Project: Goodman Community Center

CLIENT:
Goodman Community Center
149 Waubesa Street
Madison, WI 53704

ARCHITECT:
Eppstein Uhen Architects
222 W. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703

TYPE: Negotiated
SIZE: 48,600 square feet
CONSTRUCTION COST: $9,500,000
DATE COMPLETED: Aug, 2008

features:
Vogel Bros. has renovated the 30,000-square-foot foundry and constructed a 14,000-square-foot companion building that is connected by a covered walkway. The new center includes a gym and fitness center, a café run by teens training in the culinary arts, a food pantry, and game and art rooms. The center estimates the extra space will result in a doubling – from 13,000 to 26,000 – of the people using its facilities. There also is expected to be a 30 percent boost in child-care participation.

The center formerly ran out of three locations where children play, adults struggling through hard times received food, and seniors could gather for some friendly company. The renovated foundry and new building will let the organization consolidate. Once completed, centralizing will not only make operations more efficient and cost-effective, it also will make it easier for more people of all ages to interact.

The renovated foundry is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the new building is being constructed using environmentally friendly techniques. Although the project will not pursue Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification due to the cost, it will meet many LEED criteria.