DEXTER LAKE ROWING CENTER Odessa Cleavenger // ARCH 462 // Winter 2018 // GTF: Griffin
Project Overview
Boathouse
Community Building
The Dexter Rowing Center is aimed at connecting both the community of Lowell and the beautiful sport of rowing through a space that functionally and aesthetically fits the needs of both groups. The small complex is located on the far East side of Lowell State Park in order to take advantage of the prime lake views towards the famous covered bridge and regatta start line in the distance. Visitors may enter and park in the existing parking lot while coaches, faculty, and teams may park in the service parking lot, which is entered from a new road, off the highway. The space itself is split into three main parts; the first part being the main storage building for shells and oars,
the second being a community center for visitors and team members, and finally, the shared outdoor space which connects these two very different spaces. The central outdoor space contains a path to visually connect both buildings; here is where boats will be taken out of storage and prepared for the races. On-lookers can watch this process happening on race day from either the cafe or the second story balcony of the community center. Both the community building and boat storage have 40ft vertical bi-folding doors to allow for the easiest possible access to boats as well as to open up towards the central space and eachother.
Site Plan
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Floor 1
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Sections
Community Center Looking West
Community Center & Boathouse Looking North
Structure
The Dexter Rowing Boathouse is comprised of a simple and symmetrical structure. First floor columns not only provide structural support, but they also provide hanging spaces for rowing boats. The central columns support the main roof loads by reaching through both floors; these columns additionally create a designated central circulation space throughout both floors on each building. Exposed glulam beams provide spanning strength for the large open gym and storage spaces which face the lake, as well as give the interior environment a warm, natural feel. Structure largely dictates the various spaces in this project, which overall creates an elegant and symmetrical layout for both rowers and the community to enjoy.
01: Spatial Ordering
Community Space Locker Rooms
Gym
Restrooms
Kitchen
Community Space / Team Room
Primary Spaces Secondary Spaces Circulation
Boat Storage
Boat Storage
02: Construction Process Roof Assembly
Roof Assembly
Beam System
Beam System 2nd Floor Wall Assembly 2nd Floor Wall Assembly 2nd Floorplate 2nd Floorplate
Columns 1st Floor Wall Assembly
1st Floor Wall Assembly Floorplate / Foundation
Floorplate / Foundation
03: Solid VS. Void
04: Support, Brace & Span
Span
Brace
Support
05: Geometry 3’ o.c.
3’ o.c.
6’
06: Gravity Loads
07: Materiality Corrugated Metal Roofing: For Rainwater & Snow
GL 5 1/8” x 15” Exposed Beam System: Spanning Strength & Aesthetics
Lateral Wood Cladding: Treated for Rain Protection & Aesthetics
Concrete Slab Flooring: Compressive Strength
GL 6” x 6” Columns: Strength & Aesthetics
Lateral Wood Cladding: Treated for Rain Protection & Aesthetics
Concrete Slab On Grade Foundation & Flooring: Compressive Strength
08: Butterfly Roof & Wall Detail
Roof Assembly: Roof Cladding, Building Wrap, Sheathing, Insulation, & Blocking GL 5 1/8” x 15” Beams
GL 5 1/8” x 15” Beams Light Shelf
Wall Assembly: Exterior Cladding, Building Wrap, Sheathing, Insulation
09: Skylight Detail
Skylight
GL 3 1/8” x 4 1/2” Rainwater Catchment System Roof Assembly: Roof Cladding, Building Wrap, Sheathing, Insulation GL 5 1/8” x 15” Beams
GL 6” x 6” Column