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In 2015, Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture completed a project feasibility study for the APEX Secrest Park project. The project was envisioned to replace a popular though very outdated neighborhood recreation center at the park. After a successful bond election, APEX selected BRS to develop the plans and take the project through construction.
LocationArvada, Colorado
ClientApex Park and Recreation District
TypeRecreation
CategoryAquatics, Planning + Studies, Renovation
Square Footage20,000
Completion2018
All Ages
The program reflects the neighborhood’s need to serve many generations throughout the day. The center will also support an existing outdoor pool that remains on site. With many active programs, a larger admin area completes the Secrest program for a total building area of 20,000 sf.
Large open fitness space
Game room connects to the gym
The gym has visual connection with large open entries
The game room is flexible for many programs
Colorful Future
The design presents a modern dynamic form using a variety of materials. Dark colored concrete block, and architectural metal panels are paired with colorful fiber cement panels to communicate the modern forward thinking programs provided by APEX.
Render of exterior fiber cement panels
Final product of fiber cement panels
multi-use
The center will also support an existing outdoor pool that remains on site. The indoor facilities include a flexible teen space that allows for an ongoing mom’s morning out toddler’s program to be accommodated called Magical Mornings. The teen space is adjacent to and has direct access to a small gymnasium allowing for interaction between the two most popular teen areas. The gymnasium structure is designed to allow for the gym space to double in the future should the need arise. The center also includes a fitness room with cardio equipment and weights. A warm water therapy pool that includes jetted benches and a walking resistance current channel responded to one of the active adult requests.
A wellness pool was added for year round use
The gym can be expanded in the future
Custom barn door opens up the lobby for larger events
Jets in the wellness pool bring relief
Cubbie corner stores supplies for Magic Mornings for toddlers
Flexible meeting space in admin can be used as after school programming
An inside look
Pool support spaces include locker rooms, 2 unisex cabanas, a guard room, pool equipment and pool storage. All are designed to serve both the new therapy pool and the existing outdoor pool.
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