IM8 - Recreational architecture: recreational complex accessible for everyone

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The position of the building on the site, its orientation, recreation areas next to the buildings

2.7.1. Sport and Fitness Center for Disabled People, USA Architects: Baldinger Architectural Studio Year : 2012 It was the first center for disabled people in the USA. The aim was to remove all barriers as well as to involve people with disabilities in an active lifestyle. The building is fully equipped and adapted for Fig. 17. Sport and Fitness Center for

people with disabilities, which affects the

Disabled People, USA

overall architecture.

Almost the entire building is an active zone, only a small part is reserved for passive recreation. This passive part stands out both in location and in form.

Fig. 18. Active and passive zones in the building

The architecture is distinguished by simple forms, but the passive zone differs from the general architecture. The shape of the building does not differ much from neighboring buildings.

Fig. 19. Shapes of the building

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