House of movement Nestled in the heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the “House of Movement” stands as a testament to the transformative power of movement and sustainability. As a martial arts school that specializ- es in the art of Jiu Jitsu and Tai Chi, “House of Movement” is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for the older population to explore their physical capabilities. Not content to simply provide a space for physical activity, “House of Movement” is committed to being a beacon of environmental stewardship and sustainable living. The building boasts a state- of-the-art living engine that efficiently cleans and recycles sewage and site water, making it suitable for gray water use. Furthermore, the building’s innovative use of Cross Laminated Timber con - struction, coupled with its net-positive energy production, allows it to repurposeexcess electricity for the community. Not content to simply provide a space for physical activity, “House of Movement” is committed to being a beacon of environmental stewardship and sustainable living. The building boasts a state-of-the-art living engine that efficiently cleans and recycles sewage and site water, making it suitable for gray water use. Furthermore, the building’s innovative use of Cross Laminated Timber construction, coupled with it net-positive energy production, allows it to repurpose excess electricity for the community. In addition to its martial arts school, “House of Movement” offers comfortable and inviting living quarters designed for overnight stays for residents seeking physical care or guests from outside the city. The backyard of the building features a beautiful pergola, a garden, and meditation spaces for guests and residents to relax and recharge. With a deep commitment to sustainability, holistic health, and community, the “House of Movement” is poised to become a transformative force in Baton Rouge area and beyond. With a deep commitment to sustainability, holistic health, and community, the “House of Movement” is poised to become a transformative force in the Baton Rouge area and beyond. House of movement Nestled in the heart of Baton Rogue, Louisiana, the “House of Movement” stands as a testament to the transformative power of movement and sustainability. As a school of martial arts, specializing in the art of Jiu Jujitsu and Tai Chi, “House of Movement” is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for the older population to explore their physical capabilities.
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING Located on the south eastern half of the building, the rooms provide a temporary space for those in a transitional stage of their life. Whether that be moving to a new neighborhood to seeking shelter from a natural disaster, these rooms serve as a space for to rest and recouperate. Living Engine The living Engine (inspired by the Omega Eco Machine) is a system that uses plants, bacteria, algae, and fungi to recycle wastewater from the building, site, and surrounding properties into clean water for later use as well as restoring the local aquifer. The system is chemical free, uses no energy, and creates a closed-loop hydrological cycle. Living Engine The living Engine (inspired by the Omega Eco Machine) is a system that uses plants, bacteria, algae, and fungi to recycle wastewater from the building, site, and surrounding properties into clean water for later use. The system is chemical free, uses no energy, and creates a closed-loop hydrological cycle Rooftop Water Collection Running down the center of the roof, ther is a green roof designed to collect water runoff from the roof. The excess water is then pumped into the living engine system for purifcation and eventual later use for the building. Rooftop Water Collection Running down the center of the roof, there is a green roof designed to collect water runoff from the roof. The excess excess water is then pumped into the living engine system. Multi-Family Housing Located on the south eastern half of the building, the rooms provide a temporary space for those in a transitional stage of their life.
Physical activities of that improve muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility also improve
Over 25% of the the Baton Rogue population is over the age of 45.
40% of injuries were to the lower extremities, where the most common type was over use and muscle strain (32%)
quality of life and the ability to live everyday life
Expressway Park
Baton Rogue
Purple Circle Social Club
Terrace Grocery
Lincoln Theatre Museum of Public Art
Site Location
Old South
Exercise Studio Unlike most gym or fitness centers, this building provides a space that is specfically focused on movement. This means that instead of seing racks of weights and machines, you will see mats, bands, and resistance training focused amenities. This open and adaptable space allows for a plethora of different activities ranging from yoga to Jujitsu. training focused amenities. This open space allows for a plethora of different activities ranging from yoga to jujitsu. Exercise Studio Unlike most gym or fitness centers, this building provides a space that is specifically focused on movement. This means that instead of seeing racks of weights and machines, you will see mats, bands, and resistance
Design For Discovery The creation of this building evolved from a top-down perspective. Starting with the overall community, then the development of the site itself, then the program, and finally back to the community. We discovered through first hand experience of visiting the site and through a plethora of reveiws, that it is very easy to become wrapped up in the creation of the project, but when it comes down to it, were creating a community. Not a building.
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