The City leaders demanded a project with a strong identity and civic presence, according to Glass Architects. Further enhancing the design, a curved portico announces the building’s main entrance, providing a prominent identity and impressive civic image for the Community Center, while the Aquatic Center has a separate, smaller-scaled entry.
“After visiting slate showrooms, we settled on Chinese slate,” said Charlie Sikes of Glass Architects, adding that the material’s slip-resistant quality made it ideal for flooring throughout the interior of the space, including entryways and hallways, as well as reception and recreation rooms.