Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Estimated Square Footages Level 2
Gym Fitness Center with Track 7100 sq. ft.
Mens Conditioning 1335 sq. ft.
Womens Conditioning 1325 sq. ft.
Cycling 1075 sq. ft.
Special Workouts 950 sq. ft.
Elevator Lobby 205 sq. ft.
Gym Storage 557 sq. ft.
Cycle Room Storage 72 sq. ft.
Special Workouts Room Storage 288 sq. ft.
Spa Treatment Rooms 235 sq. ft. (5)
Meditation Room 475 sq. ft.
Relaxation Room 475 sq. ft.
Sports Therapy Rooms 385 sq. ft. (2)
Saunas 240 sq. ft. (2)
Restrooms 230 sq. ft. (2)
Reception/Waiting Room Spa 735 sq. ft.
Circulation 2909 sq. ft.
Mens Conditioning 1335 sq. ft.
Womens Conditioning 1325 sq. ft.
Cycling 1075 sq. ft.
Special Workouts 950 sq. ft.
Elevator Lobby 205 sq. ft.
Gym Storage 557 sq. ft.
Cycle Room Storage 72 sq. ft.
Special Workouts Room Storage 288 sq. ft.
Spa Treatment Rooms 235 sq. ft. (5)
Meditation Room 475 sq. ft.
Relaxation Room 475 sq. ft.
Sports Therapy Rooms 385 sq. ft. (2)
Saunas 240 sq. ft. (2)
Restrooms 230 sq. ft. (2)
Reception/Waiting Room Spa 735 sq. ft.
Circulation 2909 sq. ft.
Estimated Square Footages Level 1
Lobby 1000 sq. ft.
Office 286 sq. ft
Staff Lounge 360 sq. ft.
Multi-purpose 2300 sq. ft.
Racquetball 1045 sq. ft.
Handball 654 sq. ft.
Table Tennis 482 sq. ft.
Virtual Sports 503 sq. ft.
Studio 1 964 sq. ft.
Studio 2 912 sq. ft.
Studio 3 772 sq. ft.
Mens Locker Rooms 664 sq. ft.
Womens Locker Rooms 643 sq. ft.
Mechanical 270 sq. ft.
Elevator Lobby 428 sq. ft.
Other Areas with Seating 950 sq. ft.
Sports Bar 930 sq. ft
Sports Shop 930 sq. ft.
Multipurpose Storage 235 sq. ft.
Other Storage 320 sq. ft.
Circulation 5061 sq. ft.
Office 286 sq. ft
Staff Lounge 360 sq. ft.
Multi-purpose 2300 sq. ft.
Racquetball 1045 sq. ft.
Handball 654 sq. ft.
Table Tennis 482 sq. ft.
Virtual Sports 503 sq. ft.
Studio 1 964 sq. ft.
Studio 2 912 sq. ft.
Studio 3 772 sq. ft.
Mens Locker Rooms 664 sq. ft.
Womens Locker Rooms 643 sq. ft.
Mechanical 270 sq. ft.
Elevator Lobby 428 sq. ft.
Other Areas with Seating 950 sq. ft.
Sports Bar 930 sq. ft
Sports Shop 930 sq. ft.
Multipurpose Storage 235 sq. ft.
Other Storage 320 sq. ft.
Circulation 5061 sq. ft.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Furniture Listing Programming
Furniture Listing
1. Lobby/Reception
-sofas
-chairs
-front desk
-end tables
-lamps
-information table
2. Pro-Shop
-cashwrap
-shelving
-modular displays
3. Offices
-desks
-chairs
-lamps
-filing cabinets
4. Staff Lounge
-tables
-kitchenette
-chairs
-storage
5. Multi-purpose Room/Conference
-modular tables
-modular chairs
-speaker systems, mics, soundsystems
-obstacle course objects
-mats
-other modular equipment
6. Locker Rooms
-benches
-lockers
7. Studios
-mirrors
-storage
-yoga equipment
-other equipment
9. Free Weight Room
-weights
-weight machines
-mats
10. Cycling
-cycling machines
11. Spa
- massage tables
-chairs
-storage
-reception
-other modular equipment
-lamps
-lounge seating
-end tables
12. Bar
-tables
-chairs
-bar stools
-bar
-stainless steel work tables
-sinks
-ovens
-refrigerators
-ice machines
-cabinets
-other storage
-tvs
1. Lobby/Reception
-sofas
-chairs
-front desk
-end tables
-lamps
-information table
2. Pro-Shop
-cashwrap
-shelving
-modular displays
3. Offices
-desks
-chairs
-lamps
-filing cabinets
4. Staff Lounge
-tables
-kitchenette
-chairs
-storage
5. Multi-purpose Room/Conference
-modular tables
-modular chairs
-speaker systems, mics, soundsystems
-obstacle course objects
-mats
-other modular equipment
6. Locker Rooms
-benches
-lockers
7. Studios
-mirrors
-storage
-yoga equipment
-other equipment
9. Free Weight Room
-weights
-weight machines
-mats
10. Cycling
-cycling machines
11. Spa
- massage tables
-chairs
-storage
-reception
-other modular equipment
-lamps
-lounge seating
-end tables
12. Bar
-tables
-chairs
-bar stools
-bar
-stainless steel work tables
-sinks
-ovens
-refrigerators
-ice machines
-cabinets
-other storage
-tvs
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
BodyJam
Move, groove, and feel your body change as you add fun and challenge to your workout. This Dance based workout will increase your style while increasing your energy and vitality.
Body blast
Spend time giving your body what it is looking for an interval based exercise class utilizing many apparatus. Liven up your workout with Bodyblast
CardioZen
Cardio, Strength and Yoga. What could be better? Build energy, increase your strength, and balance your workout.
Classic Strength/ Muscle Conditioning
Burn calories, sculpt and increase muscle tone, all while training your body to functionally network your muscle groups. See results in your everyday life by exercising several muscle groups together as you squat, lunge and lift while challenging balance and control. Improve your posture, reaction, core strength and endurance while shaping your lean muscle. Classic Strength is appropriate for the beginner.
Fight Club
Slip into gloves, prepare to kick a heavy bag and then get ready to get the best workout. Instead of punching and hitting each other, where you could get hurt, you work on the pads, the focus mitts, and the heavy bags -- so it's safe.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a Packs a Punch workout that will really kick up your everyday workout regime. This workout will use various combinations of cardio boxing moves for focused upper body training. And movements with front kicks, and roundhouse kicks to engage the core and lower body move. Finish the class with a 20 yoga inspired stretch and tone.
Spin
Start pedaling and let go as your instructor takes you on the aerobic ride of your life! This class is an incomparable aerobic workout that uses a stationary bike in a group exercise setting; perfect for the fitness enthusiast, recreationalcyclists or serious racer. Suitable for beginners
Yoga Flow
This Yoga class is great for advanced as well as the beginning yoga student. Ashtanga yoga is the primary style incorporated into this Power Yoga class. You will stretch, strengthen and realign your entire body
Hatha Yoga A deep relaxation class that will help you increase flexibility and strength with emphasis on stress reduction, balance and harmony.
Pilates
Movements emphasize building strong abdominals and lower back to enhance strength, muscular symmetry, alignment, flexibility, grace and coordination.
Core conditioning
Balanced and integrated abdominal upper body and lower body moves. Take it easy or take it up a notch this class will fit your core needs a stronger leaner body.
Abs and Assets
Tighten tone and whittle away those hard to work areas of the body. Give a lift and a tuck to the body with this balanced and targeted work out for the buns and abs.
Indo-Row
Indo-Row is a leg, core and arm-toning workout that synchronizes everyone as a team, is easy to learn and delivers big results.
Speedball
Speedball Fitness Strength movements are a fusion of different core-associated exercises from several modalities, including Yoga, Kung Fu, functional strength and conditioning, and dancer prep, that are meant to be fun and feel like challenging exercise.
Boardrock
The Boardrock is a fundamental tool used by both rehabilitation specialists and fitness professionals from around the world to help their clients and patients develop functional balance. No matter what your sport of choice is, or what your level of fitness, you will find an endless array of new challenges on your Boardrock, so that you too can "FUNctionalize your exercise!"
Sports Conditioning
Sports conditioning looks to improve and reach a higher level of athletic performance-enhances all aspects of athleticism and human movement including speed, power, strength, and agility. Sport specific training and conditioning programs for athletes of all ages and abilities.-Maximizes athletic potential while reducing the risk of injury by focusing on proper movement mechanics and core strength in addition to speed and agility development fostering self-esteem and improving confidence.
BodyJam
Move, groove, and feel your body change as you add fun and challenge to your workout. This Dance based workout will increase your style while increasing your energy and vitality.
Body blast
Spend time giving your body what it is looking for an interval based exercise class utilizing many apparatus. Liven up your workout with Bodyblast
CardioZen
Cardio, Strength and Yoga. What could be better? Build energy, increase your strength, and balance your workout.
Classic Strength/ Muscle Conditioning
Burn calories, sculpt and increase muscle tone, all while training your body to functionally network your muscle groups. See results in your everyday life by exercising several muscle groups together as you squat, lunge and lift while challenging balance and control. Improve your posture, reaction, core strength and endurance while shaping your lean muscle. Classic Strength is appropriate for the beginner.
Fight Club
Slip into gloves, prepare to kick a heavy bag and then get ready to get the best workout. Instead of punching and hitting each other, where you could get hurt, you work on the pads, the focus mitts, and the heavy bags -- so it's safe.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a Packs a Punch workout that will really kick up your everyday workout regime. This workout will use various combinations of cardio boxing moves for focused upper body training. And movements with front kicks, and roundhouse kicks to engage the core and lower body move. Finish the class with a 20 yoga inspired stretch and tone.
Spin
Start pedaling and let go as your instructor takes you on the aerobic ride of your life! This class is an incomparable aerobic workout that uses a stationary bike in a group exercise setting; perfect for the fitness enthusiast, recreationalcyclists or serious racer. Suitable for beginners
Yoga Flow
This Yoga class is great for advanced as well as the beginning yoga student. Ashtanga yoga is the primary style incorporated into this Power Yoga class. You will stretch, strengthen and realign your entire body
Hatha Yoga A deep relaxation class that will help you increase flexibility and strength with emphasis on stress reduction, balance and harmony.
Pilates
Movements emphasize building strong abdominals and lower back to enhance strength, muscular symmetry, alignment, flexibility, grace and coordination.
Core conditioning
Balanced and integrated abdominal upper body and lower body moves. Take it easy or take it up a notch this class will fit your core needs a stronger leaner body.
Abs and Assets
Tighten tone and whittle away those hard to work areas of the body. Give a lift and a tuck to the body with this balanced and targeted work out for the buns and abs.
Indo-Row
Indo-Row is a leg, core and arm-toning workout that synchronizes everyone as a team, is easy to learn and delivers big results.
Speedball
Speedball Fitness Strength movements are a fusion of different core-associated exercises from several modalities, including Yoga, Kung Fu, functional strength and conditioning, and dancer prep, that are meant to be fun and feel like challenging exercise.
Boardrock
The Boardrock is a fundamental tool used by both rehabilitation specialists and fitness professionals from around the world to help their clients and patients develop functional balance. No matter what your sport of choice is, or what your level of fitness, you will find an endless array of new challenges on your Boardrock, so that you too can "FUNctionalize your exercise!"
Sports Conditioning
Sports conditioning looks to improve and reach a higher level of athletic performance-enhances all aspects of athleticism and human movement including speed, power, strength, and agility. Sport specific training and conditioning programs for athletes of all ages and abilities.-Maximizes athletic potential while reducing the risk of injury by focusing on proper movement mechanics and core strength in addition to speed and agility development fostering self-esteem and improving confidence.
User and User Groups and Functional Requirements
User and User Groups
1. Director
2. Management
3. Personal Trainers
4. Massage Therapists
5. Aerobic Instructors
6. Athletic Instructors
7. Maintenance
8. Receptonists
9. Other Personell
10. Members
11. Members’ Guests
Function-Operational Requirements
-Membership entitles Members to use the facilities available at the club.
-A membership card will be issued to each member when they join the club
-Each Member must have his/her card swiped for security and verification on each visit to the club before proceeding into the club. Any member attending a Club without a valid membership card may be asked for proof of identification.
-A member must not lend his membership card to anyone else as membership is personal and covers only the member’s use of the club.
-Members over the age of 18 may bring guests over the age of 18 to the club upon payment of: (a) the guest fee as set out in the relevant club price list current at the time of the guest’s visit charged by the club; and (b) completion of a pre-activity questionnaire by the guest.
-Members must accompany their guest at all times and the member who brings the guest remains responsible for their guest’s conduct whilst they are in a club.
-Hours: 6:00a.m.-10:00p.m. M-F; 8:00a.m.-12:00a.m. Sat.-You are requested to leave the gymnasium and pool areas half an hour before the club is due to close and to leave the club premises punctually at time of closing.
-You may not bring pets (other than guide dogs) onto the club premises.
-You should seek instruction before using unfamiliar equipment.
-You may not bring your own Personal Trainers into a Club.
-Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the club
-Lockers are made available subject to availability. You must provide your own padlocks and lock your locker whilst in use, both for security, and to show other people that the locker is occupied.
-Our car parking may only be used by members, guests and visitors whilst they are on Club premises. You may not leave your car in our car parks at any other time.
-You must use the main entrance to the club when entering or leaving.
-You must read the health & safety notices posted outside any equipment or facility in the club and comply with their recommendations.
-Child members aged up to 15 must be under direct adult supervision at all times unless involved in organised children’s activities or supervised within the club.
1. Director
2. Management
3. Personal Trainers
4. Massage Therapists
5. Aerobic Instructors
6. Athletic Instructors
7. Maintenance
8. Receptonists
9. Other Personell
10. Members
11. Members’ Guests
Function-Operational Requirements
-Membership entitles Members to use the facilities available at the club.
-A membership card will be issued to each member when they join the club
-Each Member must have his/her card swiped for security and verification on each visit to the club before proceeding into the club. Any member attending a Club without a valid membership card may be asked for proof of identification.
-A member must not lend his membership card to anyone else as membership is personal and covers only the member’s use of the club.
-Members over the age of 18 may bring guests over the age of 18 to the club upon payment of: (a) the guest fee as set out in the relevant club price list current at the time of the guest’s visit charged by the club; and (b) completion of a pre-activity questionnaire by the guest.
-Members must accompany their guest at all times and the member who brings the guest remains responsible for their guest’s conduct whilst they are in a club.
-Hours: 6:00a.m.-10:00p.m. M-F; 8:00a.m.-12:00a.m. Sat.-You are requested to leave the gymnasium and pool areas half an hour before the club is due to close and to leave the club premises punctually at time of closing.
-You may not bring pets (other than guide dogs) onto the club premises.
-You should seek instruction before using unfamiliar equipment.
-You may not bring your own Personal Trainers into a Club.
-Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the club
-Lockers are made available subject to availability. You must provide your own padlocks and lock your locker whilst in use, both for security, and to show other people that the locker is occupied.
-Our car parking may only be used by members, guests and visitors whilst they are on Club premises. You may not leave your car in our car parks at any other time.
-You must use the main entrance to the club when entering or leaving.
-You must read the health & safety notices posted outside any equipment or facility in the club and comply with their recommendations.
-Child members aged up to 15 must be under direct adult supervision at all times unless involved in organised children’s activities or supervised within the club.
Users and Clients: Concerns and Needs
Users: Baton Rouge citizens and guest members
Client Concerns and Needs: Lifestyle changes, including exercise, involves leaving a comfort zone. The Baton Rouge Athletic Club offers a pleasant environment where you are sure to get your needs met. We focus on helping you achieve your personal best-both physically and mentally-through our unique approach to service, education, and instruction.Train For Your LifeThe Baton Rouge Athletic Club is not just a gym...we’re a lifestyle enhancement, helping our members get the most out of life. We offer training services that will help enrich your daily life while building a greater appreciation for the talents and hobbies that make life worth living. When you “train for your life” you train to live.Strengthen the CommunityWe work hard to create a sense of community within the club by building relationships with and between members. Our experienced staff can answer all your questions with understanding, empathy, and insight while giving you consistent feedback and support. We believe your success is a reflection of ours. We positively impact health, well being, and energy levels of our members by helping them to make small changes that when practiced consistently yield results.PhilosophyWe want to offer the best upscale fitness club in the area with an attentive and knowledgeable staff, a variety of the most current workout equipment, and a clean and comfortable facility. It can be frustrating walking into these “big clubs” with tons of confusing equipment and have no help from the staff. After months of wasted time and energy, your frustration takes over. You have done a little of this and a little of that, but in no way have seen the results that you were hoping for. We understand what it takes to help you reach your fitness goals and get the results you want.
Client Concerns and Needs: Lifestyle changes, including exercise, involves leaving a comfort zone. The Baton Rouge Athletic Club offers a pleasant environment where you are sure to get your needs met. We focus on helping you achieve your personal best-both physically and mentally-through our unique approach to service, education, and instruction.Train For Your LifeThe Baton Rouge Athletic Club is not just a gym...we’re a lifestyle enhancement, helping our members get the most out of life. We offer training services that will help enrich your daily life while building a greater appreciation for the talents and hobbies that make life worth living. When you “train for your life” you train to live.Strengthen the CommunityWe work hard to create a sense of community within the club by building relationships with and between members. Our experienced staff can answer all your questions with understanding, empathy, and insight while giving you consistent feedback and support. We believe your success is a reflection of ours. We positively impact health, well being, and energy levels of our members by helping them to make small changes that when practiced consistently yield results.PhilosophyWe want to offer the best upscale fitness club in the area with an attentive and knowledgeable staff, a variety of the most current workout equipment, and a clean and comfortable facility. It can be frustrating walking into these “big clubs” with tons of confusing equipment and have no help from the staff. After months of wasted time and energy, your frustration takes over. You have done a little of this and a little of that, but in no way have seen the results that you were hoping for. We understand what it takes to help you reach your fitness goals and get the results you want.
Programming Spaces
Spatial Requirements
1. Lobby/Reception - for checking in at the club for classes or a workout, information desk, scheduling
- adjacencies: restrooms, pro-shop, maintenance, storage, offices, bar
2. Pro-Shop -selling athletic apparal and sports gear, workout multimedia, etc.
- adjacencies: offices, restrooms, maintenance, storage, lobby
3. Offices -director, manager, staff
- adjacencies: staff lounge, storage, maintenance
4. Staff Lounge -breakroom for the staff
- adjacencies: offices, storage, maintenance, restrooms
5. Multi-purpose Room/Conference -for lectures on fitness, training, meetings for trainers and staff
- adjacencies: lobby, restrooms
6. Locker Rooms -showers, changing, lockers, for use before and after a workout
- adjacencies: exercise rooms, gym
7. Gym -for multipurpose use such as for basketball, tennis, volleyball, track
- adjacencies: locker rooms, exercise rooms
8. Studios -for aerobic, yoga, dance use, etc.
- adjacencies: spa
9. Free Weight Room -for lifting and weight training
- adjacencies: cycling, racquetball
10. Cycling -exercise and fitness training
- adjacencies: free weight room, racquetball
11. Racquetball -recreation and sports workout
- adjacencies: free weight room, cycling
12. Spa - relaxation, massage therapy
- adjacencies: studios
13. Bar -to provide a lounge type space to the club to relax
- adjacencies: lobby
14. Virtual Fitness - interactive workout sessions to keep you having fun while working out
-multipurpose, racquetball
1. Lobby/Reception - for checking in at the club for classes or a workout, information desk, scheduling
- adjacencies: restrooms, pro-shop, maintenance, storage, offices, bar
2. Pro-Shop -selling athletic apparal and sports gear, workout multimedia, etc.
- adjacencies: offices, restrooms, maintenance, storage, lobby
3. Offices -director, manager, staff
- adjacencies: staff lounge, storage, maintenance
4. Staff Lounge -breakroom for the staff
- adjacencies: offices, storage, maintenance, restrooms
5. Multi-purpose Room/Conference -for lectures on fitness, training, meetings for trainers and staff
- adjacencies: lobby, restrooms
6. Locker Rooms -showers, changing, lockers, for use before and after a workout
- adjacencies: exercise rooms, gym
7. Gym -for multipurpose use such as for basketball, tennis, volleyball, track
- adjacencies: locker rooms, exercise rooms
8. Studios -for aerobic, yoga, dance use, etc.
- adjacencies: spa
9. Free Weight Room -for lifting and weight training
- adjacencies: cycling, racquetball
10. Cycling -exercise and fitness training
- adjacencies: free weight room, racquetball
11. Racquetball -recreation and sports workout
- adjacencies: free weight room, cycling
12. Spa - relaxation, massage therapy
- adjacencies: studios
13. Bar -to provide a lounge type space to the club to relax
- adjacencies: lobby
14. Virtual Fitness - interactive workout sessions to keep you having fun while working out
-multipurpose, racquetball
Site Plan
Here is a map of the location of the Kress, Knox, and Welsch Levy Buildings
Influences Upon the site:
Context: street front surrounded by downtown businesses and restaurantsAccess: through Third Street or Main Street with parking behind
Existing Conditions:
-office and retail space on the first and second floors-residential on the third floor-street front building with one block of parking
Orientation: West
Environmental Factors:-near a river-streetscape with traffic
Area Map
Downtown Baton Rouge is located adjacent to the Mississippi River and is in the process of being revitalized into a thriving community. The arts, culture, entertainment, and history all come together here. I've highlighted the Kress, Knox, and Welsch Levy buildings' location in the downtown area. There is a view of the river which is located behind the buildings. Special events and activities that occur in downtow Baton Rouge include Fridays Live After 5 concert series, Sunday in the Park, tours of the Museums, tours of the Planetareum, events at the River Center, Shaw Center for the Arts, and the USS Kidd
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