RECREATIONAL

Gamber Center

 

Gamber Center's Prairie Style architecture was inspired by Lee's Summit's past and present.
Gamber Center's Prairie Style architecture was inspired by Lee's Summit's past and present.
Gamber Center's Prairie Style architecture was inspired by Lee's Summit's past and present.
The rear area of the Gamber Center provides an appealing setting for a range of outdoor uses.
The rear area of the Gamber Center provides an appealing setting for a range of outdoor uses.
The rear area of the Gamber Center provides an appealing setting for a range of outdoor uses.
The reception area illustrates the continuation of the Prairie Style design and use of appropriate materials.
The reception area illustrates the continuation of the Prairie Style design and use of appropriate materials.
The reception area illustrates the continuation of the Prairie Style design and use of appropriate materials.
The Grand Hall is one of the most striking areas of the interior.
The Grand Hall is one of the most striking areas of the interior.
The Grand Hall is one of the most striking areas of the interior.
The Pool Room is among the center’s activity areas.
The Pool Room is among the center’s activity areas.
The Pool Room is among the center’s activity areas.
The Computer Lab provides a flexible space for classes and other technology-related activities.
The Computer Lab provides a flexible space for classes and other technology-related activities.
The Computer Lab provides a flexible space for classes and other technology-related activities.

LOCATION:

Lee’s Summit, Mo.

SIZE:

19,608 Sq. Ft.

Responding to the changes occurring in Lee’s Summit’s population and seeking to address emerging senior center design trends were two of the central design challenges for WSKF. Our design team worked with the Senior Board of Lee’s Summit and senior center directors in providing specially designed space for fitness, recreation, dancing, learning, dining and social gatherings. What make the Gamber Center innovative is how it better balances the needs of seniors without disregarding the needs of other age groups. For the City of Lee’s Summit and the greater community of users, the Gamber Center has become a central gathering place that adds measurably to their quality of life. The center’s widely varying programs include yoga to zumba, other fitness programs to meet the needs of all ages, classes on everything from digital cameras to Chinese brush painting, and health screenings. WSKF’s design accommodates them all in highly functional and flexible space. The center was recognized with a Bronze Award in the 2010 Design Excellence Awards in Kansas City.

ABOUT WSKF ARCHITECTS

We are WSKF Architects. A firm of designers, thinkers, planners, problem solvers, innovators, business people and advocates for our clients. Each day we dedicate ourselves to designing projects of enduring value and pursuing the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and service to our clients and community.

North Kansas City, MO
110 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-300-4101 (P)
816-300-4102 (F)

Kansas City, KS
707 Minnesota Ave, Suite 506
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-287-1900 (P)
816-300-4102 (F)

North Kansas City, MO
110 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116

Kansas City, KS
707 Minnesota Ave., Suite 506
Kansas City, KS, 66101