The gymnasium is an ancient typology, the contemporary manifestation of which is remarkably commercialized and image-driven. The quest for health in mind, body and soul has been replaced by a quest to look good.
_the site
Tenleytown; Washington, DC
_the solution
The fractured geometry of the facade, plan and section mirrors the fractured geometry of the site. A central core serves as a place of planned and chance interaction as well as a platform from which to view into all of the exercise spaces. An upper level event space projects over the pool, sharing the natural light brought in through the skylights in the folded ceiling. The exterior is engaged in voyeurism as well, as the cafe is sited along the street and the transparent facade allows continual views into the pool.
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