It would appear that this is back on the radar and might deserve it's own thread:
Situated at the transition between the commercial aspects of Ponsonby and the residential area of Herne Bay, The Ponsonby Bowling Club is a historic and important contributor to the local community. The contemporary look of the clubrooms adopts and modifies the architectural style of the Stichbury Building situated on the corner of Curran Street and Jervois Road. Having taken the decision that redevelopment of the site was the only way the Club would survive, they wanted a contemporary modern style that would establish a new presence on the site to reflect the culture of today's participants.
The contrast in facade treatment of the Penthouse apartments which sit above the clubrooms has been carried out to create a greater emphasis and differentiation of the apartments and clubrooms, thereby accentuating the difference in activities. Materials, textures and colours have been selected to create interest, while ensuring that no particular element dominates the streetscape. A high level of transparency is retained using extensive glazing to provide a visual connection with the bowling greens behind. Visual ties have been drawn from the surrounding neighbourhood, in particular the old Glu Pot Tavern and Stichbury Buildings which are both popular landmarks in this area. Close proximity to the bowling greens is a feature of the development and will provide a unique green outlook for an urban community
PONSONBY BOWLING CLUB
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Situated at the transition between the commercial aspects of Ponsonby and the residential area of Herne Bay, The Ponsonby Bowling Club is a historic and important contributor to the local community. The contemporary look of the clubrooms adopts and modifies the architectural style of the Stichbury Building situated on the corner of Curran Street and Jervois Road. Having taken the decision that redevelopment of the site was the only way the Club would survive, they wanted a contemporary modern style that would establish a new presence on the site to reflect the culture of today's participants.
The contrast in facade treatment of the Penthouse apartments which sit above the clubrooms has been carried out to create a greater emphasis and differentiation of the apartments and clubrooms, thereby accentuating the difference in activities. Materials, textures and colours have been selected to create interest, while ensuring that no particular element dominates the streetscape. A high level of transparency is retained using extensive glazing to provide a visual connection with the bowling greens behind. Visual ties have been drawn from the surrounding neighbourhood, in particular the old Glu Pot Tavern and Stichbury Buildings which are both popular landmarks in this area. Close proximity to the bowling greens is a feature of the development and will provide a unique green outlook for an urban community