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OPN ARCHITECTS + <br />CITY OF LITTLE CANADA 13 <br />Relevant Project Experience <br />The City of Davenport was interested in building a new community <br />center to serve the residents of the Northwest area of Davenport and <br />surrounding neighborhoods of the current Fairmount Branch Library. <br />The initial scope of the project included an ambitious vision for potential <br />programming that was further explored through a needs assessment with <br />the city as well as several public input sessions and surveys. Community <br />input clarified the need for a multi-purpose space with outdoor areas for <br />activities that, when aligned with the limited budget, the 4,500-square- <br />foot center quickly became described as “just a gym”. <br />The program centers around a half-court gym with a bonus multi-purpose <br />space and includes a welcoming reception area, office, serving kitchen, <br />restrooms, and storage. Massing was developed by establishing the <br />width and height required for a gym, with square footage extended along <br />a strict grid and maximized based on the available budget. Support <br />programming was incorporated to maintain simple circulation that is <br />visibly connected to the existing library and parking lot. <br />The building entrance and reception are carved out of their respective <br />areas to simplify wayfinding, while the minimal interior provides an <br />adaptable environment for a variety of activities. Support spaces that <br />do not require daylight are clad in light wood planks to create a sense of <br />warmth inside and out. The building complements the existing library by <br />being a quiet addition to the campus. <br />Through a series of thoughtful design moves including strategic siting <br />within the campus, intentional development of program, and restrained <br />use of materials, the building is proving to be more than “just a gym”. <br />Fairmount Community Center <br />Multi-purpose community center a thoughtful addition to civic campus <br />Location Davenport, Iowa <br />Year 2024 <br />Delivery Design-Bid-Build <br />Size 4,500 square feet <br />Cost $2,868,972 <br />Contact Mallory Merritt, Asst. City Admin/CFO <br /> Mallory.Merritt@davenportiowa.com <br /> (563) 326-7711