Raleigh Senior Centers
Raleigh, NC
Client City of Raleigh Department of Parks and Recreation
Raleigh's first city-owned senior centers, with locations at Whitaker Mill Road and Millbrook Exchange Park, will be activity hubs for Senior across the region. Several design strategies have been employed in both senior centers to ensure that the facilities are tailored to the unique requirements of their vibrant clientele. Features include daylit interior spaces with colors and glass selected to reduce glare, easy to navigate floor plans, and floor finishes that reduce tripping hazards.
The Whitaker Mill Road center was specifically designed to mesh with an adjacent historic building and will be pursing LEED Silver certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. Included in this 20,000 square foot center is a commercial kitchen for serving Meals on Wheels patrons, a large multi-purpose area, and fitness, art, and game rooms. The 4,400 square foot facility at Millbrook Exchange Park includes large and small multi-purpose rooms, a community kitchenette, as well as office and support areas.
Green Features of the Millbrook Exchange Park Center
- Sited to optimize daylighting
- Local, natural materials
- Low maintenance, durable building materials
- Site selection to preserve trees
Green Features of the Whitaker Mill Road Center
- Rainwater collection and re-use system
- Oriented to control solar gain while maximizing views to existing trees
- Local, natural materials
- Pursuing LEED Silver certification
Each project listed above exemplifies one or more of the learning, wellness, and recreational qualities that are the focus of our designed spaces.