Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine ranks fifth in the nation for graduating primary care physicians, specializing in a distinctive form of medical practice committed to preventive, total-person health care. Designed in keeping with the osteopathic principle of improving the quality of life, the John M. & Silvia Ferretti Medical Fitness and Wellness Center is a three-story, medically integrated facility where members can exercise and enjoy spa-type services, and where patients also have access to physical therapy and physicians’ offices.
The first two floors are dedicated to fitness and educational services, while the third floor houses medical office suites. The design efficiently integrates each wellness amenity while maintaining the identity of the individual spaces. These include conference and education rooms, a teaching kitchen and a café, all centrally located for convenience and accessibility; quiet areas for yoga and spa treatments separated from the gym, pools and fitness areas; and aerobics and Pilates areas, which are located away from the main activity areas. Natural lighting and a sense of privacy allow participants to be comfortable throughout the facility while enjoying the benefits of exercise.
A single point of entry and check-in with centrally monitored video cameras provide a secure environment, while clear and convenient wayfinding minimizes confusion. Clean, bold, contemporary geometry emphasizes a new direction in health and wellness facilities. Principles of feng shui guided the design toward a holistic approach. The use of natural and durable interior finishes such as granite, recycled rubber, tile and hardwood create a spa-like feel. A focal design feature composed of original artwork with LED backlighting enhances the building’s innovative appearance and functionality.
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