Department of Recreation
Situated on a tight site adjacent to an existing recreation building, this new structure contains a gymnasium and support facilities for staff and community organizations. The gymnasium is a long, clear span construction designed for multiple sports and activities, including indoor soccer. The building was designed in accordance with the Department of Recreation’s stringent security and maintainability standards.
| Square Footage: | 9,300 SF | |
| Construction Budget: | $1,300,000 | |
| Location: | Philadelphia, PA |
Department of Recreation
Construction Budget: $1,300,000
Location: Philadelphia, PA
After failing for many years to get this project off the ground because of budget overruns, the Department of Recreation invited Jacobs/Wyper to take it over. With a very tight budget, exacerbated by the City’s costly procurement process, the project was designed and built under the budget and on schedule. Jacobs/Wyper, Architects' design strategy employed inexpensive, but durable, industrial material used in interesting ways to give the building a high profile in the community.
