The given plans illustrate the current layout of a university’s sport center and the proposed changes after the renovation.
Overall, a comparison of the redevelopment plans reveals that the layout has totally transformed from being cluttered to a well organized environment to exercise. Moreover, the future layout presents a significant expansion, with several new facilities added and the outdoor courts to make room for indoor areas for convience.
In terms of the sports centre prior to the development, the swimming pool is located on the center of the facility, with the reception positioned directly to its south and the changing room to the west. The gym is situated to the north, while the seating area lies to the east. Outdoor court can be found outside the building on the west and east end.
Regarding the changes in the refurbishment plan, the outdoor courts will be replaced by indoor facilities. On the west side, the outdoor courts has been cleared to make way for a leisure pool. Additional rooms will also be added to the south-west, including a sports shop and a changing room. On the eastern side, the outdoor courts had been replaced with a sports hall and two new dance studios. Another changing room will be added to the south-east corner and a cafe will be construted beside it.
Despite the major changes, the plpacement of the swimming pool, receptionist, seating area and the old changing room will remain the same, However, there will be an expansion for the gym facilities that will extend further to the east.