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CyborgCyborg
Envisaged as a teenage Entertainment Centre with man-Envisaged as a teenage Entertainment Centre with man-
machine/futuristic theming, and a range of activities to suit changingmachine/futuristic theming, and a range of activities to suit changing
teenage tastes, including:teenage tastes, including:
BowlingBowling
PoolPool
Arcade GamesArcade Games
Redemption GamesRedemption Games
KaraokeKaraoke
Networked PC gamesNetworked PC games
Café & Juice BarCafé & Juice Bar
Retail ( music,clothes, accessories)Retail ( music,clothes, accessories)
The interiors have low ambient light, with dual lighting capability.The interiors have low ambient light, with dual lighting capability.
Special effects are achieved with UV light, strobes, gobos, electro-Special effects are achieved with UV light, strobes, gobos, electro-
luminescent strips, fluorescent colors, and strategically hidden smokeluminescent strips, fluorescent colors, and strategically hidden smoke
machines. Custom FRP imitation rockwork add to the dark feel.machines. Custom FRP imitation rockwork add to the dark feel.
A key feature of Cyborg is the powerful sound system installed.A key feature of Cyborg is the powerful sound system installed.
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CyborgCyborg
Spread over 15,000 sft., on multiple levels, it posed many challengesSpread over 15,000 sft., on multiple levels, it posed many challenges
in terms of execution. The objective was to turn what used to be ain terms of execution. The objective was to turn what used to be a
supermarket into a teenage entertainment area.supermarket into a teenage entertainment area.
A 2,000 mezzanine structural deck, circular in plan, had to beA 2,000 mezzanine structural deck, circular in plan, had to be
constructed. This itself had a dead load of approx 20 tons, and had toconstructed. This itself had a dead load of approx 20 tons, and had to
be integrated with the mall structural framework , with suitablebe integrated with the mall structural framework , with suitable
modifications. With theming, this deck would become the “spaceship”modifications. With theming, this deck would become the “spaceship”
housing the PC networked games.housing the PC networked games.
Oversize equipment had to be brought into the site, including theOversize equipment had to be brought into the site, including the
bowling alley pinsetters ( each weighing approx. 800 kg.), and thebowling alley pinsetters ( each weighing approx. 800 kg.), and the
Gyroscope( which came as one component)Gyroscope( which came as one component)
All design, spatial planning, lighting design and services were done in-All design, spatial planning, lighting design and services were done in-
house. This was also true of all aspects of execution which werehouse. This was also true of all aspects of execution which were
directly contracted out, including structural fabrication and MEPdirectly contracted out, including structural fabrication and MEP
services.services.
The entire Project was completed in 5 months, with one outsideThe entire Project was completed in 5 months, with one outside
consultant, responsible for Municipal approvals and structural design .consultant, responsible for Municipal approvals and structural design .
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Music Retail
Karaoke
booths
Redemption
Games
PC Gaming
above
Cyborg
Entrance
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CyborgCyborg
The word itself is associated with a hybrid entity – part human, part machine – a favoriteThe word itself is associated with a hybrid entity – part human, part machine – a favorite
with futurists and science fiction writers.with futurists and science fiction writers.
The Logo for Cyborg was modeled on this hybrid entity - part teenager and partThe Logo for Cyborg was modeled on this hybrid entity - part teenager and part
machine. The teenager’s face is a steel-blue finish, while the machine half of it wasmachine. The teenager’s face is a steel-blue finish, while the machine half of it was
blacked out for emphasis.blacked out for emphasis.
The logo is designed to convey duality, the non-conformist attitude of the teenagerThe logo is designed to convey duality, the non-conformist attitude of the teenager
(amplified by the hair and the eye) in tune with technology as part of everyday life.(amplified by the hair and the eye) in tune with technology as part of everyday life.
This interpretation was put into a literal context at the main entrance to Cyborg.This interpretation was put into a literal context at the main entrance to Cyborg.
To gain access into Cyborg, one actually pushes open a double-leaf door, with each halfTo gain access into Cyborg, one actually pushes open a double-leaf door, with each half
forming part of the logo. Thus the door split down the centre allowing one to literally enterforming part of the logo. Thus the door split down the centre allowing one to literally enter
a teenager’s “mind”.a teenager’s “mind”.
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This logo was the initial one
that Cyborg opened with,
and reflected the general
philosophy at that time.
A year or so after Cyborg
opened, certain internal aspects
were re-arranged, and the logo
and by-line were modified to
reflect this change.
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Cyborg “behind-the-scene” Stories
Cyborg “behind-the-scene” Stories
Network Game Spaceship
Network Game Spaceship
This posed a serious structural dilemma. The floor slab of Oasis mall is rated to carry a maximum load
of 500 kg/m2. The proposed structural mezzanine was estimated to weigh 20 tons, and covered an area of approx 2000
sft.
The problem was solved in an innovative manner:
A structural “cobweb” of radiating steel I-sections was erected on site, in conjunction with existing columns. Where
new columns had to be erected, the pre-fab slab was opened up enough to reveal the top plate of steel columns below,
and a suitable plate connection made between old and new columns was made.
In addition, 10 mm. thk. Steel plate was welded on either side of I-section beams in the parking lot below. This
increased the structural strength of the beams, enabling them to carry the extra load.
The flooring consisted of 4 mm. thk steel sheets welded to the cobweb frame, and 12 mm. thk ply screwed down onto
the steel sheet. Carpet was then laid over the ply.
Certain cantilevered sections of the spaceship had to have peripheral steel members to counter sag.
Once the steel deck was erected, the “body” of the spaceship was fabricated in situ, with MDF boards. Workstations
had individual wide-angled windows, so that a person could work, yet simultaneously view activities on the main level
of Cyborg. Theming and painting were later added on, to enhance the “spaceship” feel.
Indirect lighting also added to the subdued ambience.
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Inside the Network Game spaceshipInside the Network Game spaceship
Network Games, themed as a SpaceshipNetwork Games, themed as a Spaceship
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Cyborg “behind-the-scene” Stories
Cyborg “behind-the-scene” Stories
The Pink Lady Mocktail Bar
The Pink Lady Mocktail Bar
This is one of the most vibrant areas of Cyborg, designed to not only attract one in,
but provide an enchanting focus for the far-end of Cyborg.
Sinuously stretching out over 8 metres, the Pink Lady is a mocktail bar ,supported by full-fledged kitchen behind, and
serves not just fruit and juice mocktails but an array of snacks and finger-food.
The charm of the bar lies in its curving profile – achieved by placing 14 sheets of frosted , tempered glass in a
segmented U-channel. The frosted glass panels have their internal face lined with pink, translucent vinyl, and back-lit
by 96 two-foot fluorescent tubes. The frosted front face of the glass panels help to visually soften the pink, yet not
decrease the visual impact.
The café seating area has overhead Ultraviolet tube fixtures, pointed towards floor and ceiling. The floor-facing
fixtures pick up tile joints painted with a fluorescent pigment. The ceiling-facing fixtures pick up a vibrant galactic
night sky, painted in various fluorescent shades.
The flooring of the café is made up of stark,
swirling areas of black and white tile chips.
These swirls radiate out from the centre of the café,
reminiscent of a whirlpool.
The corner of the café is taken up by a Music Retail
area, stocking the latest in audio CD’s, together with
a listening station.
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The Pink Lady Mocktail Bar & CaféThe Pink Lady Mocktail Bar & Café Cosmic artwork on
wall
custom tile patternThe Pink Lady bar
Custom FRP rockwork
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Corner stage in the
Café
track lighting for stage
DJ deck above
Screen of overhead
projector
Music retail
