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Project
The adaptive reuse of a warehouse combined with new construction to create a contemporary design youth education and recreation center

Client
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts

Budget
$6,700,000

Design Challenge
Creating a facility, involving a partial adaptive reuse, within a strict budget, while efficiently providing durable, effective and easily supervised program space

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Awards Received

  • Boston Society of Architects
    K-12 Educational Facilities Design Award
  • City of Chelsea, MA
    Project of the Year
  • Design Share - The International Forum for Innovative Schools
    Recognized Value Award

Completed in February 2002, the Gerald and Darlene Jordan Boys & Girls Club is a new construction and adaptive reuse design of a two-story, 45,000 square foot youth education and recreation center. The contemporary-designed facility serves as the flagship club in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston's program.

Designed to be functional yet playful, several key design elements were used for both personality and purpose in the facility. A "Main Street" corridor links the separate youth and teen areas, with common areas such as the pool, gymnasium and computer room, located along the path. Vibrant color schemes reflect the personality of each program area, and striking curved walls with recessed shapes accentuate a dynamic and youthful atmosphere. The extensive use of windows throughout the clubhouse adds character and continuity, while also providing a supervisory measure.

The Gerald and Darlene Jordan Boys & Girls Club features a computer/technology center with audio/visual and robotics programs; a competition-length swimming pool; a high-school sized gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts, a rock climbing wall, fitness room and a golf-putting and batting and pitching area; a performing arts center with an elevated stage; a commercial kitchen, and extensive arts program space.

Photos by Bruce T. Martin