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Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center
Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center
Mount Vernon, IA, United States
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Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center
Mount Vernon, IA, United States
Firm
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2019
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
$5M - 10M
This multi-purpose community facility supports the physical, mental, and social well -being of residents as both an informal gathering space and fitness center.
Located between a residential neighborhood and school campus, it was critical that the building be transparent and welcoming. Taking advantage of the site, the gymnasium is nestled into the topography creating a protected courtyard at the east, entry plaza to the north, and community garden and space for future pool to the west.
The massing and layout was conceived of as two slightly offset forms. Concrete and brick define the solid mass of the two bars and are strategically cut away to frame visual connections to the exterior, reveal activity within, and allow the translucent volumes to float.
The north bar groups functions that require enclosed space and organizes them along an axial circulation spine that runs the length of the building, connecting all spaces physically and visually at both levels. The cross-axial entry is bracketed by a stair connecting the two levels of the circulation spine, which houses a climbing wall, gaming zones, and strength and cardio areas.
The south, larger bar features a double-story volume with two courts and a multipurpose space that can be used concurrently or combined for tournaments and the upper -level track encircles the gym with access to the fitness areas.
The building is named for a late resident whose brother donated the majority of an additional $1.5 million raised by volunteers, all of whom are recognized on a custom-designed donor wall opposite the reception desk, to supplement city funding.
The entire facility or individual spaces, including a 60-person community room, can be rented. In its first year, the center drew more than 1,500 members, some from 50+ miles away, and hosted more than 150 community or private events.
Located between a residential neighborhood and school campus, it was critical that the building be transparent and welcoming. Taking advantage of the site, the gymnasium is nestled into the topography creating a protected courtyard at the east, entry plaza to the north, and community garden and space for future pool to the west.
The massing and layout was conceived of as two slightly offset forms. Concrete and brick define the solid mass of the two bars and are strategically cut away to frame visual connections to the exterior, reveal activity within, and allow the translucent volumes to float.
The north bar groups functions that require enclosed space and organizes them along an axial circulation spine that runs the length of the building, connecting all spaces physically and visually at both levels. The cross-axial entry is bracketed by a stair connecting the two levels of the circulation spine, which houses a climbing wall, gaming zones, and strength and cardio areas.
The south, larger bar features a double-story volume with two courts and a multipurpose space that can be used concurrently or combined for tournaments and the upper -level track encircles the gym with access to the fitness areas.
The building is named for a late resident whose brother donated the majority of an additional $1.5 million raised by volunteers, all of whom are recognized on a custom-designed donor wall opposite the reception desk, to supplement city funding.
The entire facility or individual spaces, including a 60-person community room, can be rented. In its first year, the center drew more than 1,500 members, some from 50+ miles away, and hosted more than 150 community or private events.
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