03/20

Title

Redecoration

Proposer

Daniel Robertson

Date proposed

29/09/2020

Date for Decision

Initial decision to be made by 26th of October 2020

Cost

Up to £500 depending on option chosen

What is being asked for

What: I am proposing that we look to redecorate the 3 main ‘clean’ rooms to revamp the hackspace slightly.

Why: The general decoration of the hackspace has not been maintained over the years the space has been located at Lion House and as such there are some issues cropping up such as a large water damage patch in the 3D printing room. As we are revamping the management of the hackspace to the ‘Hackspace 2.0’ model, it would be a good time to also refresh the interior of the hackspace
This proposal is for the general space for maintenance purposes and to attract more potential members when tours resume post Covid-19

When: I suggest we look to get this done during lockdown whilst usage of the space is low to minimise disruption to space members

How: We have two options available to us, we can either hire an external decorator for which quotes will be provided shortly or we can arrange a team to redecorate the space. Both options have positives and negatives detailed below.

Source of Funding: As this project is to redecorate the hackspace and is mainly for maintenance purposes, I would suggest the majority of the funding for this project comes from the hackspace.

Option 1: Hiring an external decorator

Positives: Quality of work will be higher, time span of disruption to the hackspace will be lower, guarantee that the Hacker’s Plague (unfinished projects) will not occur

Negatives: Higher cost due to needing to pay for labour, security issue of allowing a non-member access to the space for duration

Option 2: Internal Labour

Positives: Reduced cost as only paint is required for purchase, no security issues,

Negatives: Due to current restrictions only 6 people can be in the space at any time which may add delays, reduced quality of work, more disruption to members looking to generally use the space during decoration period.

Who is for it

Barny
Brian
Alan - option 2
Toby - option 2
Peter
Percy
Tim
Nicholas - option 2

Outcome

SUMMARISING Dan's proposal of the redecoration Lion House Dan got a quote of £640 to re-emulsion the main room, 3D room and lasercutter room. Various people thought we could do it ourselves and volunteered there services (although no seemed keen on the prep). The only concerns are that it is done tastefully and in a coordinated fashion both in content and action. The 3D room will be the first to be decorated. The Hackspace will provide the materials. Dan will lead this project but will be looking for help with the design and execution.

Alan 26/10/20
Status 13/5/22

Main room painted over a weekend 

Laser room started