CHE PSTOW C H I C E N TR E Lucy Mullins
Based upon the philosophical principles underlying Chinese Martial Arts, Chepstow Chi Centre is a place where visitors can disconnect from work and enhance their well-being levels. Situated in the centre of Chepstow, the building consists of three parts: spaces for training, health and the community. The building is a courtyard scheme which both encourages social engagement and provides treatment for mental health. There is a greenhouse as part of the scheme and this, as well as the courtyard, provides herbs that will be used or taught about in the treatment rooms and classrooms. At the heart of the scheme is the main training room (Kwoon), which directly faces Chepstow Castle. The Kwoon is a brick mass with a surrounding timber wrap, offering different environments to train in. Internally, the brick mass is broken down by a timber structure sitting within the brickwork to create a more atmospheric central training space. Training will also take place in the courtyard and on the Tai Chi platform, which overlooks the River Wye. From top: Kwoon exploded isometric, external perspective, Kwoon perspective
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