We've got plans!

View the 3D model yourself & comment on the plans

You can see more images of the building, view a video, play with the 3D model or download PDF versions of the plans below.

This is a 'birds eye view' of how the building will look from Oldham Road. The Church is on the left and the strong line of trees along the boundary are retained. Click to view a larger image (opens in a new window)

Want to see more?

To help visualise how the Community 'Pavilion in the Park' building will look, the design team led by Mark Hines (our Architect) used some free (and freely available) software from Google called 'SketchUp' that allows you to create 3D models quickly and easily - the picture above was produced using it.

It allows you to look at the building from your own perspective. Walk through the rooms, view it from above and get a feel for how it will look. The roof has been left translucent so you can see inside the building. We're still thinking about the roofing material - we're looking at reclaimed natural slate or a grass roof, although there may be some glass - in the solar panels!

Watch the Video

We know how difficult it is to visualise something before it is built so we've made a 3D simulation of the building and shown it in the setting of the churchyard.

Click here to watch a video of the design (opens in a new window); or

Download the Sketchup model (requires you to download the software from Google)

Download the 3D model here (3.6 Mb file). Note: Download time (Broadband 15 secs, 56Kb modem 9 mins approx)

To view the model you will need the free SketchUp program from Google. Click here to go to the Google Sketchup download site and install the Viewer.Alternatively if you fancy a go at adding different colours to the building, landscaping or materials you can also get the free full version. We hope you have as much fun as we have!

Download the latest plans (October 2007)

We consulted previously on our earlier designs for the centre, both with our neighbours and users. This has led to changes to the design to make better use of the space and to respect the setting of the churchyard and to improve what is currently an under used local resource.

For instance, the 'footprint' of the building has reduced in size from 700sq metres to 500 sq metres.

Download the Site Plan here (Opens new window) 1.3mb PDF - Download time (Broadband approx. 6 secs , 56Kb modem approx. 3 mins)

Download the Internal Layout Plans here (Opens new window) 91 kb PDF

Have your say!

You can view the site plan and the internal plan for the building (above) as PDF files. We would love the hear your thoughts on the latest design. We are holding a series of events prior to submitting a Planning Application to Tameside MBC in the near future. If you want further information on the project or want to comment on the plans please use the email link below: