About this project
BUILD SOME SHADE AND A STAGE!
Durham Central Park is so lucky to get the attention of this year’s summer design/build studio from NCSU architecture department. This year’s project will focus on installing a shade structure on the park’s great lawn that can also serve as a fantastic stage! We envision this structure as a venue for musical performances, puppet shows, movies, improv, you name it. And in non-performance times the structure will provide a shady seating area for just relaxing in the park.
Local architect, Ellen Cassilly of Ellen Cassilly Architects together with Randall Lanou, owner of BuildSense Design/Build Studio, are leading this project and will ensure an exceptional degree of quality and functionality. This project provides the students essential real world experience and the satisfaction of contributing a great functional structure to the community.
Starting on May 23rd the project will finish in 11 weeks. We already have $17,000 donated to start the project and we need another $13,000 to fully fund this endeavor. Please consider being a backer! Your help, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated!!
FAQ
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The students will make mock-ups of their original designs. Of those, only one structure incorporating all the best elements will be used. Check out the update section of our kickstarter project for up-to-date news.
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The design shown is a preliminary rendering that does not include a removable tensile (fabric) covering of the stage area. Later design images will show this critical and adjustable part. The wooden fins or slats attached to the outer frame of the structure will also provide varying degrees of filtered light to constant shade as the day passes. The shade level will be more substantial in the inner ends of the structure where you will find built-in bench seating. Seating along the perimeter of the structure will also be shady at various times of the day. Tree plantings will contribute additional shade and cooling to the area. It is good to keep in mind that the structure is multi-purpose (functional and artistic) while allowing high-visibility through the structure to other areas of the park. This design/build studio is a fluid process and as such elements of the structure will evolve as we receive more feedback. Thanks for asking and please keep checking back!
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Durham Central Park is a non-profit organization. Your contribution minus the cost of the reward may be tax deductible. Check out kickstarter's FAQ on this subject.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 23, 2011.
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Durham Central Park offers an exciting venue for cultural activities and is located in an authentic, walkable neighborhood for arts, recreation, and locally-owned business. Development of the park comes solely from the ideas and efforts of hundreds of volunteers along with help from local businesses and non-profit organizations.
