Juniper Community Centre Options

Research as authorised by Juniper Annual General Meeting #8 20/07/2023

8) Proposals
a) ‘This meeting authorises further investigation by the committee into the erection of an all-weather community space for the common benefit of all residents.’
Proposed. Secretary. Seconded Chair. For 9/11. Abstentions 2.

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JUNIPER GARDEN PAVILION UPDATE 2025
plus Estimation of London Borough of Southwark Planning Parameters

Possible Uses

Open Summer pavilion for socialisation and rain-shelter.
Indoor games and structured workshops.
Winter meeting and workshop space.
Parties.
Winter greenhouse / plant nursery.
Craft space.
Club nights (Meals, exercise, verbal history..
Support Groups

Features

The objective is a multi-purpose, all-weather, low-maintenance, long-life community area with wheelchair access plus solar panels to provide lighting.
Internal wall-bars created by scaffolding construction ideal for hanging lanterns, paintings, curtains, hammocks, hanging baskets, and other improvised decorations and fittings.
The proximity to existing plant borders provides potential for coverage by climbing plants.

Objectives

To attract more residents to the garden space and encourage interaction.
To provide a much-needed all-year neutral space big enough to hold truly representative meetings, plus a wide range of activities.

Materials

Structural scaffolding and heavy timber in ‘kit’ form to enable rapid modular installation, and to allow a degree of supervised community involvement where possible in construction and preparation (painting etc.). Hopefully a productive experience for all.
Scaffolding to use smooth ‘key-clamps’ (No ugly nuts and bolts.)
The materials tend towards longevity and durability. A metal framework clamping treated timber can be expected to last a very long time. Painting would be a regular social design event.
If required, the entire structure could be dismantled in days and moved from its concrete base.
Roofing: Corrugated UPVC.
Doors. Industrial Steel Double-doors. Possibly at both ends.
Flooring. ‘Garage’ tiles on scaffold-plank base.
Windows. Standard double glazing units. Options for PVC or Georgian or mesh guard.

Site.

On the ugly derelict concrete base next to the bike-hutch, estate-light alongside the ball-court.
The south-facing aspect provides the opportunity for a heat-retaining back wall, as well as solar panels for interior electricity.
The adjacent lamp-post could also provide a supplementary source of mains power if required – or the structure could even help power the estate light…
Security.
Space to be equipped with industrial quality gates, hinges and locks. Secured when not in use. Open between agreed times Surveillance equipment possible..
Rainwater Goods.
The desired pitch of the roof will require collection to butts which can be used for gardening.
There are no plans for plumbing of any kind as yet. Drinking water to be provided in bulk dispensers. A future extension might harness rainwater goods for a W.C.’
Maintenance.
5 year cycle. Timber seasoning/coating .
Annual cycle. Inspection of scaffolding joints. Solar Panel. Doors.
6 monthly cycle. Rainwater goods.
All interior surfaces chosen to be wipe-clean
Insurance. Zenith Insurance, subsidised by LBS grant.