Century Gardens Recreation Centre
BACKGROUND
The City of Brampton approved an initiative to expand and modernize the Century Gardens Recreation Centre, and brought Shikatani Lacroix on board to develop a wayfinding system that would encourage community participation and create a sense of belonging.
CHALLENGE
With only six weeks to complete the project, SL needed to come up with a design that would generate excitement for the facility, and that would transform into 3-D and customized fabrication within such a short timeline. It was also important to incorporate the City’s accessibility standards, and create the right look and feel for the community centre environment.
SOLUTION
The SL team developed a simple design that features LED technology, and rear-lit, oversized directional maps to direct and inform visitors. By injecting colour and incorporating iconography, the design is eye-catching as well as functional. Colour contrast was used in addition to Braille to assist visually impaired visitors, and colour coding was also implemented to identify different zones within the facility to make it easier for visitors to navigate.
RESULT
The Century Gardens Recreation Centre grand re-opening was a success! Town officials and citizens alike agree that the new and improved recreation centre is now a more user-friendly and inviting facility for Brampton’s community groups, sports groups, residents, and their families.