The Club Stand in Victoria Racing Club by Bates Smart Architects
Channel: A As Architecture
Date: 2019-03-15

The state-of-the-art hospitality facility draws inspiration from Flemington’s garden setting and will be the tenth grandstand built at Flemington since 1865. Bates Smart’s approach ensured the architectural language of the exterior was very well-defined, and this approach is continued internally with the elements of each fitout treated like a sleek, timeless stage set that can be inserted into the preceding shell. Each venue is in effect ‘plugged in’ as sets for a theatrical experience with its own personality. 

The perimeter of The Club Stand features floor-to-ceiling glazing that is treated as frameless walls. This concept is brought within with curved full-height glass dividing walls so there is visibility through the building. Within this theatre, each individual venue is given its own signature personality with its unique name inspired by the horse racing tradition. The entry doors are treated as signposts to welcome guest into the energetic restaurant or bar experience. 

The corners of the interiors spaces are carefully positioned to face the Winning Post, with low seating to offer uninterrupted and maximised views of the track. The Betting Ring has always been a key element to the theatre and excitement of race day, as well as an important arrival experience at the racecourse. The design of the Betting Ring creates a series of new pavilions for the traditional bookmakers. The pavilion canopies also provide a covered entry for Members before their arrival into The Club Stand. Source by Bates Smart Architects. Info project https://goo.gl/6w7wxH

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