community center...

Children of all ages come together, play and have fun. They learn how to draw, paint, make jewlery and all kinds of art with different objects - from pasta, playdow or beads.

All ages come together to listen to the expert in gardening and dream of a garden of their own.

Grandmothers and Grandfathers eagerly prepare for the weekly elderly meetings.

Concerned parents and residents gather and debate the latest issues concerning everyone's lives in the neighborhood.

What are the key program elements in a community center?

• Large Gathering Spaces indoor/ outdoor
• Entry Area
• Sales Office
• Restrooms/ Lockers
• Visible at Entry
• Connection to Downtown

How are they spatially related in successful projects?

• Clear Entry Sequence
• Clear Organization of Room Layout.
• Higher Archy of Spaces, public to private.
• Formal to Informal