Katherine Habiger, Daniel Ornelas, and Leah Steinacker | Assistant Professor Kendra Kirchmer

The fieldhouse and wellness center, situated between the Linear Trail and Fort Riley Boulevard, serves as the termination point of downtown
Manhattan, Kansas. The paths that flow through the site connect hubs of interaction and activity, much like the way arteries are
interconnected in our bodies. The central hub of the site, the pavilion, adapts to the needs of the community and provides a space for
gathering. As the arteries approach a structure, their form becomes translated to the vertical plane. The main circulation path fl ows
directly to the heart of the site, the building. The fieldhouse and natatorium flank a central atrium that services the community throughout
all levels. The wellness center is located semi-privately on the second floor, with connection to the remaining community program.
Additional recreational space is located on the third fl oor with views overlooking the Linear Trail and beyond to the Kansas River. An
incline track allows for varied recreational experience and connection from the heart to the Linear Trail. From the Linear Trail, a pedestrian
bridge can be accessed along Highway 177 that connects to downtown Manhattan.