SHAC

The proposed lifeguard tower breaks down the barrier between the community and the lifeguard with its communal deck allowing easy communication. It provides covered secure storage for any first aid and other vital equipment
A 2.5m high observation deck has unobstructed view stretching out along the shore line. It provides the best vantage point for any emergencies and is a beacon for the public.
The agile ply flooring and galvanized poles enable the tower to be transported, carried, and constructed together with ease, while still allowing it to be considered a sub consent structure.
The tower will be supplied with wind/solar power, providing power to the fridge, allowing cold water bottles.
The tower could have an array of future purposes such as becoming a public observation deck and a shelter, or even a seasonal refreshment stall.
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Using geometric figure,triangle,incorporated with ‘sails’ that is a symbol of Auckland to express our idea about this project.This tower has three floors. The first floor includes a room for communication and an emergency place; the second floor is mainly used for observation by Lifeguards;the top floor has broader horizon and it can be used as a command post in case of emergency. A ladder connects three floors.We think bamboo is perfect material, cost effective, organic and Eco friendly.
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FLAT-PACKED AND EASILY ASSEMBLED, THIS DESIGN MAKES FOR AN EXCELLENT FUNCTIONAL AND VISUALLY APPEALING LIFEGUARD TOWER. INTENDED FOR SEASONAL USE, IT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO SUIT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. ITS CURVATURE IS REMINISCENCE OF A WAVE AND IS CONSTRUCTED USING RECYCLED PLYWOOD, PRE-FABRICATED AND ASSEMBLED ON-SITE.

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Our two main objectives in the design process were security and functionality, whilst keeping it simplistic. To keep it secure we implemented an overnight stairway locking system. For functionality we relied on the flow of the design to match that of the movement of life guards. There are several reasons why our tower does not need building consent. The tower does not have a roof, but a retractable canvas awning. It is not a living space. All walking surfaces are contained by hand railing. The top platform remains under 10m2. No major excavation needed because this is a temporary structure.
The tower has a 10m central support pile as the load bearing element of the design. Half of the pile is screwed into the sand while the remainder is exposed for fixing to. 8 rotatable stairs make up the access route to the top cantilevered viewing platform. All of the tower elements have been designed to be fully collapsable for efficient relocation and portability.
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The project was created to design a structure to help lifeguards perform their duties. The objective for our design was to provide maximum vision for the lifeguards, to have protection from the sun and wind, and ensure the life-saving tower fits its environment with the use of reusable materials.
Construction:
The outside planks are attached to the base and the joists
beneath the platform. The long planks of wood, when fitted
to the base and platform, form the outside shell of the
tower for protection from the wind and the sun. These planks
also provide enough strength to bear the load of the
platform. The platform is clad with decking timber. The
stairway starts directly at the front of the tower, rotating
around to the opposite side of the platform, effectively
twisting around the tower. The roof is screwed in at the
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CRATE provides for use as a seasonal life saving tower, which also serves as a safe storage space when not in use. The design revolves primarily around its capacity to be compactible and efficient where all the functions required for the job are facilitated by the structure itself. It also has been designed in such a way that it does not require council consent to be built.
We propose this design to be a prefabricated structure that can be lifted onto the desired site where it can then reside till the end of the season. Fabricated from a series of locally sourced recycled timber, the CRATE comes as a two part system; consisting of a base and a top box which lifts up from the base through a crank system when in use and dropped back down when not in use, thus creating a completely enclosed and secure storage ‘crate’.

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“Our design was inspired by the beach and nature. We took the basic form from a clam shell, with its rough exterior and soft interior. Our tower is a fixed observation tower. It has enough space for 3 or more life guards and is 1.8m from the sand making it safe to jump from in emergencies. The construction of our Tower will include a timber frame and C frames for the curve. Corrugated iron and recycled timber decking will be laid straight onto the frame work. There is also the opportunity for solar panels on the roof to supply power and a tank system to collect water from the roof if needed. In off season or in future the tower could be used for a variety of sporting and music events”
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This project is to design a sub consent lifeguard tower for the Sustainable Habitat Challenge of 2013. The purpose of our tower is allowing the ability for lifeguards to observe and monitor their designated area of the beach from an elevated platform. The long lifespan of the specified materials means it can be used for many years into the future as a life guard tower or for an adapted purpose.
Construction
The structural frame of the tower will be a prism shape made from tubular steel bent into form.
The platform will be constructed of hardwood or treated timber. The platform is partly cantilevered on the tower frame while also connected and supported via support beams and a tension cable.
The umbrella will be attached at the peak of the steel frame. It will be built of durable weather resistant fabric supported by light weight steel webbing. It will be coloured in the alternating colours of Surf Life Saving New Zealand (red and yellow).
The rails and stairs will be a combination of steel and timber in a ship like form.
The trailer bar and wheels will be attached via conventional trailer standards including a jockey wheel. The jockey wheel can also be used to level the tower on an uneven beach.
All connections and construction are built in accordance with NZS3604.2011 and engineers specifications where applicable. Sustainable materials include the recycled timber decking and/or hand-railing.
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Inspired by Maori folklore, Moana O Te Kaitiaki (“Guardian of the Sea”) or The Fish Hook of Maui is the design solution proposed for the SHAC lifeguard post competition.
The proposed design makes use of laminated plywood by separating the frames. This creates an open structure that appreciates and blurs the thresholds between the physical planes.
The fish hook, while integrated into the design, builds up the traditional Maori concept. By taking advantage of both its aesthetic and functional capabilities, it makes a structure that appreciates the landscape and provides an appropriate environment for lifeguards.
The structure is a seasonal addition assembled as a kit set and can be disassembled for easy storage.
The cantilevered shelter will be covered in fabric to retain the structure’s connection to its context. This also provides a suitable and comfortable post for lifeguard duties. Wood boards will cover the floor and the desk space.

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