Center for Health & Wellbeing

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A series of additional gardens ring the site, all connected by a walking track and replete with seating areas for socialization or quiet meditation. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Throughout, proportion, scale, and natural materials like wood and stone establish a welcoming atmosphere while reflecting the project\u2019s grounding in nature. Its primary architectural geometry is shaped by walls of varying heights that relate to the human movements of standing, sitting, and reaching. As the walls grow to one or two stories, they begin to envelop the center\u2019s programmatic spaces. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Inside, flexible interior spaces can quickly adapt to changing health needs and promote cross-disciplinary sharing. The center\u2019s heart is a light-filled commons that provides multipurpose space to host community-focused events and is closely connected to three program spaces that offer fitness amenities, clinical care, and education. An undulating wood ceiling spans the space, while the floor contains seven 6-foot-diameter terrazzo medallions crafted by local artists that reflect seven dimensions of well-being. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis is a project with a clear intention, and the jury liked how the seven dimensions of well-being were carried out through the design. It is encouraging to see a program focused on keeping people well and not just treating them when they are sick. This project had to address a lot of complex issues and programs, and they are resolved nicely in the central atrium; it\u2019s a great organizing space.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The center\u2019s design allows it to serve a population comprising multiple generations and socioeconomic levels, encouraging all to engage in better health practices. Its programming includes a daycare center and an aging-in-place learning program for eldercare. Access for users of all physical mobilities included attention to floor levels and finishes, and eight-foot-wide pathways that circle the perimeter of the site allow walkers, cyclists, and wheelchair users to pass one another. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A series of community meetings and open houses gathered feedback and fostered public engagement. The team was able to answer questions and incorporate the community\u2019s desires, shaping the best environment possible for the community. The center\u2019s open architecture, gardens, and trails, which extend into other neighborhoods, invite use from communities beyond Winter Park. 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