MOUNT HOPE YMCA
438 Hope Street, Providence, RI / website
Great emphasis was placed on the exterior elevation as seen from Hope Street. The resulting design was a massive curved roof arcing from the silhouette of the original 14-foot high building to a large second story. The glazing that covers the entire Hope St. facade acts as a conduit for natural light and viewing. The new fitness center fills the cool, airy bubble.
A large multi-purpose studio room rests beneath the gymnasium. State-of-the-art wood flooring makes the space ideal for dance, aerobics, kickboxing, and yoga classes. New exposed beams and fixtures provide interest in the ceiling and a colorful ventilation system runs throughout the facility.
Addition & Renovation. Completed in 2006.
Further renovations (on the locker rooms) will commence Fall 2008.
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