winnipeg downtown biz kiosk design submission

MATT CARREAUCALEB MCGINN

BIZ KIOSKDOWNTOWN

CONCEPT

The visual impact of the kiosk, a mix of materials, surfaces and graphic elements, creates a distinguished landmark in the urban landscape and an engaging platform for connecting with the downtown community.

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The Downtown BIZ Kiosk is a flexible proposal that reimagines the kiosk as a kit-of-parts that can be assembled and rearranged to engage multiple settings and programs. The departure point for the design is an awareness of the diverse programs and services offered by the Downtown BIZ and the need for a kiosk that can be adapted to suit multiple functions and purposes.

The proposed kiosk makes use of a modular design system of interlocking frames and interchangeable panels which can be assembled into an array of combinations and creative uses. The modular elements provide BIZ staff the ability to imagine and design their own custom kiosk composition according to the needs and requirements of the event. The flexible configurations allow the kiosk to be responsive to the spatial constraints and opportunities for public engagement unique to each venue.

FEATURESMULTI-FUNCTIONAL + MODULAR DESIGN

MATT CARREAU + CALEB MCGINN

The basic geometry of the BIZ Kiosk is composed of two prefabricated wooden frames joined at a right angle to form an “L” shaped display 50” across by 81” tall.

Each frame in the display unit is further composed of three 50” X 27” sections stacked one on top of the other and reinforced by 1” doweling.

The face of each frame section is defined by two columns of 1” holes. These holes provide the framework into which a modular system of panels and surfaces are fixed to the kiosk.

50” by 27”

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Half-lap joint

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painted

whiteboard

Chalkboard

acrylic

FEATURESCUSTOMIZABLE PANELS

The panels are what gives life and character to the kiosk. The kiosk frame has been designed to support three panel sizes and an unlimited number of surface applications. Suggestions include cork, chalk board, and laminated graphics on acrylic. The panels are plugged into the frame using 1” doweling.


cork board

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FEATURESWAYFINDING

In addition to providing relevant local information about events and other downtown happenings, the kiosk presents an opportunity to showcase maps and other wayfinding elements. Communicating walkability and travel time to nearby destinations is a great way to showcase all that downtown has to offer.



FEATURESPLACEMAKING

The BIZ Kiosk creates a focal point for downtown activities that is subtle and magnetically attracts attention. The open design concept allows the kiosk to spread out and transform a space into an outdoor room. Combined with other elements such as public chairs and planters, the kiosk creates a place unlike any other downtown.

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FEATURESLIGHTING + ELECTRICAL PORTABLE + EASY TO ASSEMBLE

Lighting, screens, speakers and other media accessories can easily be integrated into the kiosk design. Lighting solutions can be clamped onto the internal frame, flat screens can be mounted onto the panels, and speakers and wifi can be mounted within the structure hidden from sight. Electrical access can be run from source through the frame and connected to devices discreetly.

The modular design easily assembles and deconstructs for storage and transportation. A custom portable box can be modified to be hitched to a bike, pushed manually, or mounted onto the back of a truck.


MATERIALS + FABRICATION

BALTIC BIRCH PLYWOOD

WOOD DOWELING

CNC ROUTER

FOOTING

Strong, affordable and elegant material. Baltic birch is sold in 5’ X 5’ sheets. Each 50” X 27” frame section is composed of two laminated sheets of 1” baltic birch ply. Wood will be finished with high grade varnish to ensure weather resistance.

Doweling is used to mount panels to the frame and reinforce frame connections.

Frame sections will be cut using a CNC Router to ensure precision and easy fabrication.

The footing of the frame will be coated in a durable and removable rubber paint to protect it from wear and tear on the ground. The footing will also be capped with metal toes for further protection and stability.
