Payto Architects - Community and Recreation

COMMUNITY AND RECREATION

- Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland
- Brecksville Community Center
- CWRU One-to-One Fitness Center
- Heights Youth Club
- KSU Ice Arena
- Salem Community Center
- Salem Community Center
Field House
- St. Mary's
- Slavic Village

HEIGHTS YOUTH CLUB

2757 Fairmount Blvd.
Cleveland Heights, Ohio

o Program Includes:
      - Gymnasium
      - Multi-Purpose Community Room
      - Education & Communications Center
      - Arts & Culture Area
      - Teen Lounge
      - Games Rooms
      - Kids Play Room

o Payto Architects Scope of services included:
      - Site Master Planning
      - Program Development
      - Project Design
      - Construction Drawings
      - Interior Design
      - Contract Administration

The program for this project involved converting an existing church building into a new youth recreation center. The budget was limited due to the non-profit nature of the organization. The building position in a residential neighborhood in conjunction with neighbors perceptions of the proposed use, created the need for a compassionate, respectful solution. Through Payto Architects experience with wellness centers and knowledge of the needs and goals of non-profits, a logical, functional and responsive solution was established. The architecture of the neighborhood was maintained while adding function items such as an elevator shaft, new entry and wheelchair lift. Interior spaces were carefully re-utilized ensuring that each dollar spent would improve the experience of the members of the club.