Al Haynes
ahaynes1@ltu.eduAl graduated with her bachelor of architecture from the University of Michigan in 2020. She then spent a year doing volunteer design and construction work with Habitat for Humanity. Al’s work with the nonprofit solidified her desire to pursue a master degree and continue on toward licensure. Currently employed at a firm in greater Chicago, Al is looking forward to having more time to explore the city after graduating.
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The Soo Health and Sports Hall
MajorArchitecture [M.Arch]
DescriptionThe Soo Health and Sports Hall is a robust community athletics center designed to serve the sister cities of Sault Ste Marie. Located on Ashmun Bay, near the Soo Locks, the center provides a space for wellness, socialization, and connecting with nature.
Program is strategically organized into four blocks, which are gathered together to define a central atrium. The atrium features a winter garden and acts as the central circulation and gathering space. The building is oriented to favor views of Ashmun Bay and southern sun exposure for daylighting and energy generation. Exposed mass timber portal frames produce a unique visual experience for the user, creating an overhead canopy of structure that complements the interior garden.