Meridian - Women's Health, Wellness & Fitness Center

Women’s Health, Wellness & Fitness Center

Eleni Palamidis Senior Interior Design Thesis Spring 2021

Primary Users • Women who primarily live/work in the surrounding area • Age Group: Women of all ages ( suggested 25 & over)

• This focuses on women who have started careers, mothers, entrepreneurs

Behavioral Concerns: • Design Concerns • Physical Concerns • Psychological Concerns • Social and Cultural Considerations

Purpose • To Build Confidence • Educate/ Teach • Support Mental Health • Community/ Support • Inspire/ Motivate

Program Community ( Spirit)

Physical Health ( Body) Fitness Area ( Traditional Gym)

Lounge Café

Fitness Classes: (Zumba, Pilates, Yoga & Spin) Physical Therapy Nutrition Center ( Teaching Kitchen, Personal Classes) Seminar

Mental Health ( Mind) Private Therapy Group Therapy Aroma Therapy/ Massage Accupuncture

Communal Seating Spaces Garden

General Reception Admin Maintenance Fun Care Locker Rooms Showers Bathrooms

Design Concept Tungsten is known as one of the toughest elements found in nature.

Pure tungsten is a silver-white metal and when made into a fine powder can be combustible and can spontaneously ignite. Just like tungsten with its beautiful soft exterior and it is rigged hard interior women are just alike. Women are often seen as gentle, smooth, and soft beings but looking deeper they are strong, sophisticated, and powerful.

Site: Address: 2001 Pennsylvania Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 ( Old Whole Foods & New Target) Neighborhood: Fairmount section of Philadelphia Building Size: 32,000 sqft. / 1 floor BUILDING HEIGHT: 26 FT. BUILDING INTERIOR: 24 FT.

Neighborhood: Touristic Area: Fairmount has many historical and “sought out” scenic buildings, some of these buildings include The Art Museum, the Barnes Foundation, Girard College, Eastern State Penitentiary & many more.

Ethnic Profile: The neighborhood of Fairmount has recently become gentrified within the last few years, which has given a new feel to the neighborhood and has allowed for new businesses and ideas to come about Transportation: Various means of transportation is available throughout this section of the city. This location provides various selections of buses, trains, parking, etc.

Influence for Facility: The Fairmount area is booming with residential buildings and many different scenery types of parks, historical buildings, the Art Museum, the Rocky Statue, etc. This area is prime real estate and I believe that the topic of addressing a health, wellness, and fitness center for women at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave. in the Fairmount location. Not only will they be able to get a breath of fresh air, but the scenery and open areas will help push through the holistic experiences that would help the users.

Floor Plan:

st 1

Floor

Floor Plan:

nd 2

Floor

Floor Plan: Roof Top

Sections Section AA

Section BB

Lighting Plan:

Alphabet the Lighting

Mooi Heracleum the Big O

Moonie Contemporary Wave

Moonie Contemporary Wave

Flooring Bros Fitness Rubber Flooring

Felt Works Acoustical Paneling

Waved Textured Glass

Apt. Dining Table Clean Cut Dining Chair

Live Plant Wall

Mate Dining Chair

Butcher Counter Top

Alphabet of Lighting Round

Stone Wall

Backsplash

Flooring

Apt. Dining Table 36”

Mooi Heracleum the Big O

Flooring

Reception Desk

Live Wall

Reception Desk Top

Thank You!