We collaborated closely with Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and the Chicago Park District to design a welcoming community center that offers a variety of fitness and assembly spaces while embracing transparency and openness.
Our design of the 30,000 SF facility seeks to create a composition of shifting boxes. The major architectural volumes, expressed in a warm copper tone and acrobatic shape, house a gymnasium and gymnastics facility with tumbling equipment and in-ground foam practice pits.
The minor volumes host a fitness space, community meeting rooms, and public computer labs. Administrative offices and a generous reception lobby welcome the public through their transparent façade and southern-exposed entry plaza.
The LEED Silver-certified center exhibits a fully integrated design approach resulting in the use of performance-driven, energy-efficient building materials and the optimization of centrally located utility equipment. We designed a vibrant community-centered space that promotes connectivity and enriches the character of its evolving neighborhood, serving as a beacon of hope and healthy living.
