CANAAN VISION CENTER

CANAAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Glenview, Illinois

​

This multi-purpose center provides a useful resource to the community as well as a striking addition to the neighborhood. We created long, low rooflines to reduce the impression of height. Building walls incorporate pilasters to break up the large dimensions. The design creates a play of light and shadow, which makes the center appear less massive. Transparent glass corners also reduce the overall building mass and flood the interior spaces with light.  

​

PROGRAM​

• 33,000 SF

• 14 classrooms

• 11 offices

• Commercial kitchen

• 3 music rooms

• 3 arts and craft areas, Babysitting facility

• Men’s and women’s clubs

• Gymnasium

• 170 parking spaces

​

TEAM

Client: Canaan Vision Center

Architecture: a+c architects

Interior Design: a+c architects

Engineering: a+c architects

Civil: HK Consulting

Landscape: Gary Topalian

Structural: Kamry Engineering

Photography: Patsy McEnroe Photography