Building the Future of Wellness

In this episode, Molly Oelerich '87 and Trina Sandshafer, Executive Vice President and Design Principal at Kahler Slater, discuss the Mac Gym renovation project at NSCD. They delve into the design process and highlight the importance of prioritizing the needs and ideas from various stakeholders to create a space that promotes the health and wellness of the students.

Here are the key takeaways we have for you:

• The design of the gym incorporates elements of openness and transparency to create a welcoming environment for total body wellness, aligning with North Shore Country Day's mission.
• Natural light is an important feature of the design, with full walls of glass connecting the interior spaces to the surrounding nature, providing a visually appealing atmosphere for wellness activities.
• The focus on functional fitness in the design ensures that the space caters to a wide range of users, including athletes and individuals of all ages, with features like indoor synthetic turf allowing for multiple uses.
• The concourse area of the gym is designed to be a social hub, where students, athletes, parents, and visitors can gather and connect, highlighting the importance of social connections in wellness.
• The design takes into account future use and incorporates flexibility, allowing the space to adapt to evolving health and wellness trends and ensuring that it can serve the needs of North Shore Country Day for years to come.

LINKS:

Healthy Future Campaign: Everything you need to know about the Mac Gym renovations
https://www.nscds.org/support/healthy-futures

From Dream to Reality: Mac Gym Renovation About to Begin
https://www.nscds.org/community/news/~board/nscd-news/post/from-dream-to-reality-mac-gym-renovation-about-to-begin

Kahler Slater: We Design to Enrich Life and Achieve Powerful Results
https://www.kahlerslater.com/