Those who have recently moved in The Ramble, a new community near Asheville’s Biltmore Estate (North Carolina, United States) are invited to enjoy a daily workout or to gather with family and neighbors by the fireplace at the Living Well Center. Concept of Ike Kligerman Barkley studio, the center features saline pool, fitness center, yoga studio and cycling room. Nonetheless, the cooking talents can be exercised in the demonstration kitchen or at the outdoor barbeque. All the facilities are to be experienced in large, open areas, lighted by the sun all day long, and furnished with comfortable, functional pieces. Designed with a butterfly roof, the building becomes extremely sustainable because it captures rainfall. Light colors and natural materials (stone, wood) make the residents feel closer to the forest nearby. Actually, you’ll spend a hard time determining where the park stops and the home begins.
