BGCD Fieldhouse+

Urban legacy

FOSTERING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR ALL

PROJECT DETAILS

Location

Dorchester, MA

Completion Date

2025

Size

75,000 SF

Client

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, The Martin Richard Foundation

Team

Eric Robinson

Kevin Deabler

Lucas Herringshaw

Anna Arnot

Nick Ruggeri

Awards

Description

RODE worked with the Martin Richard Foundation & Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester to design the Fieldhouse+, a welcoming and inclusive recreational space that will become a gathering place for the whole community. The space prioritizes accessibility, flexibility, and inclusion, serving as a safe place that supports every aspect of Boston's young people's well-being.

The Fieldhouse+ is far more than an athletic facility.

Our discovery process informed us that Dorchester was in need of a wide variety of high quality programming, including space to play, to interact, and to perform. The idea of athletics and culture program elements overlapping inspired our design concept of intersectionality.

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The Fieldhouse+ is far more than an athletic facility.

Our discovery process informed us that Dorchester was in need of a wide variety of high quality programming, including space to play, to interact, and to perform. The idea of athletics and culture program elements overlapping inspired our design concept of intersectionality.

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During school hours, the Fieldhouse+ will support the adjacent public school with physical education and other programs. After dismissal, the facility will function as a community fieldhouse, with a wide range of program offerings.
Athletics and recreation meet culture and community: the Fieldhouse+ includes indoor and outdoor courts, a turf field and walking track, a teaching kitchen and gardens, fitness center, and plenty of gathering space.
Our design concept was centered in intersectionality, reflecting the diversity of the Dorchester neighborhood. Inside, the design language becomes softer, warmly welcoming guests while layering meaningful moments of whimsy and color.

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