Westchester Park District

Cost of Construction: $775,000
Size: 7,900 SF
Status: Completed February 2010
Challenge/Goal: The District hoped to increase revenue by creating more of a “wow” factor to broaden the demographics of the people who use this facility.
Solution: SRBL’s design focused on maximizing light and openness. Formerly without exterior windows, the weight room now features large openings that face the daylit fitness room. The playroom walls feature dynamic large scale graphics and multiple windows of varying sizes and heights.  The formerly dark and divided foyer was updated to incorporate a cafe-like lounge and waiting area. Bright colors and carefully placed architectural panels infuse energy and movement. The District saw an increase in membership before the facility even reopened.

SRBL Client List
  • Bartlett Park District
  • Chicago Ridge Park District
  • Des Plaines Park District
  • Elmhurst Park District
  • Grayslake Park District
  • Kettle-Moraine YMCA
  • Lake Villa Park District
  • Palatine Park District
  • Rolling Meadows Park District
  • Round Lake Area Park District
  • Streamwood Park District
  • Summit Park District
  • Village of Western Springs
  • Wheeling Park District
  • Bensenville Park District
  • City of McHenry
  • Elk Grove Park District
  • Foglia YMCA
  • Gurnee Park District
  • Lake Forest Hospital Foundation Health & Fitness Institute
  • Lindenhurst Park District
  • Park District of Franklin Park
  • Roselle Park District
  • Schaumburg Park District
  • Streator Family YMCA
  • Twinbrook Family YMCA (now Campanelli YMCA)
  • Westchester Park District
  • YMCA of Naperville
Revenue-Generating Children's Spaces

The Challenge: Design a children's space perfect for parties that will bring in a new source of revenue.
The Solution: SRBL added party rooms and saved costs through the use of abstract paint schemes and floor patterns.

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