The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell includes the renovation and addition to an existing outdated facility. Located within close proximity to downtown Lowell, the new club will include 65,000 sq ft of space. The new design makes a strong connection with the adjacent Clemente Park and the National Historic Park Canal Parkway.
NORTH BEACH PARK
A UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND, SANTA MONICA, CA
North Beach is a new sea-side park for the city of Santa Monica. Located on an acre parcel at the base of the bluff located between the Pacific Coast Highway to the North and the sandy Santa Monica State Beach to the south. Natural landforms allow for various experiences within the park. The elevated earthworks are inspired by the sea, the undulating landscape is reminiscent of the forgotten sand dunes that once occupied the site.
LOCATION
Santa Monica, CA
PROGRAM
Public Park
SIZE
1 Acre
STATUS
Completed 2018
DISTINCTIONS
American Architecture Award
Los Angeles Architectural Award
APWA BEST Award
Interior Design Best of Year, Nomination
Architecture MasterPrize, Honorable Mention Published, The Architects Newspaper
CLIENT
City of Santa Monica
COLLABORATORS
Ahbe Landscape
Sean Kim, Structural
Gaspor Obardo, Civil
Recreation Republic, Equipment
The universally accessible designed park is both fun and educational for children and adults of all abilities. Traditional barriers are removed that may hold back children with physical, cognitive, vision or hearing disabilities from the rest of the group.
The playground areas are highlighted by barrier-free equipment. These structures allow for increased maneuvering space and are complimented by accessible surfaces and paths. Areas are designated for younger children (2-5), older children (6-12) and adults. A sensory garden provides opportunities and equipment for kids to learn through touch and imaginative play.
