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Here, we were to design a community fitness center located in Boston’s North End. For my design, I was interested in the idea of active design: how can architecture encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. To accomplish this I introduced a pair of ramps that circle the building, similiar to a running track. One ramp runs exterior to the building, serving as a jogging ramp for the public. The other ramp acts as the building’s main circulation path, running the perimeter of the building. Additionally,my project feeds off an interaction of space, in hopes that the viewing of individuals be active will encourage others to follow their lead and develop a healthy lifestyle.
NEW CHARDON STREET
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Site Plan
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Figure Ground
Model Photo 1
Sun/Traffic Diagram
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EXTERIOR, PUBLIC JOGGING RAMP INTERIOR, MAIN CIRCULATION RAMP Ramp Comparison Diagram
RECREAT ONAL POOL & D V NG WELL
F TNESS FLOOR
TRA N NG POOL
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Interior, Circulation Diagram
START
END (0.48 MILES)
Exterior Ramp Diagram
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MECHAN CAL
MULT -PURPOSE SPACE
STORAGE
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OFF CES
K TCHEN
MULTI PURPOSE
LOCKER ROOM
CAFE
TRAIN NG POOL
LOCKER ROOM
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MECHAN CAL
Plan 4
TRA N NG ROOMS
YOGA
FITNESS AREA
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Plan 5
GREEN AREA
RECREATIONAL POOL
LOCKER ROOMS
DIV NG WELL
GREEN AREA
GREEN AREA
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Section A
Section B
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Exterior Perspective
Interior Perspective Elevation A
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Model Photo 2