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Sustainable Features:
■ Light Funnel at entry brings natural light deep into building.
■ Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) for roof assembly.
■ Advanced wall framing and 2x6 construction.
■ Fluorescent light fixtures throughout.
■ Organized parking lot around existing trees - Minimized amount of parking.
■ Reused existing structure.
■ Zoned high efficient heating and cooling systems.
■ Low VOC material and finishes.
■ Light Funnel at entry brings natural light deep into building.
■ Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) for roof assembly.
■ Advanced wall framing and 2x6 construction.
■ Fluorescent light fixtures throughout.
■ Organized parking lot around existing trees -
■ Zoned high efficient heating and cooling systems.
■ Low VOC material and finishes.
Project Quick Facts
Client:
Marengo Park District
Ms. Denise Anderson
Executive Director
Ph. 815-568-5126
Address:
825 Indian Oaks Trail
Indian Oaks Park
Marengo, Illinois
Features:
■ State of the art Fitness Facility
■ Locker / Change room w/ Saunas
■ Secured Child Care Wing
■ New controlled entry lobby
■ Multipurpose room
Size:
11,000 sq.ft. addition
8,000 sq.ft. renovation of existing
Completed:
September 2004
Construction Cost:
$ 2,200,000
Client:
Marengo Park District
Ms. Denise Anderson
Executive Director
Ph. 815-
Address:
825 Indian Oaks Trail
Indian Oaks Park
Marengo, Illinois
Features:
■ State of the art Fitness Facility
■ Locker / Change room w/ Saunas
■ Secured Child Care Wing
■ New controlled entry lobby
■ Multipurpose room
Size:
11,000 sq.ft. addition
8,000 sq.ft. renovation of existing
Completed:
September 2004
Construction Cost:
$ 2,200,000
Challenges & Solutions:
The expansion of the Marengo Park District was the result of a growing community and an informational survey sent to residents. Two primary needs were identified; first the growing childcare services needed more space, and second the residents wanted fitness facilities since none were available locally.
The Park District also wanted to expand it’s program offerings with a large multipurpose room, and ballet studio. The existing 8,000 sq.ft. building was extensively renovated to create a large administration department, new larger service kitchen, and a seniors area.
Adding to the existing “T” shaped building and creating a courtyard allowed for a uniform looking structure. The new entrance became a focal point serving as the hub and control point for the fitness and administration functions of the facility. The child care wing uses a separate secured entry.
The expansion of the Marengo Park District was the result of a growing community and an informational survey sent to residents. Two primary needs were identified; first the growing childcare services needed more space, and second the residents wanted fitness facilities since none were available locally.
The Park District also wanted to expand it’s program offerings with a large multipurpose room, and ballet studio. The existing 8,000 sq.ft. building was extensively renovated to create a large administration department, new larger service kitchen, and a seniors area.
Adding to the existing “T” shaped building and creating a courtyard allowed for a uniform looking structure. The new entrance became a focal point serving as the hub and control point for the fitness and administration functions of the facility. The child care wing uses a separate secured entry.
