So...Changes to be made...

So....The existing footprint of the building where The Center will occupy is 25,866 TSF (including Core Requirements covering Exit Stairs, Elevator, and Corridors), split equally between two levels with potentially usable rooftop space: 12,933 SF per Level. If The Center takes up occupancy on the roof, the existing square footage available is 38,799.

o   12,933 x 2= 25,866 TSF

o   12,933 x 3= 38,799 TSF

Currently, The Center requires 34,044 TSF based on preliminary research for desired focus functions.

o   2 Levels Occupied: 34,044 – 25,866= 8,168 SF OVER available square footage of existing building.

o   Deduction of square footage from focus functions is required

o   3 Levels Occupied: 38,799 – 34,044= 4,755 SF REMAINING square footage available within existing building

I am going to have to rethink a few things over Winter Break. Sacrifices may be made to the Fitness Center and Cafeteria. A Juice Bar may be redundant with a fully equipped Drink Station available on the First Level.

Considered Floor Assignments:

Level 1: Cafeteria, Bookstore

Level 2: Fitness Center, Library

Level 3: Roof Top Special Events Space

The Center

The Center will be located at 2126 North Broadway Avenue, OKC, OK 73103.

The primary functions will be a Fitness Center, Public Cafeteria, and a Library/Bookstore combination.

Quantitative Details:
Fitness Center- 5,644 SF/ 169 OL
Cafeteria-11,770 SF/ 816 OL
Library-10,220 SF/ 245 OL

Now that I have ballpark figures for space allocations, I can now further develop my ideation for The Center.

The overall goal of The Center is to operate as a public space where the Automobile Alley community (anyone willing to commute) can experience these particular amenities in one location. Currently, the only fitness type services are in the form of stand-alone  yoga/pilates only studios and the OKC Y.M.C.A. Restaurants are plentiful but not with the cafeteria style type of dining experience. Restaurants within a 30 mile radius of The Center are either super form and expensive or super casual (Broadway 10 or Iguanas Mexican Grill).

The Center will be a place of leisure that can become a part of the daily routines of the people of the community. The functions provide jobs, child care/programs benefiting youths and adults, as well as promotes healthy and active lifestyles.