Building from the ground up here in Clonakilty.

As part of a much larger arts centre application I'm writing a part of the project to have a very strong repair workshop element, led by the community bike shop (rarr!). So the bike workshop could be the beating heart of a much larger busy space, managing a tool library, welding space, paint spraying space.

The space would need to be really fit for purpose (firstly as a learning bike workshop suited for subscribers, volunteers, workshop participants). These are the design considerations I've been thinking about, and also a rough drawing I did of this kind of set up with ideas I've practised in my own limited workshop design and layout experience; stuff I've learned from reading design books ({Pattern Language- I love you), and loads of considerate tips I gleaned from reading your wonderful posts.

With the following considerations in place (below) could you add anything or offer advise? Much appreciated. i love to read this thread. Ulick

PROPOSED MODEL FOR WORKSHOP ON THE SITE 

- Master bench ELEVATED (specialised more expensive tools located and stored here. Space is also separated by a low partition, but one using that station has a clear line of sight right across workshop. 

- space for a blackboard/screen/ projector

- 6- 8 workstations. more multi-use benches (1. washer station, wood section)

-Fold away workshop (PRESSES/ CUPBOARDS/ COASTERS)

- Lighting and electricity needs

- Bench needs. i used scaffolding planks covered with 1/4" ply top on my last bike bench and I'm happy enough. Different benches of different heights.

- Power needs: possibly accommodating a medium arc and a tig welding station (safely separated from bike workshop/ classroom)

- Welding and forge (?) station

- what do i do with grease and oil stains?

- Storage needs (bikes, tools, parts possible to be all shuttered away so that the workshop is multifunctional

- access needs (wheelchairs, physical disabilities,loading in, shop access from street)

- Power input needs (voltage, power outputs/ plugs (where/ how many?

- Water needs (plumbing, sinks, etc)

- Risk assessments, safety statement

- lighting (I was thinking LED Strips over benches, then some more ambient light, invite in natural light where possible

- heating and ventilation needs