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The Ancona School Gymnasium Transformation  

The Ancona School Gymnasium Transformation

4770, South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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The Ancona School Gymnasium Transformation

4770, South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2016
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
Within the constraints of an otherwise non-descript box, design studio JGMA has inventively designed an attractive and engaging transformation that provides a constrained space with multi-functional capacity, while reinforcing the identity of a visionary school. Working on a small renovation budget, the Ancona School in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood had been fighting loud reverberating acoustics and harsh lighting in their undersized gymnasium, making use of the space nearly unbearable. The room is much smaller than any typical gym--a retro-fit holdover from an out-dated 1960’s construction--but it houses many of the school’s primary athletic functions and is the only school space large enough for family gatherings and school performances.

Drawing from the geographical movement of the nearby water’s edge of Lake Michigan and its parallel Lake Shore Drive located just blocks from the school, JGMA’s topographic design undulates over (and into) the ceiling, covering the surface with acoustic absorption and the school’s identifying Sunrise Yellow color. While visually impactful, the design achieved the pragmatic goal of reducing the reverberation time within the space by over half. Constructed of rigid, yet light-weight aluminum shells, the acoustic baffles are also strong enough to withstand the impact of volleyball hits on a low 14’ ceiling height. Acoustic sheet foam is seamlessly detailed, integrating into a unified architectural element.

The Ancona School is known for fostering creativity and independence in its students and encouraging the joys of learning. Founded on Montessori principles, various types of learning environments are valued to give kids as many opportunities for growth and exploration as possible. JGMA’s design facilitates this, giving new life to a previously frustrated space now properly suited to bringing together families and community and to inspiring the imagination and dreams of children.

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