Design Guide: Recreation Centers Case Studies January 1976
The visual character of the Center is char-
acterized by its location on the prairie with a
low flat silhouette that blends into the natural
qualities of the landscape. The earth berms are
interspersed with light wells formed by wing
walls where openings are required for vision or
access and to add visual interest to the facade.
To draw people into the Center and to
emphasize the entrance of the building a
diagonal wing wall opens the berm to the entry
and forms the entry court.
g . TECHNICAL SOLUTION. The structural
concept is one central long-span steel joist
construction over the central space, around
which there is a short-span steel joist system
over the enclosing small group spaces. Since the
snowfall is moderate and the climate dry, a
moderately sloping roof is appropriate, using
earth-fill on the roof to serve as additional
insulation. Because of acoustical considerations,
the small group spaces should have a dropped
acoustical ceiling. The exterior envelope would
be an insulated masonry wall with a minimum
of openings for fenestration.
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