Wayland, MA – Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects recently attended the ribbon cutting for a post and beam multi-purpose building designed for the West Suburban YMCA at Camp Chickami in Wayland.
The building, designed to fit into the tree-lined camp site, features a stained bottle green wood exterior and sloping roof. The wood beamed interior and open plan provides modern multi-purpose indoor/outdoor spaces by way of two glass overhead doors and high ceilings. In addition, the building houses camp offices, restrooms, and a nurse’s office. A key feature of the building is the extensive covered deck that overlooks the playing fields and offers another protected gathering space for campers and staff.
The YMCA has named the new building Loch’s Lodge in honor of Jim “Loch” Lochiatto, for his many years of dedication to Camp Chickami. Since the mid-1950s, Camp Chickami has been a destination for day campers ages 9-15.
Construction for the barn and related site work was completed by Commodore Builders. Phase 2, planned for the spring of 2023, includes a tent structure next door to provide further protected play and activity spaces for campers. Phase 3 plans offer an expanded pool and new bathhouse for campers.
