Mackenna OHara

CASE STUDIES

NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY

ARCHITECT: IKON.5 ARCHITECTS
LOCATION: NEWARK, NJ
YEAR: 2016
DESCRIPTION: TRAINING, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION CENTER PROVIDED TO UNDERSERVED CITY
SQFT: 22,000
RELEVANCY: END USERS ARE SIMILAR, INCLUDES FITNESS, INSTRUCTIONAL KITCHEN, CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY MEETING ROOMS AMONG OTHERS.

CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION

ARCHITECT: COLKITT & CO
LOCATION: SAN DIEGO, CA
YEAR: 2011
DESCRIPTION: FORMER PARKING BUILDING, CENTER FOR CAF SUPPORTERS TO MEET AND ATHLETES TO USE.
SQFT: 4,200
RELEVANCY: ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECT, CLOSER SQFT, SIMILAR PROGRAMMING, HIGHEST RELEVANCY IS ACCESSIBILITY AND USABILITY.

UNDER ARMOUR CONNECTED FITNESS

ARCHITECT: BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON
LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
YEAR: 2017
DESCRIPTION: FORMER WAREHOUSE CONVERTED INTO OFFICE HUB FOR CONNECTED FITNESS DIVISION (VIRTUAL CONTENT)
SQFT: 50,000
RELEVANCY: ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECT, BALANCE BETWEEN OFFICE, TEACHING, AND PRIVATE MEETING SPACES.

RESTORE OAKLAND

ARCHITECT: DESIGNING JUSTICE + DESIGNING SPACES
LOCATION: OAKLAND, CA
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: ADAPTIVE REUSE, COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND JOB TRAINING CENTER FOR THOSE EFFECTED BY THE ECONOMIC AND JUSTICE SYSTEM.
SQFT: 17,948
RELEVANCY: ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM CENTER, PROGRAMMING FOR SUCH PACKED INTO ONE FLOOR.

LA TAULE ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER

ARCHITECT: ARCHITECTURE MICROCLIMAT
LOCATION: WATERLOO, CANADA
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: FORMER PRISON CONVERTED INTO A COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER
SQFT: 4,200
RELEVANCY: ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECT, UTALIZES INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACE TO CREATE A FITNESS CENTER THAT WELCOMES ELITE AND AMATURE ATHLETES IN A SMALL-SCALE SPACE.

PROGRAMMING

SPACES & UTALIZATION

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

GYM

CAFE

LOCKER ROOM

KITCHEN

CONSULATION ROOM

GROUP COUNCILING

EDUCATION SPACE

STAFF / STORAGE

RECEPTION

Training space including free weights, squat racks, machines, and cardio equipment as well as a stretching area for staff to work one on one or in groups with members.

Healthy food options such as salads, sandwiches and smoothies open to both users of the space as well as the public
community.

Restrooms for visitors to utilize while visiting the space. Attached to the exterior will be a public locker space for gym users to safely store their personal belongings.

Demonstration kitchen where sessions are held to help teach and educate the community on how to prepare basic meals while maximizing the nutritional aspects of common foods provided through food assistance services.

Consultation rooms are used for new members to meet with a staff member in a one-on-one private space to discuss health concerns, necessary support needed, and schedule a training/counseling plan around the individual's schedule.

Scheduled sessions will take place in a private space where community members can gather to receive support and counseling in a group setting focused on support after incarceration, drug dependency, domestic abuse, and others.

The education spaces are on both floors, providing an area designated to hard skill learning such as for a certification exam in one space, and soft skill learning such as instructing a group workout session in the other.

The staff space is a designated area only accessibly by employees, including equipment and supplies.

Members can check-in at the reception desk for the gym and education sessions, as well as receive information about counseling and other services.

ACTIVITY UTILIZATION

GYM