Council receives final senior center renderings; asks for more natural light in community room

Park City — Sheldon Architecture presented final exterior and interior renderings for Park City’s new senior center on Jan. 28; the council received and filed the designs and asked architects to study additional natural light and minor exterior adjustments.

Rick Brown and Madeline (Sheldon Architecture) reviewed the site plan and renderings, saying construction documents are being finalized and expected to be complete in about a month so the contractor can begin work. The team described a brick base, smooth EIFS panels above, a glass central volume at the main entry, canopies on the east and west elevations, and a community room designed to double as a safe room.

Madeline said interior finishes will include a wood-look LVT floor in the main entry, durable cleanable carpet in the fitness room, a coffee bar, a billiards/game room and a multipurpose space intended for events. The architects said they are coordinating limestone paneling that will visually link the center with adjacent city buildings.

Several councilmembers asked for more natural light in the community room and for removal of a white horizontal accent near the main windows. Councilmember Brandy Bailey said she worried the community room could feel "dark" and asked the architects to explore adding windows or shades that can be lowered for presentations. Sheldon Architecture agreed to revisit glazing and shade options to increase daylight while avoiding screen glare during presentations.

Jim Schrader, Councilmember, moved to receive and file the report; the motion passed unanimously. The council did not vote on final construction contracts at this meeting.

Ending: Architects will refine window and shading options and continue finalizing construction documents for return to the council.