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Taktik design has completely redesigned the exterior schoolyard of Collège Saint-Paul, a high school renowned for its sporting vocation.
COLLÈGE SAINT-PAUL:
BRINGING THE INDOOR OUTDOORS
Taktik design has completely redesigned the exterior schoolyard of Collège Saint-Paul, a high school institution renowned for its sporting vocation located in Varennes, in the suburbs of Montreal near the St. Lawrence River. Initially and mainly composed of asphalt areas, the schoolyard presented a development problem due to a street that divided the space into two distinct sections. This street and an adjacent residential lot were purchased by the College to unify the schoolyard and improve its functionality. The different areas have been designed in relation to the gradation of activities. Near the College, the lounge area consists of various pieces of furniture, all designed and manufactured by Taktik design, and aimed at practicing calm activities such as socializing, reading, or relaxing. High tables in solid wood and aluminum serve as meeting or small group workstations. The long picnic tables made of FSC certified wood, a forest certification system that protects forest ecosystems and rare or threatened wildlife species, and yellow zinc-plated steel allow outdoors dining while protecting
as picnic tables, the space allows the students from the sun or rain stretches to balance games are found new facilities. With the addition of accommodation of larger groups. thanks to the stretched canvases. alongside a few anodized aluminum outdoor lighting, these light fixtures Adjacent to the classrooms, a two- To take advantage of the beautiful ping-pong tables. A colorful running are now shared with the surrounding step high elevated area covered with sunny days, wooden platforms are track of over 160 meters encircles all community after the College dynamic shaped paving stone and the elements in the central area. integrated into the landscaping. The opening hours. equipped with a luminous bollard carefully thought-out placement supplied with electricity becomes a Next, come the active sports areas of the backrests on the platforms The presence of numerous water theater stage whose performances where is located a basketball court makes it possible to use the retention basins allows the vitality of can be observed from the green furniture while sitting as on a bench with the color identity of the College. the abundant vegetation. These are platform. The marking has been developed or in a lounge chair mode.delimited by large stones selected by to allow a subdivision of three the Taktik design team from a quarry The course continues with the sub-fields. A multisport field with The central section, outlined to in the region. A gigantic “PAUL” in entertainment area made of synthetic grass surface strips and a serve as an outdoor classroom, is the emblem color of the College, in synthetic turf allowing the practice made up of small house-shaped space to practice spike-ball are now aluminum, proudly sits in the center of activities with a higher level of pergolas partially shaded by also available. Large sports fields are of the space, thus marking the new intensity. An outdoor training circuit stretched canvases. Equipped with found at the end of the schoolyard: era of this schoolyard! with different exercise modules dek hockey and a professional- alternating long high tables, as well ranging from static and dynamic sized soccer field complete the
Technical sheet
Location: Varennes
Project end date: 2020
Area: 96,000 sq.ft
Client: Collège Saint-Paul
Designer/Project manager:
Cynthia Papineau and Zoé B.De Passillé
Collaborator: Nicola TardifBourdages
Graphic design: Francois Leandre
Photograph: Maxime Brouillet
COLLÈGE SAINT-PAUL:
BRINGING THE INDOOR OUTDOORS
Taktik design has completely redesigned the exterior schoolyard of Collège Saint-Paul, a high school institution renowned for its sporting vocation located in Varennes, in the suburbs of Montreal near the St. Lawrence River. Initially and mainly composed of asphalt areas, the schoolyard presented a development problem due to a street that divided the space into two distinct sections. This street and an adjacent residential lot were purchased by the College to unify the schoolyard and improve its functionality. The different areas have been designed in relation to the gradation of activities. Near the College, the lounge area consists of various pieces of furniture, all designed and manufactured by Taktik design, and aimed at practicing calm activities such as socializing, reading, or relaxing. High tables in solid wood and aluminum serve as meeting or small group workstations. The long picnic tables made of FSC certified wood, a forest certification system that protects forest ecosystems and rare or threatened wildlife species, and yellow zinc-plated steel allow outdoors dining while protecting
as picnic tables, the space allows the students from the sun or rain stretches to balance games are found new facilities. With the addition of accommodation of larger groups. thanks to the stretched canvases. alongside a few anodized aluminum outdoor lighting, these light fixtures Adjacent to the classrooms, a two- To take advantage of the beautiful ping-pong tables. A colorful running are now shared with the surrounding step high elevated area covered with sunny days, wooden platforms are track of over 160 meters encircles all community after the College dynamic shaped paving stone and the elements in the central area. integrated into the landscaping. The opening hours. equipped with a luminous bollard carefully thought-out placement supplied with electricity becomes a Next, come the active sports areas of the backrests on the platforms The presence of numerous water theater stage whose performances where is located a basketball court makes it possible to use the retention basins allows the vitality of can be observed from the green furniture while sitting as on a bench with the color identity of the College. the abundant vegetation. These are platform. The marking has been developed or in a lounge chair mode.delimited by large stones selected by to allow a subdivision of three the Taktik design team from a quarry The course continues with the sub-fields. A multisport field with The central section, outlined to in the region. A gigantic “PAUL” in entertainment area made of synthetic grass surface strips and a serve as an outdoor classroom, is the emblem color of the College, in synthetic turf allowing the practice made up of small house-shaped space to practice spike-ball are now aluminum, proudly sits in the center of activities with a higher level of pergolas partially shaded by also available. Large sports fields are of the space, thus marking the new intensity. An outdoor training circuit stretched canvases. Equipped with found at the end of the schoolyard: era of this schoolyard! with different exercise modules dek hockey and a professional- alternating long high tables, as well ranging from static and dynamic sized soccer field complete the
Technical sheet
Location: Varennes
Project end date: 2020
Area: 96,000 sq.ft
Client: Collège Saint-Paul
Designer/Project manager:
Cynthia Papineau and Zoé B.De Passillé
Collaborator: Nicola TardifBourdages
Graphic design: Francois Leandre
Photograph: Maxime Brouillet
share ideas at the upcoming Sports and Grounds Expo.
‘We’re all chomping at the bit to get out there and meet again,’ said Iain Courage, Sales Director of Fleet Line Markers, headline sponsor of SAGE 2021. ‘It’s quite a close-knit industry in which everybody knows each other, so it’s a good opportunity for everyone to get together after such a long period.’ ‘Hosting virtual events has been a great interim solution but I can’t see it being viable as we look to the future in our industry,’ Iain added. ‘The nature of our industry means the ability to get hands-on with products and have face-to-face conversations and demonstrations is so much more useful to people.’
Set amongst the breathtaking backdrop of the famous Malvern Hills, guests will enjoy demonstrations from leading products in a spacious outdoor setting, allowing a full immersive experience of everything on show, with absolutely no limitations on space.
Many hot topics will be covered, such as how to operate in a costeffective and sustainable way, as well as improving general efficiency across the board. The occasion will be a key factor in the industry’s post-pandemic growth.
Also, being completely aware that we are still living in some of the confinements of Covid-19, SAGE will offer a completely safe environment for everyone, adhering to the latest health and safety guidance. Measures including social distancing, exhibitor contact-free lead capture, social distancing & free hand sanitiser to name a few have all been put in place.
Sports, grounds and the environment
THE SPORTS & GROUNDS EXPO 2021: 27 – 29 JULY HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? Join leading names across the industry as we showcase a backlog of innovation that has been kept under wraps over the last 15 months. 3 spectacular days at a stunning outdoor venue. The perfect way to reconnect and catch up on what has been going on across the industry.
This summer has come around fast and brings with it a huge light at the end of the tunnel, ‘even though restrictions are being lifted cautiously there is definitely a more positive vibe amongst exhibitors and visitors, and this is evidenced in our data. We are very excited about what is to come in July. We have always been working with the restrictions that are already in place and even though they should have lifted by the time of the Expo it will not effect the event if they remain the same.’ Says SAGE exhibition manager Vicky Panniers. Elite sport such as football’s Premier League, with all the resource at their disposal, was able to restart within a matter of months of the pandemic’s first peak in the UK back in Spring 2020. Sport at lower levels, however, has not been as fortunate. Lower-level sport down to the grassroots has suffered at the hands of fluctuating government restrictions over the past year and was particularly hard hit over the winter period, having been suspended for four months with the exception of a few weeks in December. One separate issue that the pandemic has drawn attention to is the environment. With people confined to their homes and
‘It’s exciting because many restrictions on people’s ability businesses will not have had to travel and work, the past 15 the opportunity to demonstrate months have been some of the their innovation for a long time – most beneficial for the global companies will have new products environment in a very long time. and services that they’ll be itching Waters have become clearer of to showcase in front of a large pollution, the air has emptied audience and SAGE 2021 gives the of the noxious gases that were perfect opportunity.’ being constantly spewed into our atmosphere and wildlife has been
The Sports and Grounds Expo able to prosper. (SAGE) will be the largest outdoor exhibition for the industry in the UK It’s important not to rest on our and it will bring together likeminded laurels, though, and that has been people from a wide range of reflected in new government professions, including green keeping, The absence of sport in people’s legislation brought in this April, grounds maintenance, landscaping, lives has well-documented impacts which has targeted a 78% slash in colleges, universities, local on people’s physical and mental emissions by 2025, on the way to authorities, premiership grounds health, while financial security of carbon net-zero by 2050. and many more. sportspeople and clubs has been put at risk as a result of the lack of As such, businesses of all sizes are spectators. Not only that, all of the becoming increasingly conscious subsidiary industries that facilitate of the impact they are having on participation in sport have suffered the environment and that is no as a result, including the Sports and different to those in the sports and Grounds industry.grounds management industry, which is constantly innovating with Grounds management is a sector new ideas and products that don’t worth more than £1bn in England compromise on effectiveness and alone, employing more than 27,000 efficiency while doing more for the people with workers specialising in a environment we all share. range of niches within the industry from seed enthusiasts through to As a result, sustainability will be line marking. It is perhaps now one of the major topics at this more pertinent than ever, then, that year’s Sports and Grounds Expo. Ian experts and enthusiasts from across Sumpter, Managing Director of Mowthe industry can finally convene and Sure is working in partnership with
share ideas at the upcoming Sports and Grounds Expo.
‘We’re all chomping at the bit to get out there and meet again,’ said Iain Courage, Sales Director of Fleet Line Markers, headline sponsor of SAGE 2021. ‘It’s quite a close-knit industry in which everybody knows each other, so it’s a good opportunity for everyone to get together after such a long period.’ ‘Hosting virtual events has been a great interim solution but I can’t see it being viable as we look to the future in our industry,’ Iain added. ‘The nature of our industry means the ability to get hands-on with products and have face-to-face conversations and demonstrations is so much more useful to people.’
Set amongst the breathtaking backdrop of the famous Malvern Hills, guests will enjoy demonstrations from leading products in a spacious outdoor setting, allowing a full immersive experience of everything on show, with absolutely no limitations on space.
Many hot topics will be covered, such as how to operate in a costeffective and sustainable way, as well as improving general efficiency across the board. The occasion will be a key factor in the industry’s post-pandemic growth.
Also, being completely aware that we are still living in some of the confinements of Covid-19, SAGE will offer a completely safe environment for everyone, adhering to the latest health and safety guidance. Measures including social distancing, exhibitor contact-free lead capture, social distancing & free hand sanitiser to name a few have all been put in place.
Sports, grounds and the environment
THE SPORTS & GROUNDS EXPO 2021: 27 – 29 JULY HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? Join leading names across the industry as we showcase a backlog of innovation that has been kept under wraps over the last 15 months. 3 spectacular days at a stunning outdoor venue. The perfect way to reconnect and catch up on what has been going on across the industry.
This summer has come around fast and brings with it a huge light at the end of the tunnel, ‘even though restrictions are being lifted cautiously there is definitely a more positive vibe amongst exhibitors and visitors, and this is evidenced in our data. We are very excited about what is to come in July. We have always been working with the restrictions that are already in place and even though they should have lifted by the time of the Expo it will not effect the event if they remain the same.’ Says SAGE exhibition manager Vicky Panniers. Elite sport such as football’s Premier League, with all the resource at their disposal, was able to restart within a matter of months of the pandemic’s first peak in the UK back in Spring 2020. Sport at lower levels, however, has not been as fortunate. Lower-level sport down to the grassroots has suffered at the hands of fluctuating government restrictions over the past year and was particularly hard hit over the winter period, having been suspended for four months with the exception of a few weeks in December. One separate issue that the pandemic has drawn attention to is the environment. With people confined to their homes and
‘It’s exciting because many restrictions on people’s ability businesses will not have had to travel and work, the past 15 the opportunity to demonstrate months have been some of the their innovation for a long time – most beneficial for the global companies will have new products environment in a very long time. and services that they’ll be itching Waters have become clearer of to showcase in front of a large pollution, the air has emptied audience and SAGE 2021 gives the of the noxious gases that were perfect opportunity.’ being constantly spewed into our atmosphere and wildlife has been
The Sports and Grounds Expo able to prosper. (SAGE) will be the largest outdoor exhibition for the industry in the UK It’s important not to rest on our and it will bring together likeminded laurels, though, and that has been people from a wide range of reflected in new government professions, including green keeping, The absence of sport in people’s legislation brought in this April, grounds maintenance, landscaping, lives has well-documented impacts which has targeted a 78% slash in colleges, universities, local on people’s physical and mental emissions by 2025, on the way to authorities, premiership grounds health, while financial security of carbon net-zero by 2050. and many more. sportspeople and clubs has been put at risk as a result of the lack of As such, businesses of all sizes are spectators. Not only that, all of the becoming increasingly conscious subsidiary industries that facilitate of the impact they are having on participation in sport have suffered the environment and that is no as a result, including the Sports and different to those in the sports and Grounds industry.grounds management industry, which is constantly innovating with Grounds management is a sector new ideas and products that don’t worth more than £1bn in England compromise on effectiveness and alone, employing more than 27,000 efficiency while doing more for the people with workers specialising in a environment we all share. range of niches within the industry from seed enthusiasts through to As a result, sustainability will be line marking. It is perhaps now one of the major topics at this more pertinent than ever, then, that year’s Sports and Grounds Expo. Ian experts and enthusiasts from across Sumpter, Managing Director of Mowthe industry can finally convene and Sure is working in partnership with
SAGE 2021, said: ‘Sustainability is such a big thing for the industry and we’re constantly looking at how we can improve.’
Sprayer Maintenance
Ian has become a well-renowned figure in the industry having been involved in turf care since the early 1980s, working in a variety of roles from amenity horticulture, sports turf management through to training. This course will take visitors through a process to carry out standard annual servicing of a sprayer while adhering to current legislation. Guests will also learn how to troubleshoot sprayer issues and tips to prevent/correct faults.
Guests will be able to familiarise themselves with current legislation surrounding the National Sprayer Testing Scheme in the amenity sector. The course is tailor-made for people responsible for the application of pesticides and associated equipment, add to existing knowledge of how to troubleshoot pesticide application machine issues. In addition, visitors will gain knowledge in preventative maintenance of sprayers and fixing issues with machines. maintaining turf care equipment. Guests will: gain knowledge in setting machinery to achieve optimum quality of cut; understand troubleshooting process to identify quality of cut issues; identify key machinery set up options to rectify quality of cut issues; as well as identify key machinery setup options to rectify quality of cut issues.
‘We’re seeing much more use of electric power for machines, more efficiency in the use of pesticides, as well as things like GPS systems for sprayers on golf courses becoming more popular,’ he added. ‘While much of the environmental focus has been on the likes of the automotive industry, it’s essential that the rest of us follow suit.’
Developing user knowledge and competence
The Sports & Grounds Expo in partnership with Mow-Sure will be hosting a range of taster courses with the aim of allowing guests to develop their knowledge and competence at all levels. Sprayer maintenance is a particularly topical issue within the industry at the moment as organisations get to grips with the National Sprayer Testing Scheme. The NSTS is a mandatory scheme which spraying equipment must
The Sports and Grounds Expo is free to attend and guests can secure their place by visiting www.sportsandgrounds.events. Attendees can also book onto any of the above courses by heading to the Courses page.
adhere to, involving regular tests reminiscent of getting an MOT on your vehicle.
Cylinder Unit setup and aftercut appearance troubleshooting
This course will allow guests to learn how to achieve the best quality of cut from a cylinder mower. It will cover safe practice and the best ways to set up units to reduce negative impacts on after-cut appearance and the environment. This course is tailor-made for people responsible for operating/
Why should you attend?
• The stunning OUTDOOR venue provides an abundance of space for exhibitors to demonstrate their products and solutions • New products to be launched this is the first time for over 16 months that many of our exhibitors will be able to showcase their latest innovations and products • Networking; after the last year the opportunity to meet up outdoors is vital in showing value to key clients and also gives new opportunities to form new vital relationships • Industry trends & education; see what you have missed over the last year, and get involved with the free courses that are being led by our partners Mow-Sure
COMPETITION!
Four lucky guests could also win a helicopter tour worth £850 in partnership with Highland Helicopter Tours! Taking off from the SAGE venue at Three Counties Showground, the winners will get a fly-over tour of the event before heading to the spectacular view of the Malvern Hills. All that’s needed to enter is to register for your free ticket to SAGE 2021 and LIKE the Sports and Grounds Expo Facebook page.
This course will revolve around the processes for carrying out standard preventative maintenance. It will cover pre-start checks, maintenance and troubleshooting tips to prevent or correct any faults. THE LARGEST OUTDOOR SPORTS It is tailor-made for people responsible for operating or AND GROUNDS EXPO maintaining turf care equipment, providing knowledge on how turf care machinery functions, as well as how to identify potential faults within a turf care machinery system and how to repair them. REGISTER NOW TO ACCESS FREE INDUSTRY LEADING
CHECKS
FREE VISITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2021 www.sportsandgrounds.co.uk
SPRAYER MAINTENANCE INTRO INTO THE NATIONAL SPRAYER TEST SCHEME AFTER-CUT APPEARANCE
SAGE 2021, said: ‘Sustainability is such a big thing for the industry and we’re constantly looking at how we can improve.’
Sprayer Maintenance
Ian has become a well-renowned figure in the industry having been involved in turf care since the early 1980s, working in a variety of roles from amenity horticulture, sports turf management through to training. This course will take visitors through a process to carry out standard annual servicing of a sprayer while adhering to current legislation. Guests will also learn how to troubleshoot sprayer issues and tips to prevent/correct faults.
Guests will be able to familiarise themselves with current legislation surrounding the National Sprayer Testing Scheme in the amenity sector. The course is tailor-made for people responsible for the application of pesticides and associated equipment, add to existing knowledge of how to troubleshoot pesticide application machine issues. In addition, visitors will gain knowledge in preventative maintenance of sprayers and fixing issues with machines. maintaining turf care equipment. Guests will: gain knowledge in setting machinery to achieve optimum quality of cut; understand troubleshooting process to identify quality of cut issues; identify key machinery set up options to rectify quality of cut issues; as well as identify key machinery setup options to rectify quality of cut issues.
‘We’re seeing much more use of electric power for machines, more efficiency in the use of pesticides, as well as things like GPS systems for sprayers on golf courses becoming more popular,’ he added. ‘While much of the environmental focus has been on the likes of the automotive industry, it’s essential that the rest of us follow suit.’
Developing user knowledge and competence
The Sports & Grounds Expo in partnership with Mow-Sure will be hosting a range of taster courses with the aim of allowing guests to develop their knowledge and competence at all levels. Sprayer maintenance is a particularly topical issue within the industry at the moment as organisations get to grips with the National Sprayer Testing Scheme. The NSTS is a mandatory scheme which spraying equipment must
The Sports and Grounds Expo is free to attend and guests can secure their place by visiting www.sportsandgrounds.events. Attendees can also book onto any of the above courses by heading to the Courses page.
adhere to, involving regular tests reminiscent of getting an MOT on your vehicle.
Cylinder Unit setup and aftercut appearance troubleshooting
This course will allow guests to learn how to achieve the best quality of cut from a cylinder mower. It will cover safe practice and the best ways to set up units to reduce negative impacts on after-cut appearance and the environment. This course is tailor-made for people responsible for operating/
Why should you attend?
• The stunning OUTDOOR venue provides an abundance of space for exhibitors to demonstrate their products and solutions • New products to be launched this is the first time for over 16 months that many of our exhibitors will be able to showcase their latest innovations and products • Networking; after the last year the opportunity to meet up outdoors is vital in showing value to key clients and also gives new opportunities to form new vital relationships • Industry trends & education; see what you have missed over the last year, and get involved with the free courses that are being led by our partners Mow-Sure
COMPETITION!
Four lucky guests could also win a helicopter tour worth £850 in partnership with Highland Helicopter Tours! Taking off from the SAGE venue at Three Counties Showground, the winners will get a fly-over tour of the event before heading to the spectacular view of the Malvern Hills. All that’s needed to enter is to register for your free ticket to SAGE 2021 and LIKE the Sports and Grounds Expo Facebook page.
This course will revolve around the processes for carrying out standard preventative maintenance. It will cover pre-start checks, maintenance and troubleshooting tips to prevent or correct any faults. THE LARGEST OUTDOOR SPORTS It is tailor-made for people responsible for operating or AND GROUNDS EXPO maintaining turf care equipment, providing knowledge on how turf care machinery functions, as well as how to identify potential faults within a turf care machinery system and how to repair them. REGISTER NOW TO ACCESS FREE INDUSTRY LEADING
CHECKS
FREE VISITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2021 www.sportsandgrounds.co.uk
SPRAYER MAINTENANCE INTRO INTO THE NATIONAL SPRAYER TEST SCHEME AFTER-CUT APPEARANCE
