맥도웰 산자락에 위치한 수생 센터는
사막의 오아시스와 같이 사람과 사람을
이어주는 커뮤니티 공간을 제공한다.
주변 지형과을 반영한 조화로운 배치는
산의 등고를 따라 흐르며 자연스럽게
형성되어 산과 호흡하는 뷰와 공간을 만들어준다.
맥도웰 마운틴으로 열린 로비의 뷰는
자연과 호흡하며 내외부의 경계를
자연스럽게 무너뜨린다.
또한 로비 상부의 깊은 캔틸레버는 뜨거운 태양빛을
차단하며 자연스럽게 환기를 유도하는
패시브 디자인이 적용되어 있다.
이렇게 내외부가 통합되는 디자인으로 계획된
센터는 커뮤니티룸, 휘트니스 센터, 댄싱 및 에어로빅 홀,
그리고 세개의 외부풀장, 스케이트 공원으로
구성되어 지역주민의 오아시스 같은
역활을 한다.
The McDowell Mountain Ranch Park & Aquatic Center was designed with respect and sensitivity to its location. The design process included a Municipal Use Master Plan and encouraged broad community involvement in the planning and design phase. A series of community meetings were held to gather community input during the programming phase and then presented conceptual designs for input prior to finalizing the Master Plan.
The design of this municipal facility was organized around a significant existing desert arroyo and views to the McDowell Mountains. The exterior forms of the Center are derived from the angular forms of the mountains blending the structures into the desert site. Natural daylighting and ventilation is utilized throughout the facility providing strong indoor / outdoor connectivity.
The 24,000 sqf facility consists of a community room, fitness center, dance & aerobics, three outdoor pools and a skate park. The programs and drop-in activities provide a wide range of options for all user age groups creating a truly multi-generational community center.
The translucent art wall that was developed in association with Seattle artist Norie Sato acts as a focal point for the axis of the main entry for the center. It creates a play of light and color that is active throughout the day and into the evening.
Location: 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Project Architect: Philip Weddle, AIA, LEED AP
Landscape Architect: JJR | Floor
General Contractor: Ry-Tan Construction
Structural Engineer: Rudow + Berry Structural Engineers
Electrical Engineer: Wright Engineering Corporation
Mechanical Engineer: Kunka Engineering
Civil Engineer: Kland Engineering
Project Area: 24,000 sqf
Project Year: 2007
Photographs: Bill Timmerman, Chris Brown
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