midtownwellness i n t e r j e c t i o n. . . p r o g r e s s i o n
drop off loop
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a community center focusing on all kinds of health, located in midtown oklahoma city --an area looking to reinforce a pedestrian lifestyle-- has a strong working relationship playing field (event parking)
with st. anthony’s hospital. bamboo is a catalyst for sustainable design, used to filter sunlight, as a living wall, interior finishes, spatial partitions, and structural inspiration. “well” has multiple meanings besides that of an overall goodness. the word is also an interjection: a grammatical tool used to signify change is about to take place. the midtown wellness center is a physical interpretation of an interjection:
green roof
views and paths create a sense of progression, foster individual improvement, and promote community-wide change. bamboo screens in the fitness areas provide private workout spaces for the self-conscious, while larger open areas encourage social interaction. the north-
parking (site of future hotel)
ern point of the site is occupied by a shaded outdoor lobby and waiting area that encourages community interaction. the eastern triangle of the site features open courts, recycled rubber porous paved overflow parking, and bamboo landscaping. a variety of outdoor spaces within the building highlight an environmentally aware architecture.
site/roof plan ^
outdoor lobby (community gathering space)
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pro
w section cut
detail
lobby
retail
control desk
salon
admin
courtyard
children’s
playground kitchen herb garden multipurpose room
resistance aerobics
yoga
cycling
(open to below)
community patio cardio track
(open to below)
floor plan
(open to below)
natatorium
patio
1/32nd
e elevation
mechanical laundry free weights resistance
lounge family rehab
ladies
girls
boys
1/32nd
men
climbing racquetball
w section
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courtyard
natatorium
lower plan
sun deck
gymnasium
storage
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w elevation
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nd conceived by heather spencer
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