Maugel to Design Lynn YMCA

Rendering of Lynn YMCA / photo by Maugel Architects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lynn, MA – Maugel Architects, Inc. of Harvard recently announced that the YMCA of Metro North has selected the firm to design a new 68,000sf facility.

The Lynn YMCA, located at 20 Neptune Boulevard, has been an anchor in the community for over 146 years and serves 10,000 people annually with programs that strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The facility provides healthy meals to over 500 children daily — 85% of youth engaged are from low-income families.

A new modern, light-filled facility that celebrates community and fosters social interaction will be constructed on the vacant property adjacent to the existing structure. Skylights along the main spine of the building, and the abundant use of glass throughout the design, maximize natural light into the interiors, creating a welcoming environment and an overall sense of well-being.

The new facility features a Community Wing that includes a wellness clinic, an instructional kitchen, and community gathering spaces. A Youth Wing includes a child watch area, a family adventure zone, and an Early Childhood Education Center to serve 150 children daily — a near doubling of current child care capacity. Exercise venues include a state-of-the-art wellness center, gymnasium, indoor track, and aquatics center.

“We are thrilled to be part of this wonderful project for the Lynn community. Having been raised on the North Shore, this project has special meaning for me,” said Mark Pelletier, senior director of architecture at Maugel Architects. ”Maugel’s mission is to enrich the lives of our clients and their communities. The Lynn YMCA provides important services to the city’s youth and families; it is a privilege to work with the YMCA of Metro North to make the Lynn YMCA one of the finest in the country.”