Saco Lake Wellness Center
Carnegie Mellon University
Second Year | Spring 2017
Studio Coordinator: Jeremy Ficca
Studio Professor: Jennifer Lucchino
Goal:
Expand considerations of materiality and architectural atmosphere to include water, in its various states in the context of a bathhouse. Consider the therapeutic benefits and cultural significance of public baths and spas, and develop an architectural proposal for a Wellness Center. Reference ancient traditions that utilize water of various temperatures and states to rejuvenate and heal.
Site Location: Near the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Highland Center Lodge in the mountains of New Hampshire.
PROGRAM:
- Cold Pool
- Warm Pool
- Hot Pool
- Dry Sauna
- Herbal Steam Room
- Relaxation Space
- Securable Entrance and Mudroom
- Changing Facilities and Service Areas
PROJECT PROCESS:
- Three Basins
- Thermae
- Saco Lake Wellness Center
Process A: Three Basins
The first approach to the project focused on one of the most fundamental levels of architecture; the spatial and material nature of architecture and how it contributes to the atmosphere we experience with our senses and our bodies.
Heavy Concrete
Heavy Concrete
Heavy Wood
Heavy Wood
Process B: Thermae
Building upon the previous atmospheric attempts, this next step works on materiality and the material systems’ relationship to water to create programmatic spaces.
Concept Collage
Concept Collage
Concept Collage
Concept Collage
Material and Concept Render
Process C: Wellness center
This last phase expands the questions, positions, and motivations to date with increased attention toward building envelope and structure, including wood and concrete construction and architectural atmosphere.
Plan
Site Plan
Section
Renders
Interior Render
Exterior Render
Models
