Alleviate is an athletic wellness and training centre focused on improving the mental and physical performance of active and recovering collegiate athletes.
Located at the abandoned terminal number three warehouse on the James River in Richmond, Virginia, this design caters to schools in a 20-mile radius and the voted three sports: American football, basketball and soccer.
The design concept is based on chakras and their associated characteristics and elements – the crown, solar plexus and root chakras are the targeted energy points for resetting the optimal athletic performance and mindset.
This design seeks to break away from the stereotype of elitist characteristics towards athletic design by putting mental health at the forefront to create a holistic design approach.
For users, this place is intended as a journey of enlightenment and acceptance while gaining back self-esteem and confidence to help them redefine themselves as athletes.
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