PROJECT Natelli Family YMCA
ARCHITECT ZA+D
LOCATION  Ijamsville, Maryland US

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  5/31/2021
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM  Bruce Zavos, Liam Fox, Hannah Weikel
OWNER/CLIENT YMCA of Frederick County
CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER  Morgan-Keller Construction
PHOTOGRAPHER  Commercial Image Photography, Inc.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Natural Resources Design
CIVIL ENGINEER ADTEK Engineers
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ADTEK Engineers
MECHANICAL ENGINEER CJL Engineering
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER CJL Engineering
CONSULTANT gro Development LLC, 20 E 49th St, Fl 6, New York City, New York, 10017, vlewis@gro-dev.com
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The YMCA of Frederick County approached the team to develop a 62,000 gsf recreation center for the south end of the County. The facility sits between Urbana’s middle and high school, on 22 acres donated by Natelli Communities. The new $25 million dollar facility was completed in April 2021 and immediately became a destination for the surrounding community not only for the activities provided within but also for its contemporary and impactful design.

Upon entering one is welcomed with a double height grand lobby that leads into a wellness center, large gymnasium, indoor walking/running track, inter-generational space for active older adults, family adventure center for kids, group exercise studios, locker rooms, and multi-purpose athletic fields. A skylit, monumental open stair with lounge space benches is provided at the heart of the building for those who want to socialize.

The indoor natatorium features eight wide lanes, a warm-water family/class pool with fun activities for children along with a slide that emanates from a frog’s mouth, spray jets, tumbling buckets and an area for water aerobics and other low water sports.

The second-floor fitness area has abundant natural light from the window lined area providing an expansive view of the outside. An outdoor rooftop terrace provides for those who prefer to work out in open air. Throughout the building whenever possible, the design provides reduced need for artificial light.

Exterior design elements include stacked stone, vertical panels, three tone cement paneling and planks. The orientation of the curtain wall at the front of the building allows exercising members to have a view of the distant mountains.

JURY COMMENTS (If applicable)

MEDIA FOR DOWNLOAD
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IMAGES (Captions and Photographer Credit)
1. YMCA Exterior, Commercial Image Photography Inc.
2. YMCA Exterior, Commercial Image Photography Inc.
3. YMCA Lobby Interior, Commercial Image Photography Inc.
4. Exercise Room at Dusk, Commercial Image Photography Inc.
5. Gym and Track, Commercial Image Photography Inc.
6. Indoor Natatorium, Commercial Image Photography Inc.
7. Monumental Stair, Commercial Image Photography Inc.
8. Natatorium with Massive Windows, Commercial Image Photography Inc.