SOULcial CLUBHOUSE

So Very Social Service Learning Studio Fall 2022

This programming studio began with research and conversation with the ARC of Benton Country, a non profit that serves people with intellectual and emotional disabilities. SOULcial focuses on the mind-body-soul connection by incorporating spaces that support interaction with peers, physical and mental health practices, and education. The clubhouse provides various areas that can be opened up or closed off to support the needs of the day. Flexibility in furniture and space sizes allows the ARC to use this space for day to day activities and provides a larger open are for special events. Rooms are intentionally multipurpose with the ability to open up fully with movable panels or to be closed off. The closed panels would allow sight into the spaces to create threshold views before entering, a user need. This solution provides ample office space for the building to serve as the main headquarters of the ARC. A fully enclosed sensory room provides a refresh space for those who need time away from the clubhouse. Alcoves are incorporated throughout the main activity spaces to provide smaller thresholds of places away. The catering kitchen can serve dually as a prep kitchen for events and for daily classes for skills training. The adjacent cafe space serves as skill training for bakery items and coffee making and can serve the users of the space. This area opens outside to a fully functioning kitchen in open air. This flows into a functional garden for fresh produce. A water feature and calming garden are a threshold into the more recreational side of the site. A full sized basketball court can fit and serve as overflow parking when needed. Paved sidewalks surround all activities for accessibility on the entire site. The building has 4 personal toilet rooms as well as one dedicated shower room. Locker space is provided in this area as well for easy changing between physical and mental activities.