subject: Designing Recreational Facilities: Re-creating The Optimum Space For Fitness Solutions [print this page] A dictionary defines the term Recreation as an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; an activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation.
Thus, it becomes easy to actually consider factors that can create an experience of relaxation. Creating a refreshing and a sublime environment will by far, depend on the choice of recreational facilities. There are several recreational facilities that aim towards not only providing with a place to unwind but also offering fitness solutions. Designing these facilities in the most strategic way for their optimum use is what must be primarily looked at.
There are several factors that must be considered while designing recreation facilities
Maximum use of natural resources like sunlight and air
Convertible factors
Adequate seating arrangements
Intricacies of the interiors
Noise levels
Other ambience related factors
Elaborating on the above points would give a better idea of them. Facilities must be designed in ways which make optimum use of sunlight and fresh air. This would require careful study of the direction of sunlight and air during all seasons. Most favorable use of these natural resources always boosts the environment and gives the much needed, right feel to a recreational facility.
Courts or floors that can be used differently for different purpose, do not just help in saving space but also prove to be more resourceful. For example, floors or spaces that can be simultaneously used as a badminton court as well as for another similar activity can save additional floor space and provide with two options, at the discretion of the user. Similarly, using the swimming pool for swimming related activities as well as temperature controlled water for aqua aerobics or similar, is a good idea for utilizing the facility in a best possible way.
Good and comfortable seating arrangement must be placed adequately. They should cover the empty places around the facility, which are apt for getting seated and indulging in talks. They are the best places, where people can quickly pick up on small talks and enjoy the ambience of the facility.
Apart from the exterior planning, what is equally important is the interior designing of the facility. From colors and floor surface to air conditioners and space utilization, interiors of a facility encompasses many such intricate details to be taken care of. Colors and geometric features give an added zest to the facility look and even create a challenging effect on the mind. Bright colors like yellows and reds are popularly used to enhance the adrenalin workout and geometric shapes like the pyramid are researched to heighten the energy level and retain it.
The next most important aspect to be taken care of while designing a recreational facility is the noise factor. Each recreation activity space must be distinctly spaced keeping in mind the noise factor. Any noisy area must be adequately shielded and not allowed to disturb other sports. Even the area meant for relaxation or indoor sports, or the one used for unwinding must stay away from facilities where there could be noise. Apart from this, the entire facility must be shielded from external noise in case it is in close proximity to the crossroads, station or other public places; adequate care must be taken to ensure minimum disturbance.
Other features, like introducing a cafeteria, library, space for children, etc. should also be considered during the fitness center planning to give a facelift to the concept of recreational facilities. These again, must be planned keeping all the designing facets in mind.
Recreational facilities are places that create the most effective environment for providing fitness solutions to people. Creative and well thought blueprint will make them the best used and preferred locations.
