Family Wellness
Fargo, N.D.
Year in Showcase: 2012
Project Description
The Sanford YMCA's new facility is organized into simple and distinct quadrants, with all main program areas directly accessible from the lobby. An elevated three-lane track allows traffic below to flow unrestricted between fitness areas, gymnasium space and locker rooms on the main level. Large two-story windows allow natural light into the fitness and track space, while also giving users panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
The interior palette of materials includes brick masonry, burnished block, painted drywall and large graphic wall coverings. Warm, natural maple wood tones with metallic accents are used throughout. Railings at the monumental stair and at the elevated track include painted steel verticals with stainless rails and cable infill, creating a strong horizontal feel and providing a sleek and contemporary look. A cantilevered painted steel canopy frame with wire mesh insert panels defines the space above the front desk and helps provide dimension in the large-volume space.
Exterior materials cues were taken from the existing Scheels Arena and surrounding athletic park. Four red-brick masonry towers anchor the main fitness area and provide relief from the expansive curtainwall. Dark gray brick is used at the infill areas and at the entry. Metallic silver and gray metal panels complete the exterior color palette.
Project Details
Architect of Record: Zerr Berg Architects; Fargo, N.D.
Aquatic Design Engineer: Aquatic Design Solutions LLC; Lakeville, Minn.
Construction Cost: $10.2 million
Square Feet: 81,475
Occupancy: October 2011
Vendors
Basketball:
Connor Sports Flooring
Basketball Backboards/Supports:
Draper Inc.
Cardiovascular Equipment: Cybex International Inc.
Cardiovascular Equipment: Freemotion Fitness
Cardiovascular Equipment: Life Fitness
Cardiovascular Equipment: Matrix Fitness
Cardiovascular Equipment: Nautilus Commercial Fitness
Cardiovascular Equipment: Nustep Inc.
Cardiovascular Equipment: Octane Fitness
Cardiovascular Equipment: Precor Incorporated
Cardiovascular Equipment: Woodway
Deck/Basin Surface: Sgm
Divider Curtains:
Draper Inc.
Filtration Systems: Nemato Corp.
Flooring: Dal-Tile Corp.
Flooring, Aerobics:
Mondo
Flooring, Fitness Center:
Mondo
Free-Weight Equipment: Freemotion Fitness
Free-Weight Equipment:
Magnum Fitness Systems
Free-Weight Equipment:
M-F Athletic Co. & Perform Better
Free-Weight Equipment: Paramount Fitness Corp.
Free-Weight Equipment: Precor Incorporated
Free-Weight Equipment: Troy Barbell & Fitness
Heaters: Pentair Water Pool And Spa
Ladders/Grab Bars: Spectrum Aquatics
Lockers: Legacy Lockers
Multipurpose:
Mondo
Racquetball/Squash Courts:
Connor Sports Flooring
Sanitization Systems: Nemato Corp.
Saunas/Whirlpools: Saunatec Inc.
Shower/Toilet Partitions: Accurate Partitions Corp.
Strength Equipment: Freemotion Fitness
Strength Equipment:
Magnum Fitness Systems
Strength Equipment:
M-F Athletic Co. & Perform Better
Strength Equipment: Paramount Fitness Corp.
Strength Equipment: Precor Incorporated
Strength Equipment: Troy Barbell & Fitness
Swimsuit Extractors: Extractor Corp.
Track:
Mondo
Volleyball:
Connor Sports Flooring
Water Play Features: Splashtacular Entertainment
