Northeast Bronx YMCA
Serving the underserved by celebrating community, openness, and the preservation of hundred year old trees.
In this underserved part of the Bronx, there are only 3.1 acres of parks and playgrounds per 1,000 children, far below the citywide average of 13.3 acres. The new 52,000 square feet Northeast Bronx YMCA addresses the critical need for recreational space, fulfilling a 30-year dream of the community for a multigenerational community center and hub. Developed in partnership with a broad coalition of community leaders and elected officials, it is a powerful reminder of the good that can come when our leaders, institutions, and community work together.
Their open arrangement is a gesture of openness and transparency, as if the building was welcoming you in a warm embrace.
The facility offers pools, a gym, a wellness center, and community spaces, aiming to serve up to 15,000 members.
Set on what was a wooded 3-acre site, the building program is organized into three separate pavilions placed gently on the site, preserving existing mature trees and respecting the natural sloped topography.
The building material choices emphasize a natural palette inspired by the natural landscape and geographical features of the Bronx.
The design seeks solutions that emphasize aesthetic grace and architectural delight, while balancing the functional durability required of a high traffic commercial facility.
This building illustrates the importance of making lasting investments in the health, wealth, education, and overall well-being of often overlooked communities.
Serving the underserved by celebrating community, openness, and the preservation of hundred year old trees.
In this underserved part of the Bronx, there are only 3.1 acres of parks and playgrounds per 1,000 children, far below the citywide average of 13.3 acres. The new 52,000 square feet Northeast Bronx YMCA addresses the critical need for recreational space, fulfilling a 30-year dream of the community for a multigenerational community center and hub. Developed in partnership with a broad coalition of community leaders and elected officials, it is a powerful reminder of the good that can come when our leaders, institutions, and community work together.

A view into the courtyard from the aquatic pavilion.

Jonathan Marvel identifying local trees for material use.
"We thought about how we could create a wonderful facility that not only responded to this beautiful wooded site, but also responded to the needs of the community."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel

Existing Site Analysis-Tree Preservation Diagram.

The lobby interior facing the main circulation corridor windows offer a sense of discovery and delight as you move from room to room.

Panoramic view of the courtyard from the main walkway corridor.
"We connected the different spaces with these beautiful glass corridors that would allow you to experience nature as you went from one place to another."
Jonathan Marvel, Founding Principal at Marvel

Concept Massing Diagram- Three pavilions connected by a glass walkway.

Their open arrangement is a gesture of openness and transparency, as if the building was welcoming you in a warm embrace.

The facility offers pools, a gym, a wellness center, and community spaces, aiming to serve up to 15,000 members.

Set on what was a wooded 3-acre site, the building program is organized into three separate pavilions placed gently on the site, preserving existing mature trees and respecting the natural sloped topography.

The building material choices emphasize a natural palette inspired by the natural landscape and geographical features of the Bronx.

The design seeks solutions that emphasize aesthetic grace and architectural delight, while balancing the functional durability required of a high traffic commercial facility.

This building illustrates the importance of making lasting investments in the health, wealth, education, and overall well-being of often overlooked communities.
Northeast Bronx YMCA
Serving the underserved by celebrating community, openness, and the preservation of hundred year old trees.
In this underserved part of the Bronx, there are only 3.1 acres of parks and playgrounds per 1,000 children, far below the citywide average of 13.3 acres. The new 52,000 square feet Northeast Bronx YMCA addresses the critical need for recreational space, fulfilling a 30-year dream of the community for a multigenerational community center and hub. Developed in partnership with a broad coalition of community leaders and elected officials, it is a powerful reminder of the good that can come when our leaders, institutions, and community work together.
Their open arrangement is a gesture of openness and transparency, as if the building was welcoming you in a warm embrace.
The facility offers pools, a gym, a wellness center, and community spaces, aiming to serve up to 15,000 members.
Set on what was a wooded 3-acre site, the building program is organized into three separate pavilions placed gently on the site, preserving existing mature trees and respecting the natural sloped topography.
The building material choices emphasize a natural palette inspired by the natural landscape and geographical features of the Bronx.
The design seeks solutions that emphasize aesthetic grace and architectural delight, while balancing the functional durability required of a high traffic commercial facility.
This building illustrates the importance of making lasting investments in the health, wealth, education, and overall well-being of often overlooked communities.
Serving the underserved by celebrating community, openness, and the preservation of hundred year old trees.
In this underserved part of the Bronx, there are only 3.1 acres of parks and playgrounds per 1,000 children, far below the citywide average of 13.3 acres. The new 52,000 square feet Northeast Bronx YMCA addresses the critical need for recreational space, fulfilling a 30-year dream of the community for a multigenerational community center and hub. Developed in partnership with a broad coalition of community leaders and elected officials, it is a powerful reminder of the good that can come when our leaders, institutions, and community work together.

A view into the courtyard from the aquatic pavilion.

Jonathan Marvel identifying local trees for material use.
"We thought about how we could create a wonderful facility that not only responded to this beautiful wooded site, but also responded to the needs of the community."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel

Existing Site Analysis-Tree Preservation Diagram.

The lobby interior facing the main circulation corridor windows offer a sense of discovery and delight as you move from room to room.

Panoramic view of the courtyard from the main walkway corridor.
"We connected the different spaces with these beautiful glass corridors that would allow you to experience nature as you went from one place to another."
Jonathan Marvel, Founding Principal at Marvel

Concept Massing Diagram- Three pavilions connected by a glass walkway.

Their open arrangement is a gesture of openness and transparency, as if the building was welcoming you in a warm embrace.

The facility offers pools, a gym, a wellness center, and community spaces, aiming to serve up to 15,000 members.

Set on what was a wooded 3-acre site, the building program is organized into three separate pavilions placed gently on the site, preserving existing mature trees and respecting the natural sloped topography.

The building material choices emphasize a natural palette inspired by the natural landscape and geographical features of the Bronx.

The design seeks solutions that emphasize aesthetic grace and architectural delight, while balancing the functional durability required of a high traffic commercial facility.

This building illustrates the importance of making lasting investments in the health, wealth, education, and overall well-being of often overlooked communities.
Northeast Bronx YMCA
Serving the underserved by celebrating community, openness, and the preservation of hundred year old trees.
In this underserved part of the Bronx, there are only 3.1 acres of parks and playgrounds per 1,000 children, far below the citywide average of 13.3 acres. The new 52,000 square feet Northeast Bronx YMCA addresses the critical need for recreational space, fulfilling a 30-year dream of the community for a multigenerational community center and hub. Developed in partnership with a broad coalition of community leaders and elected officials, it is a powerful reminder of the good that can come when our leaders, institutions, and community work together.
Their open arrangement is a gesture of openness and transparency, as if the building was welcoming you in a warm embrace.
The facility offers pools, a gym, a wellness center, and community spaces, aiming to serve up to 15,000 members.
Set on what was a wooded 3-acre site, the building program is organized into three separate pavilions placed gently on the site, preserving existing mature trees and respecting the natural sloped topography.
The building material choices emphasize a natural palette inspired by the natural landscape and geographical features of the Bronx.
The design seeks solutions that emphasize aesthetic grace and architectural delight, while balancing the functional durability required of a high traffic commercial facility.
This building illustrates the importance of making lasting investments in the health, wealth, education, and overall well-being of often overlooked communities.
Serving the underserved by celebrating community, openness, and the preservation of hundred year old trees.
In this underserved part of the Bronx, there are only 3.1 acres of parks and playgrounds per 1,000 children, far below the citywide average of 13.3 acres. The new 52,000 square feet Northeast Bronx YMCA addresses the critical need for recreational space, fulfilling a 30-year dream of the community for a multigenerational community center and hub. Developed in partnership with a broad coalition of community leaders and elected officials, it is a powerful reminder of the good that can come when our leaders, institutions, and community work together.

A view into the courtyard from the aquatic pavilion.

Jonathan Marvel identifying local trees for material use.
"We thought about how we could create a wonderful facility that not only responded to this beautiful wooded site, but also responded to the needs of the community."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel

Existing Site Analysis-Tree Preservation Diagram.

The lobby interior facing the main circulation corridor windows offer a sense of discovery and delight as you move from room to room.

Panoramic view of the courtyard from the main walkway corridor.
"We connected the different spaces with these beautiful glass corridors that would allow you to experience nature as you went from one place to another."
Jonathan Marvel, Founding Principal at Marvel

Concept Massing Diagram- Three pavilions connected by a glass walkway.

Their open arrangement is a gesture of openness and transparency, as if the building was welcoming you in a warm embrace.

The facility offers pools, a gym, a wellness center, and community spaces, aiming to serve up to 15,000 members.

Set on what was a wooded 3-acre site, the building program is organized into three separate pavilions placed gently on the site, preserving existing mature trees and respecting the natural sloped topography.

The building material choices emphasize a natural palette inspired by the natural landscape and geographical features of the Bronx.

The design seeks solutions that emphasize aesthetic grace and architectural delight, while balancing the functional durability required of a high traffic commercial facility.
