services. The space should also be as close as possible to the entrances for ease of access to coaches and other transport. Accessible toilets should be within easy reach and should be close to ATM, exhibition galleries, service lifts and stairs/lifts/escalators.

Space Requirements:

Occupancy capacity requirements: To be determined.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

The space and its layout should be able to handle noisy groups, as such special consideration should be given to acoustic control. It is essential that the space has access to a music installation system. Furniture must be easy to move.

5.10 Chill Out Zones

Core Function:

This space should be a designated and identifiable area within Jersey Arts Centre with no specifically programmed use. It should allow for occupation by any number of users from individuals to groups. Given the flexibility of use of this space, consideration should be given as to how to navigate conflicting requirements of accommodating all whilst making an allowance for the needs of specific users.

Provision should be made for both low and high technology areas, accommodating both lively and quiet users. The areas should include some food and beverage vending machines.

The areas should have comfortable soft furnishings that are easy to clean, maintain and move for maximum flexibility.

Relationship + Connections:

These areas should be available on each floor, close to catering facilities as well as toilet facilities.

Space Requirements:

Amount: Space allocation will be required per floor.

Occupancy capacity requirements: To be determined.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

The space should respond to preferred customer usage as they emerge. An emphasis on varied types of furnishings for highest flexibility is essential.

5.11 Meeting Point

Core Function:

The meeting point is a designated area where people can meet each other. It should be clearly defined, legible and visible. This area should not be considered a room but rather a zone with a distinctive space and character. The area should be able to accommodate large groups of people with comfortable seating, internet accessible computers and reading materials. It should be designed to deter anti-social ‘grouping’ and be close to the reception support with low-key supervision.

Relationship + Connections:

This area should be central to the main entrances and reception areas, toilets and public services. Close to ATM, toilets and accessible toilets, service lifts and stairs/lifts/escalators.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Seating should be fixed yet demountable to allow the space to be used for other purposes if required. Fixtures and furnishings must be easy to clean and robust.

5.11.1 Group Visit Areas

Core Function:

Groups should be adequately accommodated throughout Jersey Arts Centre. Spaces for these groups should incorporate comfortable furniture that supports initial briefings and short presentations. Capacity for small refreshments and technology is also preferred.

Space Requirements:

Occupancy capacity requirements: Groups of up to 25 people.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Access to technology and presentation facilities should be provided.

5.11.2 Help Point

Core Function:

Areas away from the interactive zones will require help points for staff to support customers with quick enquiries/issues. Issues of adaptability should be considered in order to respond to customer demand and organisational needs. These could be unobtrusive facilities available for brief enquiries.

Help points should be child friendly and of a suitable scale.

5.12 Public Toilet Facilities

Core Function:

These facilities will service customers and visitors to the foyer areas. This means that potentially a broad public will use these facilities. Given the diverse groups of people visiting the building, the facilities should therefore reflect this diversity of requirements and include adequate provision for children and parents as well as disabled visitors. Facilities may vary in dimension in order to address these needs specifically.

Consideration should also be given to the way in which facilities will be used throughout the day. Moments of intense use occur during lunchtimes and also coincide with both Jersey Arts Centre events. Events taking place in the new “Jersey Arts Plaza” will also place high demands on these facilities.

Further, sustainable use of water and cleaning products should be prioritised. This subject is detailed as part of the sustainability strategy.

Focus should be placed on the ease of use and robustness. In addition, given the high public usage envisaged for the building, all fixtures, fittings and surfaces selected should be of adequate and appropriate quality to reflect this imperative. Naturally, provision of good light and ventilation are essential.

Relationship + Connections:

Public toilet facilities should be in close proximity to exhibiting gallery’s entrances and general reception areas, proximity to cleaning services and general maintenance access is also a priority. Catering and bar facilities will also require specific toilet provision.

Space Requirements:

Dimensions: 0.90 x 1.50 m per toilet cubicle minimum.

Size: 4m2 gross area per toilet cubicle minimum (includes entrance area).

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Allow for effective, deep and high standard cleaning. Allow for self-cleaning functions where possible.

Attention to the prevention of misuse and vandalism including the use of anti-graffiti surfaces. Incorporate environmentally efficient disposal of sanitary waste.

Fittings and fixtures to possibly provide for particular cultural needs of users.

5.12.1 Toilets, Unisex Toilets

Core Function:

The facilities should be designed for both adults and children. Facilities should include fixtures for when children are training. Consideration must be given to the high demand on these services at peak periods.

Relationship + Connections:

Proximity to baby change / feeding facilities.

Space Requirements:

Amount: 2 minimum – more preferred.

Dimensions: 0.90 x 1.50 m.

Size: approx. 6m2 gross floor area.

Total area: 12m2 gross floor area.

5.12.2 Baby Changing / Feeding Facilities

Core Function:

This area should be suitable for parents and carers visiting the Jersey Arts Centre to comfortably feed and change babies, toddlers and younger children. This needs to be a unisex environment.

For reasons of discretion, private lockable cubicles for breastfeeding mothers should be provided.

Facilities in these areas should include bottle heating facilities, hand wash basins, changing tables, individual toilets with changing facilities and washbasins, adequate and environmentally efficient food and sanitary waste system: potable water supply, fixed microwaves, and highchairs.

Relationship + Connections:

It needs to be accessible for cleaning and close to security surveillance. The buggy park should be as close as possible.

Space Requirements:

Amount: 1.

Total size: approx. 8m2 gross floor area.

Occupancy capacity requirements: To be determined.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

The safety and security of children is to be of paramount importance.

Allow for clear and multi-lingual facility information.

5.13 Buggy + EMV Park

Core Function:

The users of Jersey Arts Centre should be provided with adequate space to safely park buggies and EMVs.

These areas could be accommodated close to the outside of the entrances rather than inside the foyer as self-service lock-ups, assuming secure and appropriate locations and ease of access to foyer.

This space needs to be very accessible, user-friendly and adaptable to accommodate demand.

Consideration of door openings and corridors leading to this area should be sufficiently wide for ease of access and movement.

Relationship + Connections:

These areas should also be close to entrance and toilets.

Space Requirements:

Amount: 1.

Dimensions: To be determined.

Total size: approx. 10m2 gross floor area.

Occupancy capacity requirements: The area should accommodate up to 5 buggies and 2 EMVs.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

It should be under the surveillance of security systems.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

The safety and security of children is to be of paramount importance.

The allowance for clear and multi-lingual facility information is also necessary.

5.14 Auditorium

Core Function:

The functional design brief sets out all the activities that will take place in the building and thereby acts as a foundation for the spatial and technical design brief. Once the programming plans are clear, we can determine the required spaces and their technical fittings.

Spatial design:

A theatre is always a logistical hub, and the proper functioning of the building depends on how well audiences, technology, staff and catering are organised. A logistical plan indicates the anticipated flow of traffic and how bottlenecks can be avoided.

Technical design:

Once the spaces are defined and it is clear what their purposes or dual purposes are, technical requirements can be set out. The technical design brief details the architectural and technical/installation requirements for the theatre.

Relationship + Connections:

Not adjacent to quiet areas. Foyer as buffer.

Space Requirements:

800 seats / To be determined.

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Provision of adequate supporting infrastructure such as digital media, power, lighting etc.

6 Functional Specifications (Back of House)

6.0 Functional Specifications

The functional specification states both the operational and aspirational requirements that will form the basis of the design phase tasks. Some of these items have conflicting requirements that must be reconciled and resolved during the next phases in the design process. It contains detailed information concerning the amount, size and quality of spaces as well as the required proximity of functions and spaces, requirements concerning the functional and essential technical requirements, image and appearance as well as other requirements specific to the project as known to date. The functional specification describes the functional requirements all areas of the project, encompassing also general service areas and ‘back of house’ zones.

6.1.1 Staff Toilet Facilities

Core Function:

These facilities will service staff of the Jersey Arts Centre.

Similar to the public toilets functional requirements, staff toilets should reflect the diversity of staff requirements including provision for disabled staff.

For operational purposes these facilities may be located in close proximity to staff areas. Further, sustainable use of water and cleaning products should be prioritised. This subject is detailed as part of the Sustainability strategy.

Focus should be placed on the ease of use and robustness. In addition, all fixtures, fittings and surfaces selected should be of adequate and appropriate quality. Naturally, provision of good light and ventilation are essential.

Relationship + Connections:

Catering and bar facilities will also require specific toilet provision.

Staff toilet facilities will need to be located close to other staff areas such as staff offices and facilities.

Space Requirements:

Dimensions: 0.90 x 1.50 m per toilet cubicle minimum.

Size: 4m2 gross area per toilet cubicle minimum (includes entrance area).

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Allow for effective, deep and high standard cleaning. Allow for self-cleaning functions where possible.

Attention to the prevention of misuse and vandalism including the use of anti-graffiti surfaces. Incorporate environmentally efficient disposal of sanitary waste.

Fittings and fixtures to possibly provide for particular cultural needs of users.

6.1.2 Accessible Toilets

Core Function:

Provision must be made to serve wheelchair, EMV and other mobility impaired users and their caregivers with facilities. Accessible toilets must be of equal standard to other toilets.

Thought must be given to robustness, as well as the ease and modesty of ingress and egress. These facilities must be accessibility compliant and exceed DDA requirements. One accessible toilet should be a full personal care suite and be able to accommodate a mobile bed and/or allow an EMV, large wheelchair, a hoist, its user and caregivers with comfortable access and space to use the facilities with ease. Furthermore, these facilities shall be linked to the emergency response system with easy access for staff to respond.

Naturally, provision of good light and ventilation are essential. In addition, given the high public usage envisaged for the building, all fixtures, fittings and surfaces selected should be of adequate and appropriate quality to reflect this imperative. Further, sustainable use of water and cleaning products should be prioritised. This subject is detailed as part of the Sustainability strategy. The provision of at least one facility on every floor is also required.

Relationship + Connections:

All facilities should be directly accessible from the exhibition galleries, bar, catered areas and general reception area. Where a priority is needed, these toilets should be nearer to the service area in question than those for non-disabled customers. Preference is given to locate these facilities close to cleaning services and general maintenance access. Obvious, direct and easy access to main entrance and exit doors is also required.

Space Requirements:

Dimensions: 1.60 x 2.80 m per toilet cubicle minimum.

Size: 8m2 gross floor area per toilet cubicle minimum (includes entrance area).

Remarks (Specific Requirements):

Allowance must be made for effective, deep and high standard of cleaning. Where possible self-cleaning functions should be included. Attention to the prevention of misuse and vandalism including the use of anti-graffiti surfaces should be incorporated.

6.1.3 Cleaner’s Room + Stores

Core Function:

Cleaner’s rooms and associated store should provide space for all necessary general and specialist equipment and cleaning materials, including all necessary sinks, drainage and waste systems to cope with the range of cleaning needs. The provision of four low level sinks with hoses, a sluice/incinerator or similar waste disposal system for solid matter, two large lockable cupboards for storage of cleaning materials and chemicals, shelves for stocks of sanitary materials, space for spare waste bins, sanitary bins and other equipment, racks for storage of cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners and mop buckets, a washing machine and dryer and a domestic sink unit is to be included within this area.

It is essential that the space provide a safe and healthy working environment for all users, with specific consideration for those who will be using chemicals, hot water, steam and other hazardous materials.

Relationship + Connections: