spatial organization & Design

The connection of programming is important to making the community center a safe and successful space. Below are some abstract ideas of floor plan layouts that can support the desires of the Nashville community. These digrams represent different layout ideas and are no necessarily accurate to size or location.

The public to private threshold is especially important in a community center that needs to feel safe and secure while also being inclusive and welcoming. Retail, the cafe, and outdoor space are closer to the top meaning they can be open to the public. Private access to outdoor space is also important. Other gathering spaces (oranges and purples on the diagram are located more centrally along with some health services becasue these spaces may require secure access but can still be accessible for visitors. Housing and health care spaces would require the most privacy for the safety of the community.